Re: Cost of Pt ? - follow on to Kallitypes
Kerik Kouklis (KOUKLIS_KERIK@aphub.aerojetpd.com)
28 Oct 96 02:50:28 GMT
> <<
> 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.
> >>
> Doug, by PF I assime you mean Photographers Formulary? Their prices are
> about 4x what Bostick and Sullivan charge for the same material. I can't
> imanage that I'm paying more than $2-$3 for an 8x10.
I also use B&S materials [(505)474-0890]. PF is a ripoff for Pt/Pd
supplies. For double-coated prints on Arches Platine paper (perhaps
the most expensive way to print Pt/Pd) an 8x10 costs me about $3.50
and a 7x17 costs about $5.25. This is with a 4:1 ratio of Palladium
to Platinum. Single coating on less expensive paper could easily cut
these costs in half. Depends what you are after. You can also save
a substantial amount by getting together a group and buying a large
quantity from B&S. There volume discounts are very good.
Kerik