30 Jul
2015
30 Jul
'15
9:24 a.m.
I think it was someone on this list who told the story of some
antique furniture that was rented out with a ridicoulously high
deposit and got it back with bullet holes. Apparently the
deposit wasn't ridiculous enough with respect to the overall
budget of the film.
Evan: it would be interesting to read your contract. I've loaned
an IBM 5150 once with a contract I scribbled up myself.
the result: https://youtu.be/Zfcm2JL4Lnk
(spot the technical error)
/P
On Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 07:28:44AM -0700, dwight wrote:
I'd think a ridiculously high deposit alone with
the contract
would ensure proper use.
Simply state if it is damaged in any way, they keep the computer
and you keep the deposit.
I've done similar in the past and always got things back.
Dwight
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:08:59 -0400
From: evan at snarc.net
To: General at classiccmp.org; classiccmp.org:On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts cctalk at
classiccmp.org
Subject: Re: Wanted: IBM AS/400 in NY for a film
MARCH is working on this deal, since metro NYC is our backyard.
For anyone interested: we always require a signed contract with strict
rules about how our artifacts can/can't be used by renters. In the past
few years we did most of the computers for "The Americans", "Halt &
Catch Fire", Apple/MSFT episode of "American Genius", and a major
Hollywood film that I can't reveal, along with several smaller deals. In
each case, the contract requires proof of their insurance; numerous
rules about transportation, storage, and (of course) actual usage; and
additional rules requiring MARCH delegates to on-site if anything needs
to be up and running. Everything from wrapping to power to proximity of
any open beverages is covered. Related: there are some artifacts we
won't rent at any price due to value/rarity/size/etc.
I
received this email - they want am IBM AS/400 for a film - it
doesn't have to work. They will pay for transportation and rent. Near
Brooklyn NY I think.
And what will they pay for damage or destruction?