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<blockquote data-quote="johnwartjr" data-source="post: 9707" data-attributes="member: 2176">Discontinued doesn't mean impossible to find, luckily. Lots of knock-offs, and even some genuine parts still out there.I am going to guess it uses the 3271 plate?<a href="http://www.adorama.com/BG3271.html" target="_blank">410PL Manfrotto Rapid Connect Mounting Plate (1/4&quot;-20) for 394, 3270, 3275, 410 and 3436RC4 (Spare) (#3271)</a>Most 'good' Bogen and Manfrotto tripods tend to have pretty decent parts supplies in the aftermarket and possibly even in OEM - I've seen some mighty nice used tripods for $100 or less on eBay, but you have to shop smart like always - don't get too tied up on any one tripod. If the price gets too expensive for your tastes, wait for the next one! You have to be really careful with eBay because stuff often ends up selling for more than retail because people get in bidding wars.I would, however, like a good Manfrotto monopod <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="johnwartjr, post: 9707, member: 2176"] Discontinued doesn't mean impossible to find, luckily. Lots of knock-offs, and even some genuine parts still out there. I am going to guess it uses the 3271 plate? [url=http://www.adorama.com/BG3271.html]410PL Manfrotto Rapid Connect Mounting Plate (1/4"-20) for 394, 3270, 3275, 410 and 3436RC4 (Spare) (#3271)[/url] Most 'good' Bogen and Manfrotto tripods tend to have pretty decent parts supplies in the aftermarket and possibly even in OEM - I've seen some mighty nice used tripods for $100 or less on eBay, but you have to shop smart like always - don't get too tied up on any one tripod. If the price gets too expensive for your tastes, wait for the next one! You have to be really careful with eBay because stuff often ends up selling for more than retail because people get in bidding wars. I would, however, like a good Manfrotto monopod :) [/QUOTE]

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