Teeny tiny jewelry tags

**VHB** · 08-22-2008, 10:59 AM

This is making me crazy! I use tiny jewelry tags on my frames--little stiff white tags with a thin purple thread to attach. I used to have no trouble finding the right size: 5/8" x 1/4" but Avery stopped making it some years ago. I found some at Elman Labels years ago and although they weren't perfect (one side was slick, so I had to wait for the ink to dry before using) they worked well. I just ordered another box of 1000 from Elman and the tags now have thick strings instead of the thin threads. The tag looks weird that way and unattractive on an elegant frame. I can't seem to find what I want anywhere. I've checked so many websites I'm going nuts; everyone seems to carry only the smallest Avery tags and they are just too darned big.

Does anyone have a source for what I need?

**Jacqui** · 08-22-2008, 11:17 AM

Have you tried the jewelry suppliers?? There could (or maybe should) be one in the DC area. If not try Tripps Inc., Do a web search, I know they have a site.

**VHB** · 08-22-2008, 11:40 AM

Thanks Jacqui! I did try jewelry shops in Washington, but they all seem to use those plastic ones. I called Tripps & I think they have what I'm looking for. Their minimum purchase is $25, but the tags are less than that. The very nice woman in customer service said she would waive the minimum for me, this time. If this works out, I'll be so happy!

**optical24/7** · 08-22-2008, 01:09 PM

I got sick of tags ( the look of them and handling them too). I just use a Staedtler F pen and write the price small on the demo lens. It doesn't fade and comes off easy enough with non-acetone fingernail polish remover if I need to send it back for credit.

**Fezz** · 08-22-2008, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by optical24/7

if I need to send it back for credit.

Tsk, tsk, tsk........send it back.

;):cheers::D

**VHB** · 08-22-2008, 01:27 PM

I don't display frames with demo lenses. They are such cheesy plastic and always smudged and scratched. I keep them in just long enough to align the frame before I put it on the shelf, then out they go.

I don't send frames back, either. I think it's a really bad thing in the optical business and drives up the costs for everyone. If I like a frame well enough to buy it, I should be able to sell it. And if I can't, I send it to Jacqui for her charity program!

**optical24/7** · 08-22-2008, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Fezz

Tsk, tsk, tsk........send it back.

;):cheers::D

I thought sending back was a bad thing too, the way all the frame companies say it increases their costs of business....

Well, I've asked every single one of the big boys ( and not so big boys) for a discount if I don't return anything, even defects. Guess what each and everone of them told me??

NFWIH!!!!

( anyone need a translation, just pm me.)

So why should I play "nice" when they don't?

p.s. do you really think by not sending frames back you are helping to keep the price down? Just like they lowered prices when they moved manufacturing over to China. Remember when they did that? Oh yea, they didn't drop them.....

rant mode/off

**Jacqui** · 08-22-2008, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by VirginiaBurton

Thanks Jacqui! I did try jewelry shops in Washington, but they all seem to use those plastic ones. I called Tripps & I think they have what I'm looking for. Their minimum purchase is $25, but the tags are less than that. The very nice woman in customer service said she would waive the minimum for me, this time. If this works out, I'll be so happy!

Good !! They are very nice down there (New Mexico freindly??), I buy a lot of jewelry parts from them.

A thought for all lab people and dispensers, Tripps also carries some of the lesser seen tools that we use.

Disclaimer !! I do not work for Tripps Inc.

**Uncle Fester** · 03-13-2021, 09:26 AM

Pssst.....old thread

**Lelarep** · 03-13-2021, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Uncle Fester

Pssst.....old thread

Pssst... Probably a bot or spam, check other recent post.

**btoe32** · 03-16-2021, 07:17 PM

I got rid of the tags a long time ago. We don't put the prices on our frames. They were always on the floor, put back on the wrong frame and looked janky. Didn't like putting them on the demos because there is already enough on the demos to have to look through. Patients don't seem to mind as an optician is always with them walking them through the process assuring proper frame fit and selection for Rx so we are right there to look it up for them. Saves a little money on those pesky tags as well.