Re: Cost of Pt ? - follow on to Kallitypes

Beakman (beakman@netcom.com)
Mon, 28 Oct 1996 05:40:32 -0800 (PST)

> Folks - Thanks for the great responses to my
> "Kallitypes - Do I want to try it ?" message. I thought I wanted
> to print Kallitypes because of cost - however ...
>
> It was my original perception (from kit prices) that Platinum
> would run me about $25 per 8x10 print (does not include paper).
> That's based on a PF kit. One note I received indicated the cost
> for Pt. was something like $1.75 for a 9x11. If I can print 8x10 in
> the $2-$3 range for chemistry then I'll go for Pt.
>
> So my question is: What is the estimated cost for chemistry for
> an 8x10 ? And through what source would I find the chemistry
> (obviously not PF) ?
>
> Many thanks -

I buy my chemistry from Bostick & Sullivan. I have estimated that a 8x10
*including* oversize paper costs me about $5. I use a 1:7
platinum:palladium mix.

David Fokos