Page 1 of 2
Get them while you can!
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:21 am
by ASHampton
If you need tape stock of any kind.....get it NOW! We have been informed from the manufacturers that as of 2 days ago, prices are going up on ALL brands of tape. Several plants have been damaged or shut down.
I am sure that everyone already knows this or has heard it before. If you are on the fence about moving into a "Tapeless" workflow....this just might help you make the choice.
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:39 pm
by LouBruno
Local dealer just purchased as many video cameras that can be allowed to be kept in his que. Seems, there will be a run on video cameras. Top prices if you want them. Supply and demand.
I already saw one camera go up over 2K already.
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:51 pm
by flvideo
How much do you think the tape will go to? I am thinking of buying some ahead but I can't afford a lot. I guess if push comes to shove I have enough used tape to last me a couple years. Bob...
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:57 am
by ASHampton
Well.......in the first couple of days after the Disaster in Japan....we sold almost a months worth of tape stock. We are currently out of stock on most tape items. As far as pricing goes.....we have already seen dramatic price increases across the board. Some websites have raised tape prices as much as 200-300%!
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:08 pm
by flvideo
Forget that. I have probably 1000 tapes that I have shot on once so I'd say I'll use those before I pay 300%. Bob....
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:01 pm
by Charles
No problems in the UK so far and no price increase yet!
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:20 am
by ASHampton
I am currently working offering a "Black Burst" service for customers with miniDV and DVcam tapes. Also testing some degaussing methods as well.
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:43 am
by flvideo
Seth what did you discover about Degaussing? I used to Degausse tape when I worked with 3/4 and 1/2 in. tape but that was along time ago. Thanks Bob...
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:15 pm
by flvideo
I went in to my supplier today to get supply's and their tapes I bought for $2.50 a couple months ago are $12 bucks. I said forget that. I have a small supply of new tapes and when they are gone I have a couple thousand used tapes. My supplier told me I ought to think about selling some of those. I guess the tape industry is in trouble. Bob...
Re: Get them while you can!
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:32 am
by LouBruno
This is not as complete with a DV (digital signal) as with analog/VHS/S-VHS from years back. The best to do is to stripe the tape.
flvideo wrote:Seth what did you discover about Degaussing? I used to Degausse tape when I worked with 3/4 and 1/2 in. tape but that was along time ago. Thanks Bob...