Disappointed with Badger Graphic Service

On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:24:28 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


I'm looking forward to that experience myself. I've got a 6x9 rollfilm back
I think I'll start with, though. Then I can scan on my 8000ED, too. What
are you doing with your 4x5 slides? Besides enjoying them, of course! Have
you gotten any prints made, or are you planning to? If so, what route are
you taking?


That seems to make some sense (the 6x9 back.)
I've been considering doing the same, and for
the same reason.

Which one did you get?


rafe b
http://www.terrapinphoto.com

"Matt Clara" wrote in message
...

Please stop trying to explain how my experience wasn't a valid one, or my
interpretation of that experience. I do business on the internet almost
daily. You don't have to like what I say, but that doesn't make it any
less valid.

It is valid to you, and not to some others. To dis the business on the 'net
is a bad idea if you are merely disappointed. It really is your problem.
Often I think the 'net has led to unrealistic expectations.

"Matt Clara" wrote in message
...

Please stop trying to explain how my experience wasn't a valid one, or my
interpretation of that experience. I do business on the internet almost
daily. You don't have to like what I say, but that doesn't make it any
less valid.

It is valid to you, and not to some others. To dis the business on the 'net
is a bad idea if you are merely disappointed. It really is your problem.
Often I think the 'net has led to unrealistic expectations.

On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:44:48 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


For instance, many
people have said Jeff is a friendly guy, yet in a series of emails over
several weeks, he failed to convey that to me.


Jeez, Matt. He's in the business of selling
camera gear, he's not your pen pal.

You can read lots of reviews of the Shen-Hao
all over the net. Nice pictures, technical
descriptions, etc. There's no need for you to
badger anyone for tech details -- by email
or otherwise.

I really think it's uncool to lambaste a
retailer based on one slightly imperfect
purchasing experience.


rafe b.
http://www.terrapinphoto.com

On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:44:48 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


For instance, many
people have said Jeff is a friendly guy, yet in a series of emails over
several weeks, he failed to convey that to me.


Jeez, Matt. He's in the business of selling
camera gear, he's not your pen pal.

You can read lots of reviews of the Shen-Hao
all over the net. Nice pictures, technical
descriptions, etc. There's no need for you to
badger anyone for tech details -- by email
or otherwise.

I really think it's uncool to lambaste a
retailer based on one slightly imperfect
purchasing experience.


rafe b.
http://www.terrapinphoto.com

"rafe bustin" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:24:28 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


I'm looking forward to that experience myself. I've got a 6x9 rollfilm
back
I think I'll start with, though. Then I can scan on my 8000ED, too. What
are you doing with your 4x5 slides? Besides enjoying them, of course!
Have
you gotten any prints made, or are you planning to? If so, what route are
you taking?


That seems to make some sense (the 6x9 back.)
I've been considering doing the same, and for
the same reason.

Which one did you get?




A graflex RH8. Fits neat as can be. I think I need to replace the light
seals, though. They aren't dissolving, but they are far from fresh. I went
to order some from micro-tools, but stopped at the end as my only shipping
option was nearly the cost of the $12 product. I can't seem to find the
stuff anywhere else online--all roads return to micro-tools. Maybe I am too
uptight... ;-)

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com

"rafe bustin" wrote in message
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:44:48 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


For instance, many
people have said Jeff is a friendly guy, yet in a series of emails over
several weeks, he failed to convey that to me.


Jeez, Matt. He's in the business of selling
camera gear, he's not your pen pal.

You can read lots of reviews of the Shen-Hao
all over the net. Nice pictures, technical
descriptions, etc. There's no need for you to
badger anyone for tech details -- by email
or otherwise.

I really think it's uncool to lambaste a
retailer based on one slightly imperfect
purchasing experience.


I did not lambaste him--show me where I did. It's cool then for everyone to
say what a great experience they had, but if someone expresses
disappointment over a transaction and the dialogue leading up to that
transaction, that's uncool? And it's unpatriotic to question the president,
right?
Give me a break.

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com

"rafe bustin" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:44:48 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


For instance, many
people have said Jeff is a friendly guy, yet in a series of emails over
several weeks, he failed to convey that to me.


Jeez, Matt. He's in the business of selling
camera gear, he's not your pen pal.

You can read lots of reviews of the Shen-Hao
all over the net. Nice pictures, technical
descriptions, etc. There's no need for you to
badger anyone for tech details -- by email
or otherwise.

I really think it's uncool to lambaste a
retailer based on one slightly imperfect
purchasing experience.


I did not lambaste him--show me where I did. It's cool then for everyone to
say what a great experience they had, but if someone expresses
disappointment over a transaction and the dialogue leading up to that
transaction, that's uncool? And it's unpatriotic to question the president,
right?
Give me a break.

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com

"Matt Clara" wrote in message
...
"rafe bustin" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:44:48 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


For instance, many
people have said Jeff is a friendly guy, yet in a series of emails over
several weeks, he failed to convey that to me.


Jeez, Matt. He's in the business of selling
camera gear, he's not your pen pal.

You can read lots of reviews of the Shen-Hao
all over the net. Nice pictures, technical
descriptions, etc. There's no need for you to
badger anyone for tech details -- by email
or otherwise.

I really think it's uncool to lambaste a
retailer based on one slightly imperfect
purchasing experience.


I did not lambaste him--show me where I did. It's cool then for everyone
to
say what a great experience they had, but if someone expresses
disappointment over a transaction and the dialogue leading up to that
transaction, that's uncool? And it's unpatriotic to question the
president,
right?
Give me a break.

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com



I telephone Jeff at Badger when I want something and verify that he has it
in stock. He works with pros and I think he expects you to know what you
want and why you want it. In every case, I've received my order the very
next day - and I'm in Illinois.

My last 3 orders to B&H were placed via their website and all arrived in
precisely 3 days, as promised, complete with email notification of shipment
and a UPS tracking link. The added benefit of web ordering is you never
have to speak with one of their salesmen.

"Matt Clara" wrote in message
...
"rafe bustin" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:44:48 GMT, "Matt Clara"
wrote:


For instance, many
people have said Jeff is a friendly guy, yet in a series of emails over
several weeks, he failed to convey that to me.


Jeez, Matt. He's in the business of selling
camera gear, he's not your pen pal.

You can read lots of reviews of the Shen-Hao
all over the net. Nice pictures, technical
descriptions, etc. There's no need for you to
badger anyone for tech details -- by email
or otherwise.

I really think it's uncool to lambaste a
retailer based on one slightly imperfect
purchasing experience.


I did not lambaste him--show me where I did. It's cool then for everyone
to
say what a great experience they had, but if someone expresses
disappointment over a transaction and the dialogue leading up to that
transaction, that's uncool? And it's unpatriotic to question the
president,
right?
Give me a break.

--
Regards,
Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com



I telephone Jeff at Badger when I want something and verify that he has it
in stock. He works with pros and I think he expects you to know what you
want and why you want it. In every case, I've received my order the very
next day - and I'm in Illinois.

My last 3 orders to B&H were placed via their website and all arrived in
precisely 3 days, as promised, complete with email notification of shipment
and a UPS tracking link. The added benefit of web ordering is you never
have to speak with one of their salesmen.