Kicking myself in the a** !!

[Sirius Glass]

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[Charles O'Connor]

Just sharing my frustration here.......................Ten years ago when life was hitting hard I gave up the darkroom and sold some things as a result of that decision. Of all the items that I sold, this is the one that bites the most. Although I can't remember what the price of this was "new" in 2008 or '09, I'm certain I did not pay near $345 for what someone now wants to sell it for used on ebay. I know this timer is not in production anymore, I guess it is "rare". THANK GOD!! I did not sell my Omega LPL/4550 XLG enlarger or the Schneider lens.

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[Charles O'Connor]

Just sharing my frustration here.......................Ten years ago when life was hitting hard I gave up the darkroom and sold some things as a result of that decision. Of all the items that I sold, this is the one that bites the most. Although I can't remember what the price of this was "new" in 2008 or '09, I'm certain I did not pay near $345 for what someone now wants to sell it for used on ebay. I know this timer is not in production anymore, I guess it is "rare". THANK GOD!! I did not sell my Omega LPL/4550 XLG enlarger or the Schneider lens.

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VCP JUST LISTED A 110V version for $175.00. A lot for a timer, but if it is what you need/want it’s worth the spend. Patience is key here since its all become “rare” but my guess is big price drops coming when the hipster crowd moves on.

 

[Charles O'Connor]

I keep waiting for a "deal" on a Saunders/LPL 4550. I don't think it's going to happen.

There was a guy selling one sub 500.00 in Palos Verdes, CA not long ago on Craigslist.

 

[Chuck_P]

VCP JUST LISTED A 110V version for $175.00. A lot for a timer, but if it is what you need/want it’s worth the spend. Patience is key here since its all become “rare” but my guess is big price drops coming when the hipster crowd moves on.

I dont know what VCP is.........

 

[MattKing]

I think VCP is the Vermont Center for Photography.

 

[Chuck_P]

I think VCP is the Vermont Center for Photography.

Thank you

 

[Melvin J Bramley]

I keep waiting for a "deal" on a Saunders/LPL 4550. I don't think it's going to happen.

Join the Que or line up.
I missed out on an auction where a 4500 with VCC head sold for $15 Cdn, I am not sure it was used , perhaps old stock.
The accessories also in the auction sold for an averge of !$15 Cdn plus a 50mm f2.8 Apo Rodagon for ; you guessed it $15.00Cdn.
Surplus LPL 4500 power supplies were snapped up at $65 Cdn.
I could buy a 4500 for $150 but with no power supply or negative carriers which makes it all but worthless.

 

[MTGseattle]

I would take the gamble on a $150 4500. I can't set up a darkroom in the current house, so it would sit in storage while I collected the needed pieces.

 

[Chuck_P]

I really would like to have a Darkroom Automations f/stop timer - and Nicholas Lindan's enterprise has started making them again!
And they are long time Photrio advertisers too!
http://www.darkroomautomation.com/da-main.htm

I tried to call their number to ask about the densitometer, no answers.......I am curious, does it read only a projected negative density or can it read like a regular one that cost lots of money.....curious about how it can be offered so inexpensively compared to others.

 

[MattKing]

I tried to call their number to ask about the densitometer, no answers.......I am curious, does it read only a projected negative density or can it read like a regular one that cost lots of money.....curious about how it can be offered so inexpensively compared to others.

You could always start a conversation here with @Nicholas Lindan

 

[Chuck_P]

You could always start a conversation here with @Nicholas Lindan

Sorry about that, I was focused on my thoughts about it and failed to make that connection. Maybe he'll chime in........

 

[jvo]

After using many timers, (mostly gralab), finally bought an rh designs, timer 3 - a true joy to use, it really did make a difference - damn the price!!!

 

[lxdude]

Chuck, They're definitely fishing. Here's a digital enlarging timer for $39. I bet you could call any number of brick and mortar places and get one for a song.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275382723789?hash=item401e16e4cd:gQYAAOSwMbpizJOK&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoNwyNdKDNQ5QsjOF/d2wyNkYQsKw/KYcBiBSJuZD/12hYB0Di7R1fQcqYrtWO2S/PpMj+9h+nBuRPpLbQeVNsFaaSHl3XvBfjLCCdv65OfmFetQPNragiKod6NFXgCj/DdMOTi+vnnwfPziSl0cu1vV+XeMxwq310lK5eJYDsQWe0dqqtj451bGQhxAl3H2o4iD7Xj1T/JDdev/u3NokaNg=|tkp:Bk9SR8KSwq2XYQ

It says it's "For parts or not working".

 

[guangong]

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I was at a party in the early 1960s and Ray Charles was in the next room playing piano and singing. I was young and deep into bop and felt like like “who wants to listen to that?”. Been kicking myself ever since.
Repeat story. My mom was at a party and W.C. Fields was upstairs in a bedroom telling stories. She was in early twenties and felt too sophisticated to see him. When in her nineties she still regretted her not going upstairs.

 

[GregY]

It says it's "For parts or not working".

Right you are...but here's one for $44. untested.

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