Yes, Drew, I, too, was very skeptical re the price, but I've now seen similar figures quoted on other East-Coast-based web sites.
In terms of the superior beauty (de gustibus.........) of the Ilfochromes, the images I saw compared were both the result of high-resolution drum scans + Lightjet printing as well as of Velvia 50 chromes, and in both cases, the Ilfochrome was the clear winner. Just gorgeous! Clear, the extra costs for the Ciba process and the dearth of labs dedicated to Ilfochromes, make the Fujiflex apparently the only alternative in town these days. I haven't seen anything printed on the Ilford High Gloss papers, but after hearing all the hype surrounding Fujiflex and then seeing the output, I'll remain dedicated to a healthy dose of skepticism.
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