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  1. Hoya Buys 3M Safety and is selling Zeiss/Sola products

    I knew Hoya was buying 3M Safety, but I just received an email saying they were substituting Zeiss/Sola progressives for the Essilor progressives 3M used to offer. Does anyone know why Zeiss...
  2. Don't be afraid or threatened. A good optician...

    Don't be afraid or threatened. A good optician is worth their weight in gold, or in this case frame knowledge.
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    Glass nose pads

    Nose Pad King lists nose pads made of glass on their website but I can't find any independent info on these pads. Does anyone know anything about this kind of nose pad?
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    Help Identifying a Progressive Lens

    For the second time I have run across a progressive with a marking above the nasal circle that looks stick figure of a flame. There is a vertical line, a gap and then 4 lines radiating from the top....
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    Attn: Kansas city opticians

    Romanelli Optix, a luxury eyewear dispensary with three locations in the KC Metro is looking for a couple of opticians to join our team. High end experience is great but we will train the right...
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    We do quite well with JF Rey. We do carry some...

    We do quite well with JF Rey. We do carry some Lux lines but have an exclusive with Rey in our area and am sure that will go away with Lux
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    Luxottica and JF Rey

    A rep told me last week that Luxottica is purchasing JF Rey, that the sale will be completed by the end of the year. Can anyone verify this? Thanks.
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    Up here in the NW Walmart uses Nikon...

    Up here in the NW Walmart uses Nikon progressives. I don't mean that as a bad thing. I just always like to know who in my area uses the products I consider using.
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    Luxury frames, so probably more than 10k.

    Luxury frames, so probably more than 10k.
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    Used to be 50, but negotiable. Not sure now.

    Used to be 50, but negotiable. Not sure now.
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    Larry is not involved in Chrome anymore. He has...

    Larry is not involved in Chrome anymore. He has a luxury store in South Miami Beach called V.A.U.L.T. and there are rumours he surfaced again in Aspen.
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    I worked for Chrome not too long ago. Lux bought...

    I worked for Chrome not too long ago. Lux bought the retail OSA, but not the wholesale part OSI, which was Chrome Hearts and Blinde. Last year Chrome Hearts, the company that makes the jewelry,...
  13. Zyloware?? Maybe an old Stetson

    Zyloware?? Maybe an old Stetson
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    Yeah I know, I but did business with Pech before...

    Yeah I know, I but did business with Pech before from up here, and although I love their quality, the distance did seem to be a problem. They did not seem as commited to us. I don't know that others...
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    I could use some advice

    I am up here in the beautiful NW and we have used Hoya Seattle for years, but are now strongly considering changing labs. Does anyone have opinions or experiences with other labs in the area. I am...
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    I believe that is a Robert Marc 206

    I believe that is a Robert Marc 206
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    PECAA Membership

    Hoya came in the other day and recommended we join PECAA so we could get a bigger discount on their services. So I wondered it anyone already belongs to PECAA and how it is working for you? Is it...
  18. Once again, I don't intend to offend any of you. ...

    Once again, I don't intend to offend any of you. Yes I am an Optician, but I have also worked as a Practice Manager, so I have worked with and around VSP and I believe that regardless of what...
  19. So, after reading this whole thread, I wonder...

    So, after reading this whole thread, I wonder what all of you are struggling with. Either you accept VSP and do the best you can with the payment and referrals you receive or you don't. I know...
  20. HIRE THIS GREAT OPTICIAN, you won't be sorry.

    WA State licensed optician/manager looking for a new opportunity from Everett to Bellingham, live in Skagit county. Over 20 years experience in every type of location, retail, luxury and Dr's office....
  21. Optician / Manager relocating back to the Mid-West

    I'm an optician and manager with over 20 years experience in all facets of the retail optical industry, from high-end, to chain retail, to a private Dr's office. I am moving from Washington state...
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