10x8 film delivered to LA hotel

[747sp]

i am going to be in LA next week and would like to get some 10x8 (or even 8x10) film delivered to the hotel i am staying at - I am assuming it is cheaper in the states - most things are...does anyone know a good online retailer to order it from? Thanks...

[climbabout]

Try Freestyle Photographic - they are located nearby in Hollywood. I've used them in the past and they are very reliable.
Tim

[MIke Sherck]

Freestyle is very good. WWW.freestylephoto.biz

[David A. Goldfarb]

Freestyle and Samy's are excellent and local, but that means you pay state sales tax. Depending on how much film you are purchasing, it may be cheaper to have it shipped from out of state, particularly if you are having it shipped to your hotel anyway rather than picking it up in person. You might try Glazer's in Seattle, The View Camera Store, or B&H, to have it shipped. Shipping cost can vary by distance, so Glazer's or The View Camera Store will be closer, but B&H often has the best price on film. You can find websites for all these places via Google.

[BrianShaw]

Freestyle and Samy's are excellent and local, but that means you pay state sales tax.

Stop being so cheap, Mr. Goldfarb... didn't you hear our Governor, Arnold, say we're going broke and might need a bailout. We need some of that tax revenue!

[Toyon]

Freestyle and Samy's are excellent and local, but that means you pay state sales tax. Depending on how much film you are purchasing, it may be cheaper to have it shipped from out of state, particularly if you are having it shipped to your hotel anyway rather than picking it up in person. You might try Glazer's in Seattle, The View Camera Store, or B&H, to have it shipped. Shipping cost can vary by distance, so Glazer's or The View Camera Store will be closer, but B&H often has the best price on film. You can find websites for all these places via Google.

B&H won't ship to a hotel.

[John Kasaian]

Stop being so cheap, Mr. Goldfarb... didn't you hear our Governor, Arnold, say we're going broke and might need a bailout. We need some of that tax revenue!

I find that if you buy Freestyle's Arista .edu Ultra (repackaged Fomapan) you'll get a great price even with California sales tax added. For Kodak and Ilford films, ordering from Badger Graphic is far more cost effective even with the shipping to California.

[vinny]

Freestyle doesn't sell 8x10 transparency anymore if that's what you're looking for. Otherwise they usually have b+w in stock.

[747sp]

no - i am after some Fuji 160 10x8 negative film. I note that they only seem to do the S version which is a shame - i think the C is far better. Thanks for all your replies.

[shmoo]

There's also a Calumet on N. Highland Ave. Sorta' near Samy's on Fairfax. I'd be willing to bet that you could have either of them order the film for you if it's not in stock... In LA I think the sales tax is 8.25%