7x17 Film Sleeves, Anyone? (rethread)

[zone4]

I received a reply today from Rachael Hall at Filmguard re minimum

order and cost. There is an 8000 (+/- 2000) sleeve minimum at cost of

a little over $300 for 1000. As I mentioned before in the original

thread, it would be better logistically for someone stateside to

oversee this acquisition (customs etc.). I will start the ball rolling

by pledging for 500 (1000 if we really need to!). I am pasting in

Rachael's reply to me below: (Clay gave me a phone number for Rachael

which I seem to have manged to lose - maybe Clay will be kind enough

to supply to whoever wants to look after this?)

 

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Hi Richard,

Here is the quotation you requested.

7 1/8" x 17 1/8" Clear Open Sleeves - 500bx $154.95each

8000 sleeve minimum, with a plus or minus 2000 sleeves (variance)

2 weeks lead time.

Best Regards,

Rachael Hall

Customer Service

rhall@filmguard.com

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[george_stewart1]

http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com has many interesting items that might help you out. For example, Polyester Film Roll, 40" x 100', 1 mil is cheap enough that you could make your own envelopes at a fraction of the cost of what your looking for. Also, their TransView? Sleeves in 11x17 could work as is or be trimmed down to fit more exactly.

[victor_loverro]

You can order sleeves from Impact Images in quantities of 100. I am curious. Is there a reason to need to place such a large order? Or are the sleeves special?

[david_du_busc]

I note sure why you are so keen on custom sizes.... unless you want to waste your money. 16x20 Print File sleeves cut in half and then trimmed down have worked well for my 7x17 negs. 30 bucks or so for 100 sleeves>>> which yields 200 after cutting.

[zone4]

Thanks for your responses above...there are definitely some cheaper alternatives apparently! Cutting down bigger ones will work fine...

[victor_loverro]

http://www.clearbags.com/?category|BAGS Item B720 are bags measuring 7 7/16" by 20 1/4" with a resealable flap on one end. Flap has a removeable tape that can be left in place. This provides a bag closed on three sides (four if you use the seal) and the cost is $15.00 per 100. No cutting, no open sides. They have bags that will cover 12x20 also.