[APML] Scratched negatives from Lab- Need advice

["Gerry Cichocki" <gcichocki@hotmail.com>]

The lab I have been using to process my print film  has been "scratching" 
the negatives severely. It seems to be on the emulsion side (dull side) & 
the scratches run lengthwise.  So my first question is "does anyone truly 
get "scratch-free" negs back?
What are the sources of scratches? I know nothing of the developing process. 
I do not get the negs cut but they are in the plastic sleeves... does 
inserting them in the sleeves cause this? My camera rails/ rollers  are 
spotless (Nikon F3HP) & is just used for AP work.
I'm sure others on the list have been through this. If you can, please share 
your experience or provide some insight as to the best approach to use.
I was going to try another large professional lab but I had used them for 
some test shots sometime ago & when I looked back on those negs they had 
"some" scratches just not as severe.
Do you ask to be first in line after they clean the equipment? :')
Thank you, Gerry


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