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Heads up - Kodak Gold 200 @ Walmart

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Heads up - Kodak Gold 200 @ Walmart

So as someone who's going through a separation/divorce, my old go-to's for film photography were basically anything I landed in my hands, and processing was an afterthought (I'd estimate I was spending about $60-100 per month on my hobby). I have a couple rolls left of the "good" stuff, but I've picked up a triple pack of 24 exposure Kodak Gold 200 at Walmart for $12.98 + HST. It sort of surprised me, because I saw it sell out pretty quick, then to my amazement, they replenished the rack. I scan my own negatives now, so basic processing is about $7 per roll at Aden (with tax). I also found the 24 frame count less likely to sit in my body half-exposed, IE just the right amount of frames for me, not waiting on another day for the other dozen frames left as it would be the case with a 36 exposure roll. I may get into self-developing later on, but it's pretty cheap at that price.


With a couple economic changes like that, I can keep enjoying my hobby, because separation/divorce is hard on the wallet.

PS / Off-topic:

Child support for two kids from two different women is almost $1400 a month (on a net monthly salary of about $4k). Wrap it up and be really, really sure she's going to stick around if you are going to have a child with your wife/girlfriend. My ex-wife and I are quite amicable and we intend to keep it that way, she hasn't asked for anything from my pensions, only child support, so this is by no means a slog at her. She came into the picture around the time myself and my older child's mother were going through lawyers (and racking up a crazy statement) - so we agreed, a bare minimum of lawyers, it only ends up taking from the kids.
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Sorry to hear about your situation...

Which walmart?
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Downtown camera is selling the 24 exp at $5.80 (or 3 pack at $17.4). If you get the AM/FM discount, it works out to $13.05 + tax for 3 rolls
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I was running out actually. Went to my local Walmart got a few packs. Thank you OP.
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MoonDoggy wrote: Downtown camera is selling the 24 exp at $5.80 (or 3 pack at $17.4). If you get the AM/FM discount, it works out to $13.05 + tax for 3 rolls

I have the discount (as it's basically the only place I have access to that takes E6 processing), but I live in Sudbury, and while I am in Toronto three or four times a week, I end up getting there too late or having to leave before they open.



North end Sudbury walmart (3097), there's a good chance the south end wally world has it as well, but don't quote me on that.
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fuelmizercowboy wrote: So as someone who's going through a separation/divorce, my old go-to's for film photography were basically anything I landed in my hands, and processing was an afterthought (I'd estimate I was spending about $60-100 per month on my hobby). I have a couple rolls left of the "good" stuff, but I've picked up a triple pack of 24 exposure Kodak Gold 200 at Walmart for $12.98 + HST. It sort of surprised me, because I saw it sell out pretty quick, then to my amazement, they replenished the rack. I scan my own negatives now, so basic processing is about $7 per roll at Aden (with tax). I also found the 24 frame count less likely to sit in my body half-exposed, IE just the right amount of frames for me, not waiting on another day for the other dozen frames left as it would be the case with a 36 exposure roll. I may get into self-developing later on, but it's pretty cheap at that price.


With a couple economic changes like that, I can keep enjoying my hobby, because separation/divorce is hard on the wallet.

PS / Off-topic:

Child support for two kids from two different women is almost $1400 a month (on a net monthly salary of about $4k). Wrap it up and be really, really sure she's going to stick around if you are going to have a child with your wife/girlfriend. My ex-wife and I are quite amicable and we intend to keep it that way, she hasn't asked for anything from my pensions, only child support, so this is by no means a slog at her. She came into the picture around the time myself and my older child's mother were going through lawyers (and racking up a crazy statement) - so we agreed, a bare minimum of lawyers, it only ends up taking from the kids.
Do you have the UPC code? It would make it easier for people to check inventory. Also, word to your off-topic wisdom. I know people say it kills the romance, but given the changing social attitudes towards marriage ("Why stick around and work through it when you can find someone else?), the reality that we will rarely stay in one job for our life (i.e., mobility is important) and how stacked Family Court is against men, it really does make sense to have a pre-nuptial agreement.

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