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  1. 11-23-2009, 09:09 PM #1
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    What kind of price would I expect to pay for a trial frame/lens set?

    If I wanted to get a set for myself to use to help diagnose eyewear complaints? Would I be able to purchase a kit from an optometry school, or are there other avenues to get an inexpensive (but still nice) set?
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    Check Ebay, there are usually several listed there. Also VSI (opticalabrat) sells them.
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    There are many places that sell them. I would guess that between the frame and lens set, you are in for about 3 or 4 Frankins. Some Optiboarders may be able to help. Brother Johns may have a few left. Contact him!
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    www.bernell.com

    $399.95{lens set} + $172 {frame} = $571.95!

    www.amconlabs.com

    $210 {lens set-104 piece} + $125 {frame} = $335
    $495 {lens set-266 piece} + $125 {frame} = $620

    www.belroserefracting.com

    www.reichertoi.com

    www.richmondproducts.com

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    wrong thread.....weenie
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    Quote Originally Posted by FVCCHRIS View Post
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  8. 11-24-2009, 12:37 PM #8
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    i will piggy back this thread... mostly because fezz knows everything


    Where can replacement lenses for these be purchased?

    i have asked a few of the labs we deal with about making them for me, but they are not able to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EdgeOptical View Post
    i will piggy back this thread... mostly because fezz knows everything


    Where can replacement lenses for these be purchased?

    i have asked a few of the labs we deal with about making them for me, but they are not able to.

    www.richmondproducts.com

    http://www.richmondproducts.com/4905...eresMinus.aspx
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    ask and you shal recieve.

    Awesome, thank you very much Mr. Fezz
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  11. 11-24-2009, 02:00 PM #11
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    I also found this website, but I don't know who this company is
    http://eyecareandcure.com/sp-bin/spi...84&CATALOG=199
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    I've got the large sets, brand new, for $300, w/the trial frames. I've got seven of them left.
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