Kodak Gold 200 vanishing act

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

Why is B&H Photo out of Kodak Gold 200 (seemingly forever) while it's easy as pie to get on Amazon for $7 more and free shipping? I don't want to pay 12.33 ea. for it, but to get free shipping at B&H I have to order more. That's fine by me since they'll be $10 ea. I just can't get it.

Is there another source besides B&H where I can get it for the same price as B&H or is Amazon the only choice?

Is there another comparable film to Kodak Gold 200? I've heard so many conflicting things about film that I have no idea what to believe. What I do with film does not justify buying Portra and it's ilk.

BrianShaw · May 10, 2022

Not wanting to pay the prevailing price is a real problem!!!!

I can't tell you where to go to find it, or find it at a better price but want to share a tale from my past. A couple of years ago I ordered Gold 200 from well-known mail order camera shop and they shipped "the other Kodak 200 - Colorplus". Worst film I ever used. They were not apologetic or willing to remedy the situation. Buy from the most reputable source possible and one that you have san ability for return if they don't send what you ordered.

But have you tried ColorPlus? I don't like it but a lot of people report that they do.

xkaes · May 10, 2022

There are lots of supply chain problems lately, for sure. Have you tried FREESTYLE -- one of the sponsors of this FORUM, and probably at the top of this page.

Arcadia4 · May 10, 2022

Well fujifilm 200 (not c200) has been identified as being kodak gold and is in stock in 35mm in 3 packs.? So ignore the brand its made in rochester.

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

BrianShaw said:
Not wanting to pay the prevailing price is a real problem!!!!

I can't tell you where to go to find it, or find it at a better price but want to share a tale from my past. A couple of years ago I ordered Gold 200 from well-known mail order camera shop and they shipped "the other Kodak 200 - Colorplus". Worst film I ever used. They were not apologetic or willing to remedy the situation. Buy from the most reputable source possible and one that you have san ability for return if they don't send what you ordered.

But have you tried ColorPlus? I don't like it but a lot of people report that they do.

I don't mind paying the prevailing price as long as it's the lowest prevailing price. I haven't used Colorplus but also haven't heard much good about it. I like your advice about buying from a reputable source. Always important.

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

Arcadia4 said:
Well fujifilm 200 (not c200) has been identified as being kodak gold and is in stock in 35mm in 3 packs.? So ignore the brand its made in rochester.

Seriously? I don't care about the name on the box if indeed it is the same thing. Thanks for the intel.

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

xkaes said:
There are lots of supply chain problems lately, for sure. Have you tried FREESTYLE -- one of the sponsors of this FORUM, and probably at the top of this page.

I'll check them out. Thanks!

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

Arcadia4 said:
Well fujifilm 200 (not c200) has been identified as being kodak gold and is in stock in 35mm in 3 packs.? So ignore the brand its made in rochester.

Based on some quick research, I believe you are correct. Thank you! I just bought 6 rolls of it from B&H.

MattKing · May 10, 2022

FWIW, my impression is that B&H only buys product to re-sell if they can get it for a very favourable price that gives them an opportunity to be a price leader in the marketplace.
There is at least one vendor on this site who cannot buy many products on a wholesale basis for a price as low as some B&H retail prices.

Paul Howell · May 10, 2022

Another current factor is the upsurge with younger folks shooting film, the camera shop closes to me has gone all film, they are selling a lot of color film, a lot. They use to use their film processor once or twice a week, they now have 3 which they run 7 days a week, there is always film hanging. Most is scanned. If they get a shipment of Porta it's gone in a day. Kodak Gold and rebranded Fuji, sells out as well. He is also selling used high end point and shoots, sometimes 4 or 5 a day go out the door. My guess is that Kodak was not prepared for this level of interest then along came COVID.

