Kodak films direct from Eastman Kodak (was: Kodacolor 100. New)

[Alan Edward Klein]

This is the first indication I've seen of Eastman Kodak expressly saying that they are acting as a distributor themselves - selling to multiple other distributors.
No direct to end user sales, or even direct to retailers though.

This should lower prices to the end users. Alaris had a monopoly as a distributor. Now, Eastman has the luxury of having many distributors competing with each other. Curious what deal Eastman and Alaris made regarding Alaris's original exclusive distributorship rights?

 

[MattKing]

This should lower prices to the end users.

Maybe in one part of the world - the USA.
The rest of the world will probably see increases plus reduction i availability.
Because the extra cost overhead will likely end up in increasing the price Eastman Kodak charges KA.

 

[koraks]

Alaris had a monopoly as a distributor.

Now EK just has virtually a monopoly for color film manufacture. So logically those prices won't change much.

 

[armadsen]

For what it’s worth, B&H currently lists the new Eastman E100 for $1 cheaper than the Alaris in 35mm. The five packs of 120 are the same price, however.