Looking for some cheap B&W resin coated paper. Ideas?

[stellarbeam]

I need to get some 8 x 10 resin coated multigrade paper in the next few days and Calumet are all out. I've been having a bit of a nose online but only seem to be coming across stuff that is even more expensive than the Ilford paper.

Does anyone know of a brand that is significantly cheaper or a site that is pretty reasonable? I'm going to be getting either a 50 or 100 pack for college work. Most of my stuff is going to be done on 12 x 16 so I'm happy get cheap 8 x 10 stuff to have a play about with things.

 

[Carl V]

I don't know what Calumet were charging, but Silverprint are pretty reasonable with Ilford papers:

http://www.silverprint.co.uk/ProductByGroup.asp?PrGrp=1181

They do a good range of multigrade papers - 10x8 in 100 sheets (resin coated) is just under £27. They're slightly cheaper than getting them direct from Ilford themselves.

 

[Kev M]

Try www.darkroom.co.uk or www.novadarkroom.com I've used both before and the service was very good. You could always try a nearby Jessops or Jacobs but they might not be the cheapest.

 

[marcin]

I've been using silverprint for a while, quick shipping, no hassle

 

[raathistle]

silverprint sometimes do their own branded paper which is described as a cheap paper perfect for proofing

 

[robadob]

Quite an old post, but an interesting question nonetheless. Ag-Photographic stock a very wide range of b&w and colour paper at probably the best prices you'll find around, and Matt, the owner, is a great guy.
Also, evilbay is a great place to find bargains on paper. I recently picked up 10 sheets of 12x16 ilfospeed grade 3 and 16x20 multigrade rc for £1.04 each! As well as 75 sheets of 9.5x12 kentmere vc select for £12, and more that I cant be bothered to list.

 

[Kev M]

7dayshop are clearing a load of RC multigrade paper at the minute.