Last Batch of APX 100

david b · Oct 31, 2005

I just received a bunch of film I ordered and it is all dated 7/2010.

Could this be the last batch?

Dave Wooten · Oct 31, 2005

I, about 3 weeks ago, pretty much bought out what was in stock locally...2 dates were in that batch....01/2009 and 07/2010.

david b · Oct 31, 2005

where is "locally"? how much did you get?

JHannon · Oct 31, 2005

I bought 100 rolls from B&H a few months ago. They are all dated 01 2009.

highpeak · Oct 31, 2005

Time to start my engine, B&H tomorrow!

Dave Wooten · Oct 31, 2005

DavidB,

Locally-Las Vegas--200 rolls plus....

Dave in Vegas

Dave Wooten · Oct 31, 2005

B & H now shows Agfa 400 in stock....100 out of stock

david b · Oct 31, 2005

dave...is that medium format that you bought?

Dave Wooten · Oct 31, 2005

I bought only rolls of 120....

david b · Oct 31, 2005

So you got 200 roll of 120?

Lucky Bastard!!!

Dave Wooten · Oct 31, 2005

yes, I have been doing a project in 6 x 17.5 format.....only 4 shots per roll....is doesnt last long, and didn't want to switch film....shot 20 rolls in NYC 2 weeks ago, rained every day...I think there is still quite a batch out there....call small towns having a local photo store. Agfa hasnt been that popular actually here in Vegas....I like the look and have often recommended it to my students as it was available and quite cheap,,,,with student discounts often less than 2 bucks per roll....

john_s · Nov 1, 2005

Agfa Australia have stock but are not releasing it because they are sending it to Germany for destruction, according to my dealer. So Agfa have continued their marketing expertise to the very end.

gbroadbridge · Nov 1, 2005

john_s said:
Agfa Australia have stock but are not releasing it because they are sending it to Germany for destruction, according to my dealer. So Agfa have continued their marketing expertise to the very end.

What??? Which dealer?

df cardwell · Nov 1, 2005

Agfa Australia have stock but are not releasing it because they are sending it to Germany for destruction, according to my dealer

Insane. Beware of this dealer.

Ara Ghajanian · Nov 1, 2005

DAMN! I waited too long. Now Adorama and B&H are out of stock on bulk rolls of APX100 and 400. Does anyone have any other sources?
Ara

Dave Parker · Nov 1, 2005

john_s said:
Agfa Australia have stock but are not releasing it because they are sending it to Germany for destruction, according to my dealer. So Agfa have continued their marketing expertise to the very end.

That don't make any sense at all, are you sure your dealers not pulling your chain, we never had to send anything back to be destroyed when I worked at the store here that carried Agfa?

Dave

David · Nov 1, 2005

I had this from a friend last week (Aussie):

just spoken to the agfa supplier [eddie schreiber] who tells me that agfa PHOTO warehouse has closed down, staff have gone, and all stock returned to germany to be DESTROYED

agffa GAEVERT warehouse still open and operating - primarily xray films
he can no longer access any agfa PHOTO stock [paper, film, chemistry etc] -
legal battle in germany between agfa gaevert and agfa photo requires this rather horrible action
apparently the warehouse was very well stocked too
so whatever agfa is left in the shops is the only 'stuff' available
over to you

abeku · Nov 1, 2005

john_s said:
Agfa Australia have stock but are not releasing it because they are sending it to Germany for destruction, according to my dealer. So Agfa have continued their marketing expertise to the very end.

Imagine Penfolds going out of business and all the bottles had to be returned for destruction - I believe the dealers would refuse!

Last Batch of APX 100

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