Kerrisdale will order that film for you. They won't stock it, because it is hard to sell.
I can guarantee that Kodak Alaris pays Eastman Kodak the same amount for the film, no matter where it is going. But the amount that Kodak Alaris charges to then sell that film to the different distributors in the various corners of the globe will vary greatly, depending on factors like shipping and importation costs and size of order.
I'm pretty sure that Harman sells a lot more black and white still film than Eastman Kodak does. And Harman products end up going eventually to far fewer retail destinations than Eastman Kodak film products go to. For those reasons, Harman has elected to go the exclusive distributorship route, while Kodak Alaris will sell to multiple distributors, who themselves could end up keeping prices low through competition, but don't always do so.
The exclusive distribution route has advantages and pitfalls. Harman knows a lot about the pitfalls. When their US distributor (Wynit) suddenly went under, it left them with huge problems and, I suspect, a huge amount of uncollectible receivables. As the US is Harman's largest market, I suspect that Wynit's collapse may have come close to putting Harman out of business. Kodak Alaris' choice of multiple competing distributors avoids that particular problem.
In the case of Amplis, I'd be surprised if their exclusive distribution agreement with Harman doesn't prevent them from distributing Kodak film, or for that matter any other competing brand of film. I note that their list of brands doesn't include any other film brands.
And additionally, and quite frustratingly, it is my opinion that the big New York and California internet retailers are not particularly healthy for the industry. So much of what we price using them as the comparison they sell at incredibly tiny margins - margins that will not support even the most efficient of small retailers. Andrew Bacon has posted here that he, as a retailer entitled to purchase wholesale from Harman's current exclusive US distributor (the distribution part of Roberts Camera), essentially pays the same or very near to the same wholesale price as B&H has as their retail price. Small retailers can't survive on 1 or 2 percent margins!
FWIW, my sources indicate that Eastman Kodak, for one, is currently being slammed with increases in costs, shipping difficulties and difficulties in obtaining critical components in a timely manner. As an example, the cost of the cellulose triacetate support for most of our films has jumped incredibly, and there is a real shortage of supply. In addition, they are faced with a desire to increase their workforce in a market where it is difficult to hire qualified staff and their salary demands are significantly higher than two years ago.
I'm still wondering why eyeglasses cost as much as a high-quality camera lens?
I'm still wondering why eyeglasses cost as much as a high-quality camera lens?
According to 60 minutes, because a single Company controls the supply.
https://www.essilor.com/en/ owns most of that business - no mater what brand name - and they price for maximum profit.I'm still wondering why eyeglasses cost as much as a high-quality camera lens?
Do you have Costco in Germany? Their glasses are very reasonably priced compared to any opticians.I'm still wondering why eyeglasses cost as much as a high-quality camera lens?
I wonder what the difference is between the Eastman price FOB Rochester Vs the Harman price FOB Mobberly? I doubt we'll ever know accurately though.I can guarantee that Kodak Alaris pays Eastman Kodak the same amount for the film, no matter where it is going.
I expect that any material cost increases, such as acetate base will be affecting both players reasonably equally.
Do you have Costco in Germany? Their glasses are very reasonably priced compared to any opticians.
Not just Costco or Sam's, but checkout Zenni Optical. I am going to have corrective cataract surgery soon, but need new glasses in the meantime. I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars for something I'd have no use for in a few months. A friend only buys his from Zenni and told me that's what he would do if it were me. Shorten the story, I now have a great pair of glasses for under $45.00. Hard to believe! Sorry, way off-topic I know.
I hate to say this, but I think the answer to our “great films cheaper” problem will eventually come from China.
In the US (well, Freestyle) you see the following prices: $13.69 TMAX; $7.99 Delta 100; $7.49 FP-4.
So there is a similar pricing gap--ok, not quite twice, but still a significant gap. The rest could be importer fees, exchange rates, or other things.
Kodak started jacking their T film prices about 2015. This is nothing new.
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