JCX Expendables

Somebody really ought to help them with their website… But then again, if you’re looking at the website, you probably know what your need for your shoot. They will have it at a fair price. And if you don’t know what you need for your shoot, they will tell you what you’re looking for.
I only wish they were open later.

Absolutely wonderful staff! I had a fog machine konk out on me during a student film shooting at SFSU. I called them and they said come back to the store to switch it out. I stopped production, hauled ass to the Mission, switched it out for a working one, which worked great. When I came back to return it, they didn’t charge me anything and apologized for the inconvenience! True class operation! Thank you Janet, Bob and Zach! Rock on!

I love JCX and Janet. She is always accommodating. When I want to buy gear, I always check her first.

This is a review long overdue but all I can say is that when I came to Janet as a student film maker I was given the respect of a professional filmmaker and expert help for my expendable needs. My film was completed and many years later I still have not forgotten the help that I received from JCX. When someone does a good deed for you like these people, all you can do is pay it forward to someone else when they are in need.

The staff couldn’t be more helpful. Highly recommend.

Yes! This place is as good as it gets. Everything I always need, friendly service, and off street parking. Trifecta!

These guys are AMAZING. Bob and Jen helped me do the impossible — get two 4×8 sheets of foam core tied to my little car — so i could get them home — and it worked ;)
Not only was Bob totally technically savvy — both Jen and Bob were really nice about the whole thing. I highly recommend these fine folks and their awesome supplies/​tools/​materials.

I went here for supplies for a school project and the staff was so helpful! Even though they didnt have what I was looking for, they referred me to other places that might have it. Customer service is 1 000 ⁰⁰⁰⁄₁₀ :’)

Excellent service and a wide variety of gear makes this an invaluable resource for anyone involved in production. I was able to get exactly what I needed, in no time at all.

Walked in with a list of stuff I needed for my location lighting class, the staff was very helpful great customer service!!! Walked out with everything I needed to do the first assignment!

I had a product shoot to do recently and needed some last minute stuff. I guess I missed the memo that Calumet was closed since March (where have I been. deeer), so I scrambled to find anywhere BUT Gassers to go to for my stuff. Using Unilocal I found this place, and was happy they were also very close by where I live in the Mission, but have awesome hours (such as opening quite early if need be!). Lots of equipment and accessories for sale, kinda bummed they aren’t a rental house such as Calumet was, and it may have been there but I did not see any digital printing papers for sale, but all in all this is a great resource if you are a Photographer or Director. Very attentive and polite staff

Love JCX. I have been a client for years.
Great customer service and awesome store layout

One does not go into an expendables shop to receive therapy, one goes there to fulfill their production equipment needs, and be handled by knowledgeable staff. Even though I had to wait a bit to be helped, I was acknowledged, and when I was helped, Zach helped me thoroughly. He could have just sold me a part for my Arri light and told me to beat it. Instead, he took it in back, pulled out a drill and worked away to install the part. He actually came back with sweat on his brow, expecting nothing but a satisfied customer, which I am beyond! Thanks Zach, I really appreciate the extra effort to help me out!
Love the selection, the helpful folk, and the beautiful location (avec parking!!)

Just called and placed a order to be shipped to me from ‘JVX Expendables’-the woman taking the order was very short, abrupt and annoyed sounding… I doubt I will order anything from them again…
After all, expendable is a fitting name for them! Next!

My love for JCX Expendables caused me to create a Unilocal account.
I go to JCX for all of my camera assistant needs. They have everything I need and are always warm, welcoming, and happy to assist!
Definitely a candy store for filmmakers.

Great Customer Service every time I go here.
Everyone is so helpful in working with you to find what you need. If you are new to the game and don’t have all the film knowledge or terminology down, don’t sweat it. These guys work with you to find what you need.
They open early, have a good selection, have their own parking lot, student discounts and they are a block away from Humphry Slocombe.
Definitely my go to expendables shop.

Janet and her crew are the best.
Been doing business with them for over 20 years and I would give them 10 stars if I could.
Great space, very knowledgeable and supportive.
Always my first choice for expendables and grip.

Ok Im a film guy friend and neighbor. But these guys really are the best source for buying expendables like tape, c-​47s, blackwrap, light bulbs, layout board, Gel and Seamless paper.
They have a huge inventory on hand and it doesn’t hurt that the people are nice and knowledgeable about lighting gripping.
YES this PLACE HAS WHAT YOU NEED!
YUP I love them!

They’ve got a lot here. They’ll spend all their time with you and give you plenty of options. Zach is knowledgable and friendly and every now and then he’ll flash you a smile (zach, you look good with a smile, show it more often!)
I’m basically creating a filming studio with 0 knowledge. I’ve got Kino Flos that Zach kindly put the bulbs in for me, and other spot lights that he also assembled for me so I don’t have to get confused when I’m back at the studio with lots of different parts.
Everyone else here is awesome too, but I haven’t worked with them as much so I don’t know their names. I do know that their halloween candy bucket was pretty premium. KitKats, Hi-​Chews. I think I had almost 10 pieces all together. I spent enough tho not to feel bad.
It’s close to Humphrey’s so get some icecream afterwards. Don’t leave your expensive equipment in the car in front of the store tho, especially if the shop is closed– apparently people target these cars, knowing there’s pricey filming equipment.
WIsh they were open on Sundays, but other than that they’re helpful, have quite a bit of equipment, and have ample parking right in front.

No other place n the Bay area treats both novices and professional filmmakers with this level or service! And the icing on the cake they are better priced than most places too!
Make Films and Be Scary!