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TIL my local camera shop's film fridge tells a story
Six months ago, their film fridge was half empty, mostly just a few packs of Portra 400 and some Tri-X. I went in yesterday and it's completely full, with three new shelves added. The owner said they're now selling over 200 rolls a week, up from maybe 50. He thinks a bunch of local college kids started a film club last semester. Has anyone else seen their local shop's stock change that fast?
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nora_barnes5mo ago
Honestly, that fridge is probably the most exciting thing happening in that whole shopping center. It's like a weird little victory garden for overpriced nostalgia. Good for them, I guess, but my wallet hurts just thinking about it.
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quinn3775mo ago
That fridge is a whole mood for sure.
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thompson.tyler4mo ago
Went in expecting to roll my eyes at another fad, but @quinn377's comment about the fridge being a mood hit me different. My local shop was down to like, five rolls of expired TMax last fall. Now they got a whole corner dedicated to Cinestill and even a bulk loader for people on a budget. The owner told me it's mostly kids shooting Holgas and point-and-shoots, not gear snobs like I figured. Kinda makes me rethink the whole "film is dying" thing I used to say.
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