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found this guy (studio 98 ) on ebay, he is located in Kitchener. Does anyone get stuff from him before? are his stuff durable!

http://stores.ebay.ca/STUDIO-98?_rdc=1

I am planning to go there this week to get stuff from him, anyone interested for a ride?[/url]
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Good Question; I looked for equipment on and off and he seems to be fairly cheap. When I last asked about local pickup - he said no; but there have been some posts that I dug up where he did allow it (for 1-2 items). So depends on his mood for the day? hehehe

It looks like a lot of the stuff that is on ebay/CL seems to be pretty much the same thing; but prices vary greatly.

would love to hear some personal experience / review on the quality of the products.
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I have a softbox from him .. Its not bad .. It certainly works as it should .. Not the greatest but for a starter it certainly works
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I have a softbox from him .. Its not bad .. It certainly works as it should .. Not the greatest but for a starter it certainly works
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Group buy!! LOL

Wish I could come but I'd love to grab the Black and White Muslins he has for $65. If not, i'd just get him to ship since its. Apparently it free shipping for certain items, and these muslins qualify
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i wouldn't mind going on a group buy. i need a background set up, hehe.
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Did he say it's ok for you to pick up locally? when are you planning to go? I am interested in that 5in1 reflector.
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I second J__'s motion :)
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Delsorbo wrote:
Did he say it's ok for you to pick up locally? when are you planning to go? I am interested in that 5in1 reflector.


I am wanting for his reply on ebay for local pick up. :wink:
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Delsorbo wrote:
Did he say it's ok for you to pick up locally? when are you planning to go? I am interested in that 5in1 reflector.


You should get one of these if you have the time to wait - I have had mine for two years - decent quality for the price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/43-5-in-1-Light-Mul ... 2a0f042bc7
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Dang, he only sells the 3-in-1 umbrellas in 4-packs.
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when I visited him he had more items than what was listed on ebay since he just runs the whole thing from warehouse and not a typical store front. I picked up random stuff I wasn't planning since I just saw them lying around. might be one of the reasons he rejects people visiting sometimes since he might not be there all the time. but yeah, nice guy to deal with.
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Dang, he only sells the 3-in-1 umbrellas in 4-packs.


Want to group buy? We can group buy and split the costs :D I'm in for it, just need 2 more people :D
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Having a 5-in-1 reflector is one of the most versatile things you can have in your strobist arsenal, or even shooting ambient. The diffusion panel itself is great to soften the light, especially with speedlites.
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alvin85 wrote:
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Dang, he only sells the 3-in-1 umbrellas in 4-packs.


Want to group buy? We can group buy and split the costs :D I'm in for it, just need 2 more people :D


I am planning to take 2 of that.... are u guys joining for a group buy?
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Simon wrote:
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Dang, he only sells the 3-in-1 umbrellas in 4-packs.


Want to group buy? We can group buy and split the costs :D I'm in for it, just need 2 more people :D


I am planning to take 2 of that.... are u guys joining for a group buy?


I'll be up for 1, don't know about qualdoth.
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I bought a strip softbox from them a year and a bit ago. No problems with them. Seems pretty reputable.
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alvin85 wrote:
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Dang, he only sells the 3-in-1 umbrellas in 4-packs.


Want to group buy? We can group buy and split the costs :D I'm in for it, just need 2 more people :D


I am planning to take 2 of that.... are u guys joining for a group buy?


I'll be up for 1, don't know about qualdoth.


Yeah, I'd be down for 1. Let me see if there is anything else there I would want and maybe we can organize something.
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Those umbrellas look like the 7.99 Yongnuo umbrellas, of which I have one. Again, decent quality but they are prone to breakage. For 14.99 I would pickup all three - you may use two or more on one lighting setup.
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Group buy! Group buy! Group buy! :D
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Simon wrote:
found this guy (studio 98 ) on ebay, he is located in Kitchener. Does anyone get stuff from him before? are his stuff durable!

http://stores.ebay.ca/STUDIO-98?_rdc=1

I am planning to go there this week to get stuff from him, anyone interested for a ride?[/url]


When are you going? I might be down for a ride.
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alvin85 wrote:
Simon wrote:
found this guy (studio 98 ) on ebay, he is located in Kitchener. Does anyone get stuff from him before? are his stuff durable!

http://stores.ebay.ca/STUDIO-98?_rdc=1

I am planning to go there this week to get stuff from him, anyone interested for a ride?[/url]


When are you going? I might be down for a ride.



just got a reply from seller. He is not available on Saturday. But he is ok on Thursday. As I need the gear for Sunday, I will go on Thursday.

my list:
2x 7' light stand $50
4x 3-1 umbrella $52 (gp buy)
2x speedlite softbox $85
1x wh/bk backdrop $62
total $250

hope u guys can add something more, so we can get a deal fr him.
PM to me by 4pm 13/4/2011 for your shopping list with link as I will email him again for updated price

(PS free shipping on ebay, cost added to listing price already.)
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Had a look at the list of stuff he's got, just the umbrella for me at this point. Simon you already have this on your list as the group buy. Let us know how we can arrange to meet up and pay you back whenever you're ready.
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thanks to those who placed their order. no more new order accepted

I will be at sick kids tomorrow evening to attend part 2 of Ryan's presentation. Please let me know if you are going, so I will bring your item(s) along.

I will try my best to lower the amount when I get there. Please add HST to your order, and I will be appreciated if punch in additional gas money.
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Thanks Simon for setting up the group buy and picking up!

Very much appreciated.
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