Question about bidding on a Bulk loader

disconnekt · 08-23-2018, 10:49 AM

Found one on goodwill but has some rust on a small part of it, was woundering if I should worry about it/stay away or just bid on it?
item in question: Vintage Alden-74 Bulk Film Loader - shopgoodwill.com

**UncleVanya** · 08-23-2018, 11:11 AM

That's the same model I have the rust I see is on parts that don't move and could be sanded and cleaned up. The main bits appear ok.

**twilhelm** · 08-23-2018, 11:31 AM

It’s a relatively simple loader (I have one like it also). I didn’t see anything in the pictures that would give me concern.

pathdoc · 08-23-2018, 01:49 PM - **2 Likes**

If you win, open it in the dark or in a changing bag. You never know what little bonus somebody has left inside.

**UncleVanya** · 08-23-2018, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

If you win, open it in the dark or in a changing bag. You never know what little bonus somebody has left inside.

Agreed.

disconnekt · 08-24-2018, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the answers. First time bidding on a bulk loader and wasn't too sure if there was any sort of issues with it I shoul be worried about with that specific one.

**UncleVanya** · 08-24-2018, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Thanks for the answers. First time lookingat & bidding on a bulk loader, and wasn't sure if there was any sort of issues to be worried about with that specific one.

None I can think of. It is pretty sturdy and works very well from what I recall.

**twilhelm** · 08-24-2018, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Thanks for the answers. First time bidding on a bulk loader and wasn't too sure if there was any sort of issues with it I shoul be worried about with that specific one.

There really aren’t any issues that I’ve had, although I did break the wind knob off mine (yeah I dropped it with 100’ Of film inside).

disconnekt · 08-31-2018, 02:39 PM

Bid on it & won it (no other bidders on it). Got it a couple days ago and looking it over in person the rust isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it's very minor. It's in pretty good shape, just need to pretty much get a cloth & do some very light cleaning on it.
Just need some bulk film, a couple reloadable cassetts, film developer & fixer, and a couple other thing & I'll be set.

**UncleVanya** · 08-31-2018, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Bid on it & won it (no other bidders on it). Got it a couple days ago and looking it over in person the rust isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it's very minor. It's in pretty good shape, just need to pretty much get a cloth & do some very light cleaning on it.
Just need some bulk film, a couple reloadable cassetts, film developer & fixer, and a couple other thing & I'll be set.

I figured - the real guts are mostly plastic so the rust was bound to be superficial. I hope you get a lot of good use from it.

timw4mail · 08-31-2018, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Bid on it & won it (no other bidders on it). Got it a couple days ago and looking it over in person the rust isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it's very minor. It's in pretty good shape, just need to pretty much get a cloth & do some very light cleaning on it.
Just need some bulk film, a couple reloadable cassetts, film developer & fixer, and a couple other thing & I'll be set.

Looking to do the whole film process yourself, then?

disconnekt · 08-31-2018, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Looking to do the whole film process yourself, then?

Yep, cheaper for me in the long run since I'm on a tight budget. Buying a BL used (got it for $5, ~$17 shipped) saved me ~$30+ bucks over buying a new one one b&h.

I can get the other "main necessities" (bulk film, developer/fixer, reloadable cassetes, film reel, thermometer, and film archival pages) for ~$100, but it's gonna take me a while to save up & get it all.

timw4mail · 08-31-2018, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Yep, cheaper for me in the long run since I'm on a tight budget. Buying a BL used (got it for $5, ~$17 shipped) saved me ~$30+ bucks over buying a new one one b&h.

I can get the other "main necessities" (bulk film, developer/fixer, reloadable cassetes, film reel, thermometer, and film archival pages) for ~$100, but it's gonna take me a while to save up & get it all.

Film archival pages are dirt cheap, at least.

disconnekt · 08-31-2018, 08:41 PM

Yeah, on b&h its like $5 bucks for a 25 pack

disconnekt · 08-31-2018, 11:25 PM

The most expensive thing of what I need now is the film, which the cheapest Ive found is $50 (Kentmere 100), everything else is ~$14 or less.

