Sales of new darkroom equipment to private buyers compared to institutional sales

So true, Nicholas. All my gear is used, except for some trays I recently bought (the used ones were $2 more than a new set.) I'd love to get my hands on a used f-stop timer, but I have gathered from previous posts and discussions elsewhere, that anyone who purchases one of these falls in love with it immediately and never wants to part with it!

My local store has a goldmine of used gear, and I always check on a semi-weekly basis just in case they have a gem I really need.

- Nanette
www.nanettereid.com

Nicholas Lindan said:

OTOH, try to buy a used f-stop timer ...

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Precisely the reason I designed my own!

I purchased my Meopta new in the summer of 2005, but I don't know when Meopta stopped production. A couple of the accessory boxes have 'Made in Czechoslovakia' imprinted on the box, although though the enlarger head is 'Made in Czech Republic'. Perhaps the situation is similar to ILFORD photo still printing www.ilford.com on boxes or sales of Meopta parts are in rather low figures.


Tom.