I need a Nikon FH-3 Film Holder

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.scanner (More info?)

B & H received a supply of FH-3's just prior to Christmas. I have already received mine; as I
recall, it was around $14.

On 14 Dec 2004 20:08:28 -0800, winhag@yahoo.com wrote:

>John,
>
>Keep checking B&H (bhphotovideo.com) it comes in and sells out over and
>over again. I went through the same thing four or five months ago
>
>John K. wrote:
>> Hi all. I searched all over North America and Europe to buy online a
>> Nikon FH-3 Film Holder, to no avail. The item has been on backorder
>for
>> as long as I can remember. For Some Reason, Nikon didn't include it
>with
>> the CoolScan V, and doesn't provide any means to purchase it.
>>
>> IF anyone has this FH-3 in mint condition (which ususally comes with
>the
>> Super CoolScan) and doesn't need it, please post it on eBay. I'll buy
>it
>> USD$45 + UPS shipping to Canada if there's a 'buy now' option. (it
>> usually costs $15/new, but I need it NOW!) I'll pay PayPal or US
>money
>> order.
>>
>> I really don't understand why Nikon 1) didn't include this 'cheap'
>> accessory with their scanners. 2) I don't understand why Nikon
>doesn't
>> provide easy access to this accessory. 3) I don't understand why
>Nikon
>> does all it can to turn customers away from them next time. Really.
>>
>> Thanks all.