08-23-2018, 10:49 AM	#1
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	Question about bidding on a Bulk loader Found one on goodwill but has some rust on a small part of it, was woundering if I should worry about it/stay away or just bid on it? item in question: Vintage Alden-74 Bulk Film Loader - shopgoodwill.com

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08-23-2018, 11:11 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	That's the same model I have the rust I see is on parts that don't move and could be sanded and cleaned up. The main bits appear ok.

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twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	It’s a relatively simple loader (I have one like it also). I didn’t see anything in the pictures that would give me concern.

08-23-2018, 01:49 PM - 2 Likes	#4
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	If you win, open it in the dark or in a changing bag. You never know what little bonus somebody has left inside.

08-23-2018, 03:36 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by pathdoc If you win, open it in the dark or in a changing bag. You never know what little bonus somebody has left inside. Agreed.

08-24-2018, 07:54 PM	#6
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Thanks for the answers. First time bidding on a bulk loader and wasn't too sure if there was any sort of issues with it I shoul be worried about with that specific one.

08-24-2018, 07:56 PM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by disconnekt Thanks for the answers. First time lookingat & bidding on a bulk loader, and wasn't sure if there was any sort of issues to be worried about with that specific one. None I can think of. It is pretty sturdy and works very well from what I recall.

08-24-2018, 09:09 PM	#8
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by disconnekt Thanks for the answers. First time bidding on a bulk loader and wasn't too sure if there was any sort of issues with it I shoul be worried about with that specific one. There really aren’t any issues that I’ve had, although I did break the wind knob off mine (yeah I dropped it with 100’ Of film inside).

08-31-2018, 02:39 PM	#9
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Bid on it & won it (no other bidders on it). Got it a couple days ago and looking it over in person the rust isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it's very minor. It's in pretty good shape, just need to pretty much get a cloth & do some very light cleaning on it. Just need some bulk film, a couple reloadable cassetts, film developer & fixer, and a couple other thing & I'll be set.

08-31-2018, 03:17 PM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by disconnekt Bid on it & won it (no other bidders on it). Got it a couple days ago and looking it over in person the rust isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it's very minor. It's in pretty good shape, just need to pretty much get a cloth & do some very light cleaning on it. Just need some bulk film, a couple reloadable cassetts, film developer & fixer, and a couple other thing & I'll be set. I figured - the real guts are mostly plastic so the rust was bound to be superficial. I hope you get a lot of good use from it.

08-31-2018, 08:14 PM	#11
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by disconnekt Bid on it & won it (no other bidders on it). Got it a couple days ago and looking it over in person the rust isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it's very minor. It's in pretty good shape, just need to pretty much get a cloth & do some very light cleaning on it. Just need some bulk film, a couple reloadable cassetts, film developer & fixer, and a couple other thing & I'll be set. Looking to do the whole film process yourself, then?

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08-31-2018, 08:25 PM	#12
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Originally posted by timw4mail Looking to do the whole film process yourself, then? Yep, cheaper for me in the long run since I'm on a tight budget. Buying a BL used (got it for $5, ~$17 shipped) saved me ~$30+ bucks over buying a new one one b&h. I can get the other "main necessities" (bulk film, developer/fixer, reloadable cassetes, film reel, thermometer, and film archival pages) for ~$100, but it's gonna take me a while to save up & get it all.

08-31-2018, 08:26 PM	#13
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by disconnekt Yep, cheaper for me in the long run since I'm on a tight budget. Buying a BL used (got it for $5, ~$17 shipped) saved me ~$30+ bucks over buying a new one one b&h. I can get the other "main necessities" (bulk film, developer/fixer, reloadable cassetes, film reel, thermometer, and film archival pages) for ~$100, but it's gonna take me a while to save up & get it all. Film archival pages are dirt cheap, at least.

08-31-2018, 08:41 PM	#14
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Yeah, on b&h its like $5 bucks for a 25 pack

08-31-2018, 11:25 PM	#15
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	The most expensive thing of what I need now is the film, which the cheapest Ive found is $50 (Kentmere 100), everything else is ~$14 or less.