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

MattKing said:
FWIW, my impression is that B&H only buys product to re-sell if they can get it for a very favourable price that gives them an opportunity to be a price leader in the marketplace.
There is at least one vendor on this site who cannot buy many products on a wholesale basis for a price as low as some B&H retail prices.

And I would buy from that seller for a less favorable price since they are supporting this forum, but availability is an issue. I checked Freestyle and they were out.

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

Paul Howell said:
Another current factor is the upsurge with younger folks shooting film, the camera shop closes to me has gone all film, they are selling a lot of color film, a lot. They use to use their film processor once or twice a week, they now have 3 which they run 7 days a week, there is always film hanging. Most is scanned. If they get a shipment of Porta it's gone in a day. Kodak Gold and rebranded Fuji, sells out as well. He is also selling used high end point and shoots, sometimes 4 or 5 a day go out the door. My guess is that Kodak was not prepared for this level of interest then along came COVID.

I checked Austin Camera which is fairly local and they were out of most everything. Demand is a good thing.

Yeh, the timing of Covid couldn't have been better. Almost like it was planned .

BrianShaw · May 10, 2022

KerrKid said:
Based on some quick research, I believe you are correct. Thank you! I just bought 6 rolls of it from B&H.

Please let us know what the edge markings say. The articles with the comparison of curves, etc seem compelling but none of those articles seemed to show the edge marking, which I would expect to say "Kodak" if it really Gold200.

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

BrianShaw said:
Please let us know what the edge markings say. The articles with the comparison of curves, etc seem compelling but none of those articles seemed to show the edge marking, which I would expect to say "Kodak" if it really Gold200.

Ok will do. I’m not sure why it couldn’t be completely rebranded to Fujifilm, edge markings and all, though.

Paul Howell · May 10, 2022

If Fuji bought an entire roll or rolls and then for the loading it might say Fuji, if someone has access to an older minilab it will read the edge code as Kodak 200 likely gold or possibly Kodacolor 200.

Alan Edward Klein · May 10, 2022

KerrKid said:
Why is B&H Photo out of Kodak Gold 200 (seemingly forever) while it's easy as pie to get on Amazon for $7 more and free shipping? I don't want to pay 12.33 ea. for it, but to get free shipping at B&H I have to order more. That's fine by me since they'll be $10 ea. I just can't get it.

Is there another source besides B&H where I can get it for the same price as B&H or is Amazon the only choice?

Is there another comparable film to Kodak Gold 200? I've heard so many conflicting things about film that I have no idea what to believe. What I do with film does not justify buying Portra and it's ilk.

A couple of years ago a bought some film on Amazon and there were only a few months to the expiry date. I returned it and bought from B&H which had 1 1/2 years about. Check with the supplier before ordering.

KerrKid · May 10, 2022

Alan Edward Klein said:
A couple of years ago a bought some film on Amazon and there were only a few months to the expiry date. I returned it and bought from B&H which had 1 1/2 years about. Check with the supplier before ordering.

I didn't think to do that, but I'd heard that about film from Amazon. Let's hope it's ok.

Austintatious · May 11, 2022

Precision Camera & Video in Austin is a really nice photo store, but they are also showing to be out of Kodak Gold 200.
If you visit Austin, you should check them out. New as well as used gear and repair work also.

Kodak Professional Gold 200 Color Negative Film - 35mm 24 Exposures 3-Pack

Kodak GOLD 200 is a medium-speed daylight-balanced color negative film offering a versatile combination of vivid color saturation, fine grain, and sharpness.

www.precision-camera.com

KerrKid · May 11, 2022

Austintatious said:
Precision Camera & Video in Austin is a really nice photo store, but they are also showing to be out of Kodak Gold 200.
If you visit Austin, you should check them out. New as well as used gear and repair work also.

Kodak Professional Gold 200 Color Negative Film - 35mm 24 Exposures 3-Pack

Kodak GOLD 200 is a medium-speed daylight-balanced color negative film offering a versatile combination of vivid color saturation, fine grain, and sharpness.

www.precision-camera.com

Thanks for the link! The prices are very good unless shipping costs cancel out the value. Too bad they’re out of the film.

