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    darkroom chemistry in UK

    does anyone know of a company in the UK where I can buy single bottles of fixer, developer
    etc. without having to send a minimum order value of £25-30, or a minimum postage cost?

    bob

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    The only way I know of avoiding those is to go to a physical shop: Calumet or Jessops or the like. Everyone else I use for chemicals (firstcall, fotospeed, or silverprint has either the 25 quid minimum and/or a flat shipping charge around 7 pounds for orders under a hundred pounds. (Though if your package is under 500g, fotospeed will post it for £4, but that's unlikely for liquids.)

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    It's a bit long to wait but at Focus on Imaging show at the NEC companies have offers on for free postage / BOGOF / "Vat Free." For the last few year's I've stocked up on Fotospeed papers as they have 2for1 offers on with free delivery. This year I got some 20x16 paper and chemicals and it's free delivery.

    Only problem for you is that Focus is in February...

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    Try Mr. Cad, I've found them to be very helpful in the recent past. It could be worth looking at Morco's website as well.
    Pete.

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    Depending on where you are, you cold walk into your local Jessops (just don't mention large format... ). The larger stores still have some chemistry available and in stock, or they can get it in for you within a few days. Again, Calumet might be an option in some places, as they usually have chemistry in stock.

    Marc

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    Quote Originally Posted by robert fallis View Post
    does anyone know of a company in the UK where I can buy single bottles of fixer, developer
    etc. without having to send a minimum order value of £25-30, or a minimum postage cost?

    bob

    Yes, Jessops. Even if they don't stock the stuff, you can goto their website and either order for home delivery or for collection from your local Jessops.
    Altenativley, goto the ilford website and use there "Direct to Dealer" (D2D) system to get what you want delivered to a local ilford dealer. However, the Jessops option will likely be significantly cheaper.

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    Jessops in Manchester have stuff as do Jacobs. So I imagine your local branches also do. But It doesn't take much to put together an order for Silverprint or Nova to make it economical. I deal with both and find them excellent.

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    Try speedgraphic.co.uk Based in Alton Hampshire (01420-560066) - Very helpfull I have used them for many years

    Brian

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    Robert, try www.morco.uk.com
    Lots of stock, good prices, fair postage, quick.

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    Re: darkroom chemistry in UK

    Useful link Colin...... finally found 100sheet boxes of HP5 there!

    Cheers
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