"generic" C-41 BW film?

[Steve M.]

Very interesting. The guy knows film, as 94 out of his 98 auctions he has going now are for film. He sells all kinds, but I only found one person in his feedback that bought this item, and they simply said that it arrived on time. His only negative rating on the feedback is not that real, as it was from someone that somehow thought they were buying a $750 duvet cover and received film! Make of that what you will, but it looks like mistaken identity or something.

All I know is that it might be worth the risk of having to send it back for the price he has. I've been buying the Kodak 400 CN 24 exp locally at Walgreens for $13.50 for 3 rolls, which is cheaper than anyone sells it online even w/o shipping figured in. That's $450 for 100 rolls locally, while he has it for $130. By standing pat I stand to spend $450 for them 100 rolls. Or, I can risk $15 or so for return shipping. If the film isn't to my liking I'm out the $15. If it IS to my liking I save $320. Hmmm.

 

[rbiemer]

I did ask the seller if I could buy a smaller quantity [5 or 10 rolls] but have not heard back yet.
So, maybe my real question should be:
Which takes precedence, the "money back guarantee" in the item description or the "no returns" in the shipping and payments part of the ad?
The other film he sells is described pretty completely including expired film, so if this is outdated BW400CN or whatever why not just say so?

Any one want to split 50 rolls?
Rob

 

[hexiplex]

I am thinking of trying this out when my next check drops in the mail, B&W C41 seems an ideal companion for travel... Also, at roughly one dollar a roll you can't go wrong, even if the film is close to worthless it'll only cost me the equivalent of a Swedish pub crawl, and be less detrimental to my health.