Re: Slide Mounts: my experience

[P3D Tony Shapps <call@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In message <Pine.BSD/.3.91.970405081303.18764B-
100000@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, P3D emdesher <emdesher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
t> writes
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>On Thu, 3 Apr 1997, P3D wrote:
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>> Last year, I did a cost analysis of three different glass mounting systems:
>>  1.  Albion masks between glass.  2.  RBT mounts w/ anti-newton glass.  3.
>>  EMDE mounts.  (Being a cost accountant, I was in my element).  The most
>> economical is the RBT by far. 
>>
>snip
>> Robert Linnstaedt
>> 
>> 
>Since the question of cost was raised by Robert Linnstaedt, I am 
>wondering how he arrived at his conclusion about "The most economical is 
>the RBT by far."  Please note I am NOT questioning his preference for the 
>RBT mount-that's a personal choice each stereographer makes about which 
>features he favors the most.  RBT mounts are greatly admired by some, 
>others don't like them.  But that is not the point of this thread, cost is.
>He said he compared the cost of three glassed mounts: Albion, EMDE, and RBT.
>I am going to compare them on the basis of the completed mount, as 
>suggested by the dealer or manufacturer.  First, the Albion as 
>represented by Reel 3D's catalogue No. 18, the last one to feature the 
>Albion mask.  
>Mask   $11.95 per 50  ($11.95 divided by 50 = 23.9 cents each)........23.9
>plain wrap glass $44.95/200 pieces (2 required per mount) equals......44.95
>or if you buy a lessor quantity $29.95/100...........................(59.90)
>bind mount with silver polyester tape (estimate 12 inches per mount, 
>assuming no waste, so approximately 216 mounts per roll of tape or 
>$14.95 divided by 216 equals...........................................0.07
>Thus, at best, the price of a completed glassed Albion mount is 68.92 cents,
>or 83.87 cents if you bought the 100 count glass package.
>According to Jon Golden, the glassed version RBT mount costs $35 per 50 
>slides per box, or 70 cents each.  There is a quantity price scale, and 
>the best price is for 7 or more boxes at $28.00 per box, so the price 
>comes down to 64 cents each, for a required $224.00 purchase.  Jon has also 
>indicated there will be a price drop in the future. 
>The last published EMDE prices for a glassed mount were:
>mask...................$14.95 per package of 100 or 14.95 cents each...14.95
>glass....box of 200, two required per mount, at $39.95 equals..........39.95
>binder...box of 100 at $14.95 equals...................................14.95
>also I was running a special of a box of glass & binders for a combined 
>price of $49.95 equals.....(no miniumium purchase required)...........(49.95)
>So, the most a completed EMDE slide cost was 69.85 each and at best was
>64.90 cents each.  For this comparsion, I haven't included shipping charges.
>Totals:  Albion most expensive was 83.87, least 68.92
>         RBT     "      "       is 70.00, least 64.00
>         EMDE    "      "      was 69.85, least 64.90
>I would argue that the price differences at the quantities typically 
>purchased were very close, and none was clearly less expensive then each 
>other.  At this point, comparison of features becomes important and one's 
>personal preferences, but that is a different issue.
>Dennis Sherwood   emdesher@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
The next time you'rew analysing the cost of slide mounts take a look at
our web site!  There's a good selection there at prices we think right.
-- 
Tony Shapps
http://www.wscreen.demon.co.uk


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