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In the Days of Film some photographers used to send strips of negatives to magazines, presumably expecting them to print them all up to see if they wanted to use them. That didn't happen, no-one has the time or money to waste.

A bit of effort to explain an enquiry in the first place will pay dividends.

Comment by johnriley posted on Cheap ebay studio flash kits at 01/09/2010 - 09:29

Slightly darker is good, but I do like the background as it is.

The image is quite attractive so it depends on whether it fits in with the overall look wanted for the calendar. Good luck, hope you're successful!

Comment by johnriley posted on Grevillea at 01/09/2010 - 08:57

On Monday we went to Martin Mere. There is a new extended path around the reed beds and these delightful butterflies were everywhere.
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Comment by johnriley posted on Common Blue at 01/09/2010 - 08:11

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Why? They had staff working Saturday, Sunday and Monday. DHL will collect from them over a weekend too

Not sure where you are based polchraine, but in the UK we have had a Holiday Weekend. I would find it very acceptable if the warehouse had been closed for the weekend, or working on a reduced level of staff. They are entitled to some time off IMHO.

Comment by johnriley posted on PENTAX D FA 100mm - £284.89 @ Currys at 31/08/2010 - 20:20

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If Currys can knock of £200 are they selling at a loss - doubt it.

They might have made a special purchase, so it is hard to judge.

Also don't forget that "margin" overall means more than just the mark up on an item. I once worked for a company that, when all their costs were taken into account, needed to make 30% to break even. This was the overall mark up on their products. Some items had lower mark ups, some had higher. So, if their overall mark up worked out at 31% then only the 1% was profit.

It ain't easy to make a living.

Comment by johnriley posted on PENTAX D FA 100mm - £284.89 @ Currys at 31/08/2010 - 18:12

The last time I did a Blurb book it was quite fun watching the tracking info as it went fro The Netherlands to Paris, to Manchester and then to my door.

I was almost expecting to be advised "walking towards door now" it was getting so specific.

Comment by johnriley posted on PENTAX D FA 100mm - £284.89 @ Currys at 31/08/2010 - 16:15

Today is the first opportunity that Currys have had to send the item, so pretty fast really. We can all track via DHL.

Comment by johnriley posted on PENTAX D FA 100mm - £284.89 @ Currys at 31/08/2010 - 16:00

I can see you will be having a new Photo Partner for your walks - no bad thing at all but just watch she doesn't outshine you!

Comment by johnriley posted on I have bred a Pentax User! at 30/08/2010 - 22:44

Thank you, bid placed.

Comment by johnriley posted on 70 limited and Sigma Zoom at 30/08/2010 - 20:06

I take the point, but I'm not sure that anything can be done about it. The originators would have to make sure the information is retained. Alternatively, basic info can be included in the description manually.

Comment by johnriley posted on Hiding exif data at 30/08/2010 - 19:55

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