Re: [APML] Last Gasp for SprintScan 4000

["Andy Wallace" <andywallace@home.com>]

Jim-

Filing Chapter 11 does not necessarily mean that Polaroid will go out of
business--that is Chapter 7.  The Company will likely be reorganized,
continue to operate, restructure its debt and the losers will primarily be
the shareholders. The scanner may be a great deal and could get even
cheaper.

Andy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Bandy" <jbandy@airmail.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 3:30 PM
Subject: [APML] Last Gasp for SprintScan 4000


> Apparently, Polaroid is expected to declare bankruptcy today.
> I figure now is the time to get a SS4000, since they can be had for
> $700 now.  It is unlikely the bankruptcy court will allow them to pay
> the $200 rebate, (but I COULD get lucky and get it for $500.)
>
> It appears that the SS4000 still rates highest on this list for
> astro use and seems to have the least problems/issues.
>
> What do you all believe are the most debilitating issues related to
getting
> a soon to be orphaned scanner product?  Is the ver 5.0 software
> good?  There will probably be no warrantee fulfillment.  Have many of you
> owners had problems needing warrantee service?  Parts??
>
> The Super Coolscan 4000 ED is still street priced at  $1,500 +, and a
> bigger jump than I can afford.  Please shower me with your opinions, both
> good and bad.
>
> Jim Bandy
>
>
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