The travelling Bessa III folder ... Stephen?

its a pretty innovative concept isn't it (been done before i suppose?), gets the camera out there for people to handle, use and maybe like so much they decide to fork out the dough for one, even if they dont it gets people talking about it and possibly convincing others to get one.

its a reasonable rental price as well, considering most shops would charge probably at least 5 times that for an equally priced DSLR rental, but a bit of a win win situation if you consider the wholesale price might be say A$1600.00 or thereabouts. So after 16 people have used it the camera it is more or less paid for, above that starts to go toward mark up and business costs and profit. then at the end of the year he will sell it off at below retail price to someone that will be happy to get it cheaper. win win
 
i dont suppose it matters so long as Keith doesnt bugger it up first LOLOL, i got my name down...i hope to god i dont like it!
 
actually i just had another thought, i might put my son in for it as well, that way i wont have to pay the forwarding postage hahaha, i can pinch it and have another fortnight with it LOL
 
I just got home after a less than enjoyable day in the big smoke to discover an email from Scott at Mainline Photo that has made my evening. He's decided to rename the promotion the 'Travelling Bessa III' project after he saw the title of this thread (he's a closet RFFer) and wanted to personally thank me for the idea ... what a guy! 😛

Needless to say my name is now on that list ... and I can't wait to see the beast when it eventually arrives!

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you could be his advertising publicists Keith,*does that mean you get it first, or cheaper, ,,very un-Australian of you to throw your weight around lol

it will be an interesting camera to give a go with though eh!
 
I'm dreading the thought that it may just turn out to be a wonderful camera and create terminal BFA (Bessa Folder Addiction) some time within that two week period.

Hmmm ... Scott's no fool! 😛
 
Keith (and Scott 🙂),

that camera should be an international traveler ... In this global world, living in California and buying a Bessa in Australia makes total sense (and avoids taxes). Hint, hint ....

Cheers,

Roland.
 
ferider said:
Keith (and Scott 🙂),

that camera should be an international traveler ... In this global world, living in California and buying a Bessa in Australia makes total sense (and avoids taxes). Hint, hint ....

Cheers,

Roland.
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Roland, i dont mind admitting that it is nice to get something [our mates] you yanks havnt got, but it will be short lived i am sure. no doubt if it worked out cheaper with the exchange rates ,scott ,keith or myself would help you out with sending you one, so long as you understand your end (entry to the US)
 
ferider said:
Keith (and Scott 🙂),

that camera should be an international traveler ... In this global world, living in California and buying a Bessa in Australia makes total sense (and avoids taxes). Hint, hint ....

Cheers,

Roland.
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Probably very good way to buy one Roland, and Mainline would be the leading option.

Maybe it's poetic justice for the Antipodean underdog - the number of fantastic items I've seen listed as "US buyers only" in the RFF classifieds over the years has caused dangerous levels of GAS build up in some of us convicts!
 
Unfortunately the cameras are still at least four weeks away ... and then of course who knows where one may be on the 'itinerary/schedule' at this stage?

Well ... I'm off to bed to dream about a folding MF rangefinder with optional 6x6 or 6x7 120 or 220 film and AE ... sigh!
 
Keith said:
Unfortunately the cameras are still at least four weeks away ... and then of course who knows where one may be on the 'itinerary/schedule' at this stage?

Well ... I'm off to bed to dream about a folding MF rangefinder with optional 6x6 or 6x7 120 or 220 film and AE ... sigh!
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i know where i am on the list 😀
 
jmilkins said:
Probably very good way to buy one Roland, and Mainline would be the leading option.

Maybe it's poetic justice for the Antipodean underdog - the number of fantastic items I've seen listed as "US buyers only" in the RFF classifieds over the years has caused dangerous levels of GAS build up in some of us convicts!
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hehe speak for yourself, Adelaide is a non convict settlement, we didnt even build a jail until a few years later when the Vics started to come over the border 😎 haha
 
I think that all those engaging in unseemly banter about their (or others) ancestral indiscretions should be placed right at the bottom of Scott's list immediately. As I'm off overseas at about the same time as the camera arrives and as Scott probably wouldn't let me take it away for eight weeks 'trial' in Europe, I've asked for my slot in the last quarter.
 
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