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Subject: [OM] Re: Boston Camera Shop?
From: alfredo pagliano <alfredo_pag@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:56:38 +0200
Many thanks for the hint, may prove to be very helpful!

Alfredo

On Aug 30, 2005, at 8:46 PM, ScottGee1 wrote:

>
> Stan Weinberg.
>
> BTW, Bob says the cells last longer when used in environments with
> high humidity since they are gel based and it takes longer for the
> electrolyte to dry out.
>
> Also, covering up the holes when the batteries are not in use can help
> prolong life as well.  Only you can decide if it's worth the effort.
>
> hth/ScottGee1
>
>
> On 8/30/05, alfredo pagliano <alfredo_pag@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Really?
>>
>> I know Bob Shell for a Contax/Canon adapter, I member of our photoclub
>> purchased it.
>> I must say i wasn't impressed.
>>
>> Very sleek design, but expensive, aluminium and a very loose fit, in
>> other words unusable.
>> Oh, and no refund.
>>
>> Who was the other (i mean, the other who co-invented the batteries)?
>>
>> Alfredo
>>
>> BTW there is something strange, are these the same camera-shop?
>>
>> http://corporate.marketworks.com/StoreFrontProfiles/default.aspx?
>> sfid=103060
>>
>> and
>>
>> http://huntsphotoandvideo.com/
>>
>> The first is the one from which I'm purchasing the batteries.
>>
>> Thanks for Your help.
>>
>> Alfredo
>>
>> On Aug 30, 2005, at 8:12 PM, ScottGee1 wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Batteries weigh very little and I bet Hunt's is flexible enough to
>>> just put
>>> them in a padded envelope and send them by normal mail rather than in
>>> a box
>>> by UPS. Good price for them in any case!
>>>  BTW, did you know that Bob Shell (former editor of Shutterbug)
>>> co-invented
>>> the Wein cells?
>>>  ScottGee1
>>>
>>>  On 8/30/05, alfredo pagliano <alfredo_pag@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, I wrote PX625 to give an idea of the model, they are in fact
>>>> some Weincell MRB625 batteries, these are air activated zinc
>>>> batteries,
>>>> and totally non-toxic, to use them You have to peel off a small
>>>> sticker
>>>> from the back of the battery and after about half an hour it will
>>>> reach
>>>> maximum output.
>>>>
>>>> They will last about six months, regardless from use.
>>>>
>>>> I ordere the last stock on eBay, but the seller, Oldenglishina, no
>>>> longer stocks them
>>>>
>>>> B&H Photo, sure has a great reputation, but ordering from outside 
>>>> the
>>>> U.S. is a nightmare, moreover, they, like Adorama do charge too much
>>>> for shipping via USPS only, and this simply is unacceptable.
>>>>
>>>> Hunt's proposed me to ship 9 batteries for USD 44 including S&H to
>>>> Italy, about the same I would have paid from B&H only for shipping!
>>>>
>>>> The price seems so low to me that made me doubt about Hunt's...
>>>>
>>>> Any hint?
>>>>
>>>> Alfredo
>>>>
>>>> On Aug 30, 2005, at 7:22 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, this has me very confused. Hunt's is a long established 
>>>>> store
>>>>> in
>>>>> the Boston area. They have a good reputation but I would not call
>>>>> them
>>>>> low priced. Generally cheaper to buy from B&H.
>>>>>
>>>>> What I'm really confused about, however, it your purchase of PX625
>>>>> batteries. PX625's are mercury batteries and are illegal to sell in
>>>>> the
>>>>> United States. I'm sure Hunt's would not sell such a thing so you
>>>>> must
>>>>> be speaking of some PX625 equivalent.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chuck Norcutt
>>>>>
>>>>> alfredo pagliano wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I was just asking Hunts photo the shipping expenses for some PX625
>>>>>> batteries for my old Minolta colormeter.
>>>>>> I've never purchased from this shop, their price are good, for 
>>>>>> sure.
>>>>>> May I trust them?
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