[Leica] Independent film labs and photo stores

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Mike - I've been in the Denver area not quite 5 years ......but I 
haven't seen things/services vanish but then that doesn't mean they 
aren't about to. 

C41 I have done at the local Ritz - process only OR I go to Reed Photo 
for C41 and/or Chromes

Equipment venues seem stable:  S/S Optika and Englewood Camera - they 
have more than I have $

ernie

Mike Stoesz wrote:
> Howdy from Wyoming;
>
> I would like to do an online survey of the members of this list about the 
> availability of local independent (non-chain store) photo processing labs 
> and camera stores.  I own such a store/lab in Laramie, Wyoming, USA so the 
> trends of the industry are very important to my future and the direction I 
> take in providing services to my clients.
>
> 1.  How many local independent stores/labs were in your vicinity 5 years 
> ago? Vicinity meaning comfortable driving distance that you could use them 
> on a regular basis.
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> 2.  How many local independent stores/labs are there today?
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> 3.  What services were offered by the stores of 5 years ago?  And what 
> services did you use?
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> 4.  What services are offered today by the stores in your vicinity?  And 
> what services do you currently use?
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> 5.  What services were missing 5 years ago that you could have used or 
> needed then and now?
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> 6.  What services or products do you see a need for today?
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> 7.  What services or products would you like to see offered in 2-4 years?
>
> Many thanks to all,
>
> Mike Stoesz
> Laramie Digital/Photo Center
> Laramie, Wyoming, USA
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