my profile | my password | search | faq & rules | forum home

» Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE   » Operations   » Film Handlers' Forum   » I. C. E. ? (Page 2)

This topic comprises 3 pages: 1  2  3

Author Topic: I. C. E. ? Jim Bedford Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 597 From: Telluride, CO, USA (733 mi. WNW of Rockwall, TX but it seems much, much longer) Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-04-2007 11:09 AM                        We've bought over 1500 seats from Tankersley over the years. We're getting 80 Seating Concept rockers next week for a small venue. Always got good deals and good seats. I've dealt with Bob for almost 20 years and he's fair and knowledgeable. But he's dealing with bone cancer right now and is hopefully recovering. I've been dealing with Allen Christiansen there who's been most helpful.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-04-2007 06:40 PM                     I'm sorry to hear about Bob's cancer for sure!! However if you contact me off line I could refer you to quite a list of what we and several other dealers call "Bob's One Time Only Customers". By "One Time Only" I mean they only got screwed once, they wisened up the next time around. And the most famous quote from them is.... "Oh yea... That projector has been completely rebuilt" Mark  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 08-04-2007 09:28 PM                        Also, lamps, surround speakers (60 new woofers in one plex) sound racks, etc. Louis  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 08-04-2007 11:27 PM                  Louis, your post confused me. Are you saying: or ???  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 08-05-2007 06:16 AM                        Phil, sorry, just extending Mark's list of "things sold in perfect condition" that had to be immediately rebuilt. Louis  |  IP: Logged Steven J Hart Master Film Handler Posts: 282 From: WALES, ND, USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 08-05-2007 08:07 AM                        I have had a couple good experiences with Bob Tankersley. We bought a couple hundred used american desk seats about 7 years ago - very good condition. When the trucking company tried to charge me way more than Bob's shipping quote he took care of the problem. I also purchased a rebuilt intermittent for my Century C from Bob. Its been running perfectly for about 9 years. Steve  |  IP: Logged Alan Gouger Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 501 From: Bradenton, FL, USA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 08-05-2007 09:46 AM                        I've bought a few things off their ebay auctions. I have never had any trouble with them or complaints but I've noticed as the auction gets down to the last hour someone jumps in and starts repeatedly bidding against them selves raising the price so its no longer a good deal. Im sure it is their second account ( makes no sense other wise ) making sure they are not losing money but it kills the excitement of the auction everyone likes a good deal once in a while hence the thrill of an auction. That kills the spirit.  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 08-05-2007 10:56 AM                     Alan...welcome to E-Bay. I just bought two projectors in which 3 - 4 parts I salvaged for service paid for the deal. If you are a seller you will see who is "watching" your bidsite for future reference to bid. On my auctions I see no bids or low bids until the last hour, and if there are many "watchers", then there is a frenzy E-bay is a love - hate deal. ICECO should have many cheap deals for the next few months since they are moving the bulk of good stock to near to the Atlanta airport and ebaying the one only or orphan stock. The cost of doing business in Miami, with insurance and taxes, is a six figure charge to the bottom line versus Atlanta.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-05-2007 09:01 PM                     quote: Richard Fowler The cost of doing business in Miami, with insurance and taxes, is a six figure charge to the bottom line versus Atlanta. So Richard... I guess that means you are well past the six figure mark every year . Ya know... he coulda moved it all to Mississippi too... they'd have probably paid him to come there. Mark  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 08-06-2007 09:19 AM                     Mark, that is between my partner, accountant and insurance agent Our insurance and tax costs have gone up 400% in the last five years. I have a freind who is moving to Northern Florida and will commute to Miami for the 12 - 15 days a month of work and will be ahead even if we have $5.00 gas.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-06-2007 11:06 AM                     Ha? Spending that much time commuting back and forth will certainly lower his overall quality of life . Thats a long drive lots of wear and tear on the vehicle! He would probably spend more time getting through airports... Update: One of our techs is in Colorado right now repairing a CP-500 and penthouse that came from Tankersley.... I was told by our tech that it was supposed to have worked at their shop . Mark  |  IP: Logged Larry Shaw Expert Film Handler Posts: 238 From: Boston, MA, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 08-14-2007 06:31 PM                        Robert Tankersley passed away on Sunday, August 12th. Larry  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 08-14-2007 10:54 PM                     That is sad news. I recently purchased a used ISCO HD Scope attachment from him that was in very good condition.  |  IP: Logged Steven J Hart Master Film Handler Posts: 282 From: WALES, ND, USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 08-14-2007 11:16 PM                        I'm very sad to hear about Bob's passing. He was avery helpful and freindly man to deal with.  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 08-15-2007 02:01 PM                     I too am saddened by his passing. His company gave me one of the best quotes I received. May God give his family comfort. I hope the company continues to flourish.  |  IP: Logged

All times are Central (GMT -6:00)

This topic comprises 3 pages: 1  2  3

Printer-friendly view of this topic

Hop To: Select a Forum: Category: Operations -------------------- Digital Cinema Forum Film Handlers' Forum Large Format Forum Ground Level Feature Info, Trailer Attachments & REAL Credit Offsets Category: Community -------------------- Film-Yak Film Handlers' Movie Reviews The Afterlife Bob Maar's Joke-A-Thon Category: Classified -------------------- Equipment and Supplies Wanted/For Sale Help Wanted/Seeking Employment Category: System -------------------- Software Beta Testing Forum

The Film-Tech Forums are designed for various members related to the cinema industry to express their opinions, viewpoints and testimonials on various products, services and events based upon speculation, personal knowledge and factual information through use, therefore all views represented here allow no liability upon the publishers of this web site and the owners of said views assume no liability for any ill will resulting from these postings. The posts made here are for educational as well as entertainment purposes and as such anyone viewing this portion of the website must accept these views as statements of the author of that opinion and agrees to release the authors from any and all liability.