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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

08/25/2006 05:27:35 PM · #1

I have posted before how I cannot find seamless background paper here in Guam. I even checked with a photo studio to ask and they said no-one sells it.

B&H charges $200 to ship $100 worth of paper!!!!!

Assignment: Find a place online that will ship to Guam for a reasonable price. My zip code is 96915.

I cannot find anyone :o(

Thanks :)
Jenn

cryingdragon

Canon EOS-10D

08/25/2006 05:28:50 PM · #2

Originally posted by JRalston:

Aren't you in an APO? That means they can ship to the APO which is a stateside address and it's much cheaper.

fotomann_forever

08/25/2006 05:31:10 PM · #3

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

That means they can ship to the APO which is a stateside address and it's much cheaper.

Yup.

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 17:31:32.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

08/25/2006 05:32:36 PM · #4

Originally posted by cryingdragon:

Aren't you in an APO? That means they can ship to the APO which is a stateside address and it's much cheaper.

My husband does have an FPO AP address. However, at b&h the cost is the same to send it to the ship or my house.

.....oh, and FPO seems to only accept USPS. FYI, Guam uses the USPS as well as FedEx.

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 17:33:33.

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

08/25/2006 05:36:33 PM · #5

i guess you've considered alternatives - a roll of craft paper, newsprint, cloth?

dahkota

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/25/2006 05:37:56 PM · #6

have you tried DickBlick?

08/25/2006 05:40:55 PM · #7

Originally posted by xianart:

i guess you've considered alternatives - a roll of craft paper, newsprint, cloth?

The problem is I want white (at least) and 9ft wide. I currently use muslin which works ok for head and shoulders shots, but is sucks when you want your subject sitting on the ground.

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

08/25/2006 05:42:10 PM · #8

ooooh, great deal. Photographyprops.com only wants $1,513.80 to ship 3 rolls of paper via UPS! (UPS doesn't do much here on the island)

scarbrd

Leica M10

08/25/2006 05:45:19 PM · #9

Sounds like Guam is in the middle of nowhere!

;-)

fotomann_forever

08/25/2006 05:47:19 PM · #10

Might consider shopping for sites that aren't based in the US... not sure if that helps, but it may.

08/25/2006 05:47:34 PM · #11

Originally posted by dahkota:

have you tried DickBlick?

Looks like this might work!!!!!!!!!! Keep you posted...

08/25/2006 05:58:28 PM · #12

Originally posted by JRalston:

Originally posted by dahkota:
have you tried DickBlick?

Looks like this might work!!!!!!!!!! Keep you posted...

I was able to place the order, but there is an * at the final checkout saying they will email me for approval if the shipping charges are going to be more than the $21. I am guessing there will be additional charges, but I guess I will find out soon enough.

Thank you :)

Keep the ideas coming, in case this one falls through..LOL

ButterflySis

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

08/25/2006 06:00:41 PM · #13

Ebay?

08/30/2006 09:06:23 AM · #14

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Might consider shopping for sites that aren't based in the US... not sure if that helps, but it may.

Ok, stupid question. How do I find such sites?

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/30/2006 09:09:02 AM · #15

Originally posted by dahkota:

have you tried DickBlick?

Well, I was able to order 4 rolls of 9ftx12yd paper from them. The paper was $214 and shipping was $69 via FedEx. I went ahead and ordered it. Thanks for the link!

My portraits are really starting to pick up, and I really hate using white muslin! I ordered black, gray, white, and red. It will actually be my first time using paper, and I am SOOOOO excited.

deapee

Kodak V803

08/30/2006 09:59:18 AM · #16

find someone on ebay auctioning some off and not charging for shipping. When you win the auction, they can either send it for free, or get some bad feedback when they don't send it.

I once sold a $120 motorcycle helmet on there for a freaking dollar and shipping included. It cost me $13 to ship it, so I lost the helmet and $12 in the deal.