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Where do you get negatives scanned?

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Jiberfish
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I have picked up film photography and dont know where to get my negatives scanned. I am thinking of buying a scanner, but my price range is in the sub 100 dollar range.

Where do you guys get your's scanned? I know i can go to walgreens or walmart, but i have heard they don't return the negatives and that the quality might not be that good. And also, what would be a good negative scanner in my price range? I have looked at these ones, but would rather buy one that you guys can vouch for on quality!:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1018538-REG/wolverine_f2d20super_super_f2d_4_in_1_film.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=863022&Q=&is=REG&A=details

+k for helpful responses as always...
Jan 28 2014 6:48PM
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MACAQUE
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Don't pay to have anything scanned for a while and save up to buy a quality scanner.
Jan 28 2014 6:56PM
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BrightonFridays
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^ Id have to agree with that

I have experiment with getting developing labs to make a digital copies but they always come out terribly. Scanner is a large investment but definitely worth it. I have been lucky enough that my school had a bunch of really good ones but now I am trying to decide if it is worth my money.
Jan 28 2014 7:52PM
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Jiberfish
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Any suggestions on a quality scanner? Budget is <200
Jan 28 2014 8:59PM
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MACAQUE
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Save more money. It's not like your negatives are just gonna disappear if you don't scan them right away.
Jan 29 2014 8:29PM
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Balto
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you can sometimes find an old plustek on ebay for under 200
Jan 29 2014 8:39PM
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