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    Lab suggestions please!

    Hi Everyone,

    I am trying to do a bit more research on labs as I am having some issues with mine. Can anyone suggest a wholesale lab with finishing capabilities please?

    Thanks!

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    http://www.usoptical.com/

    24 hr turnaround time for A/R, progressives, Freeform. excellent quality and fair prices.

    DOWNFALL: no Varilux lenses because they're in the same city as their old lab which was purchased by Essilor.

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    Luzerne Optical, great prices and service. The quality is impeccable.
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    Labs

    I have had the pleasure of working with several different labs. The one lab that I do most of my work with is Interstate Optical. Interstate Optical has two lab locations. One is located in Mansfield, Ohio and the other is located in Indianaplis, Indiana. The lab does excellent work, the turn around is fast, the jobs and products they produce are always high quality and I have been very happy with them. Our office has been using Interstate for 20 plus years. As an optican I find my self on the phone with the lab on a daily basis, Interstate Optical customer service is amazing, the rep's bend over backwards to get you what you need in a timely fashion and are all very knowledgeable. Interstate also supplys a wide varity of frames and lenses: Varilux, Shamir, Rodenstock, McGee Group, ROI, and Eyewear Designs just to name a few.

    www.interstateoptical.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by HarryChiling View Post
    Luzerne Optical, great prices and service. The quality is impeccable.
    800-233-9637

    And the rep is cute too!

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    Here is a West Coast lab for you:

    I-Coat
    1-800-832-2628
    www.icoatcompany.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    Here is a West Coast lab for you:

    I-Coat
    1-800-832-2628
    www.icoatcompany.com
    I've sent work to them...the quality and customer service is excellent! I was impressed! :)

    I've used Optogenics in the past...they did a good job as well, customer service can be a little iffy...just depends on who answers the phone, but a good job, none-the-less.
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    A fellow Optiboarder, FVCCHRIS, is in Oregon also. You may wanna pm him and see what he would recommend for your area. Good Luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bob_f_aboc View Post
    And the rep is cute too!

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    your lucky, Bernie is a nice guy but I wouldn't go with cute, however it should be noted I have a prefference for the opposite gender.

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    www.optogenics.com

    Pretty competitive pricing, and wide selection of lenses and available A/R coatings and they do in-house flash mirror (Zeiss "cool" series).

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    try peninsula optical 360 377 7788 /capitol optical 503 720 4418. is your lab the big E in portland?

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    us optical

    Hi, I'm the New England rep for US Optical in E Syracuse. We run all our surfaced lenses now digitally and offer 24 hr service on uncuts, even with Zeiss AR. we have a robotic setup for edging and can do trace and transmit. email me at optikdave@aol.com and I'll forward our price list via pdf file.
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    No... my lab is on the other side of the country!

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    Thanks!

    WOW everyone! Thank you for taking time to help me out. I LOVE this board!

    You all rock!

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    Lots of them at http://optochemicals.com/web_listing.htm

    scroll down to optical lab section

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    Quote Originally Posted by kpshann View Post

    You all rock!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kpshann View Post
    Hi Everyone,

    I am trying to do a bit more research on labs as I am having some issues with mine. Can anyone suggest a wholesale lab with finishing capabilities please?

    Thanks!
    Kpshann,

    Just across the border in WA from you. We use Single Vision Express in Kirkland and they are fast, and inexpensive, with great quality. PM me for pricing if you like or give 'em a call 425.739.6501

    Sharpstick

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    I would suggest Pech Optical...they have I think 5 of the MEI type edgers that are superb on 8 base wraps or any other difficult edging situation. We have used them for many years and never had any serious problems. Gary

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    Quote Originally Posted by braheem24 View Post
    http://www.usoptical.com/

    24 hr turnaround time for A/R, progressives, Freeform. excellent quality and fair prices.

    DOWNFALL: no Varilux lenses because they're in the same city as their old lab which was purchased by Essilor.
    excellent quality!!!only if you like your lenses sent to you with the right lens in the left side and left in the right side because costumer care doesn't.
    If you don't stand up, You don't stand a chance.

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    Has anyone noticed a decline in lab quality when the labs are bought out by the giants?
    Anyone noticed that once the high priced spreads (free-form and the like) are introduced a decline in the quality and speed of run of the mill stuff from thier labs?

    Chip

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    Quote Originally Posted by chip anderson View Post
    Has anyone noticed a decline in lab quality when the labs are bought out by the giants?
    Anyone noticed that once the high priced spreads (free-form and the like) are introduced a decline in the quality and speed of run of the mill stuff from thier labs?

    Chip
    Yes :(

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    Quote Originally Posted by chip anderson View Post
    Has anyone noticed a decline in lab quality when the labs are bought out by the giants?
    Anyone noticed that once the high priced spreads (free-form and the like) are introduced a decline in the quality and speed of run of the mill stuff from thier labs?

    Chip
    Yet another arguement for Independant Labs!
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