Alan Edward Klein · May 11, 2022

KerrKid said:
I didn't think to do that, but I'd heard that about film from Amazon. Let's hope it's ok.

I wonder if it's just because it sits on Amazon's shelf in some depot. The film could be there for a year before they pull it for an order. Meanwhile, the expiry date keeps approaching.

I had a worse experience with batteries I ordered from them. The expiry date on the batteries were like around five months earlier than the current date I received them. What made it really crazy is that the blister pack was dated three years earlier. The dates didn't match. And these were I believe from Duracell as the supplier. That's not just leaving them on a shelf. Dates should not mismatch between the package and product. I can't believe Duracell mismatched the dates in processing nor shipped three-year-old batteries.

I've lost a lot of confidence in Amazon. I don't think they know who they're buying from to resell, nor do they care. So they could be selling a lot of knockoffs. Also, you never know how long stuff sits in their warehouse getting stale.

Alan Edward Klein · May 11, 2022

KerrKid said:
Thanks for the link! The prices are very good unless shipping costs cancel out the value. Too bad they’re out of the film.

Reminds me of the joke about the old lady who went shopping for chop meat.

So she goes to the butcher and asks for one pound and how much is it?

The butcher responds, “Well, it’s $4 a pound but we’re all out right now. It’s backordered.”

So the woman leaves the shop and goes to another butcher down the block.

“How much is your chop meat and do you have any?”

The second butcher responds, “Oh, it’s $5 a pound and we have loads.”

“$5?” complains the woman raising her voice. “The other butcher only charges $4 a pound.”

“Well,” says the second butcher. “When we’re out of chop meat, we only charge $3 a pound.

KerrKid · May 11, 2022

Alan Edward Klein said:
Reminds me of the joke about the old lady who went shopping for chop meat.

So she goes to the butcher and asks for one pound and how much is it?

The butcher responds, “Well, it’s $4 a pound but we’re all out right now. It’s backordered.”

So the woman leaves the shop and goes to another butcher down the block.

“How much is your chop meat and do you have any?”

The second butcher responds, “Oh, it’s $5 a pound and we have loads.”

“$5?” complains the woman raising her voice. “The other butcher only charges $4 a pound.”

“Well,” says the second butcher. “When we’re out of chop meat, we only charge $3 a pound.

Yes, I know that joke and it was playing in my head when I posted. Lol. I always thought it was a Jewish joke.

KerrKid · May 11, 2022

Alan Edward Klein said:
I wonder if it's just because it sits on Amazon's shelf in some depot. The film could be there for a year before they pull it for an order. Meanwhile, the expiry date keeps approaching.

I had a worse experience with batteries I ordered from them. The expiry date on the batteries were like around five months earlier than the current date I received them. What made it really crazy is that the blister pack was dated three years earlier. The dates didn't match. And these were I believe from Duracell as the supplier. That's not just leaving them on a shelf. Dates should not mismatch between the package and product. I can't believe Duracell mismatched the dates in processing nor shipped three-year-old batteries.

I've lost a lot of confidence in Amazon. I don't think they know who they're buying from to resell, nor do they care. So they could be selling a lot of knockoffs. Also, you never know how long stuff sits in their warehouse getting stale.

Oh no. I just bought four Panasonic CR2 batteries from them.

Alan Edward Klein · May 11, 2022

KerrKid said:
Yes, I know that joke and it was playing in my head when I posted. Lol. I always thought it was a Jewish joke.

Well yes. But I didn't think it would work here with a Yiddish accent.

KerrKid · May 11, 2022

Alan Edward Klein said:
Well yes. But I didn't think it would work here with a Yiddish accent.

Somehow, it’s better told with a Yiddish accent. There needs to be a font for that.

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