On Mar 1, 2005, at 2:04 PM, maggieradlick wrote:
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> Hi Everyone, I have been doing some independent research on the
> Kirland paper source. I believe what I have learned to be accurate
> and my sources, who wish to remain anonymous, I believe are quite
> reliable.
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> The Kirkland Professional Glossy paper is manufactured in Switzerland
> by Ilford on a special contract formulated basis. It is a very high
> volume seller and there are no plans to put it out in larger sizes
> any time soon. Ilford does contract paper formulations for other
> chains in the USA and they all seem to have a different tweak to
> them. These papers are manufactured with a view to best retail cost,
> by that I mean best value for the retail customer, therefore selling
> into high volume markets. Therefore, small market niches such as the
> B&W photography market do not justify the making of larger sizes.
> It is indeed unfortunate but, that is how it is. For those of you
> have been curious about this Costco/Kirkland paper situation I hope
> this post is of some value. Best, Phil
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