Where to look for empty reels

[lo.fi.love]

I just scored 10 BASF pancakes for pretty darn cheap. Now, I need reels/flanges and boxes. Where should I go for this if I'm looking for a bargain?

I see cheap auctions on ebay for old Scotch reels, but no boxes. I just put an ad on Craigslist, too. Does anybody have any suggestions? Just thought I'd put this question out there...

thanks!

[sweetbeats]

7" or 10.5"?

[lo.fi.love]

Originally Posted by sweetbeats

7" or 10.5"?

Oh, sorry. 10.5". I found a source for empty boxes, too. Minimum order of 50 boxes. I could order a carton of 50 and split it with a friend.

[sweetbeats]

I was gonna say eBay would be the 1st place I'd recommend...I have a running search for "(reel, tape)"...that searches for anything with reel or tape in it and then I narrow down the sellers exclusions.

[RRuskin]

Originally Posted by sweetbeats

I was gonna say eBay would be the 1st place I'd recommend...I have a running search for "(reel, tape)"...that searches for anything with reel or tape in it and then I narrow down the sellers exclusions.

I've got some 1/2" reels w/boxes. 5 in all. Reels and boxes are in good condition. $15.00 each or all for $60.00. + shipping. That's about 50% of what dealers are charging now.

[lo.fi.love]

Ask (or post on Craigslist) and ye shall receive. I just got an email from someone who has 30 reels of recorded tape. He wants to sell them for $10 apiece. And who knows - maybe the tape is OK, too.

I feel kinda bad about sending a gigantic wad of magnetic tape to the landfill, but... ah. Sigh.

[cjacek]

I've heard that oxide grows on trees in California..

When you get there and the reels look good, ask the seller to give you a good 'bulk deal', maybe $5 / tape.