a bunch of used epson 4870 currently costs less than $100 on ebay, I got mine "refurb" from Epson almost 20 years ago and still use it.
I've scanned everything from big prints to glass plates to 5x7 sheet film, and I've been thinking of replacing it with the same scanner...
refurb from epson it was barely more than they currently cost on ebay used ...
You don't need a high resolution scanner for just a submission. Any scanner will pretty much be fine. Cross one bridge at a time. An older Epson or Canon or even HP would be fine for the submission as long as the transparency unit covers your neg. If you are only doing black and white then any light box with your Hassy back will be fine as well. No need to buy a fancy one.
If you get accepted then worry about the hi res scans then.
taking a digital picture of the neg is your best and cheapest way to go other than setting up a darkroom.
tracing tablets are cheap...
https://www.amazon.com/led-tracing-t...tracing+tablet
You didn't state how many negatives that you need scanned, but you may want to check out these folks, they have a stellar reputation. While I've never used them, I have contacted them and they are willing to scan any neg's: color or b/w.
https://www.agximaging.com/price-list-2/
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