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    Idea

    I am trying to go out and do my own thing. The problem I'm having is that the local labs won't sell me lenses because I don't as of yet have a store front. I have the ability to do the finish work myself but need to get uncuts. Does anyone know of a lab where you can pay with a credit card or set up an account without a store front?

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    OK, I know a lot of the Optiboard brethern will gack when I suggest this, go through E-Dr. You can order uncuts through several labs and pay by credit card till you establish a track record.

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    We get most of our stock uncuts from Pentax, great company to deal with. 800-401-9101.

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    RJ, Pentax might even be "local" call @ 612-945-2701. Best wishes.

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    I've had great success with Pentax at my job but will they deal with me personally? Do they have bis and tris or just sv and the AF line? I really appreciate your help. I really want to make this fly. I'm tired of making doctors rich. Anyone else have any input?
    Rodney

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    Big Smile

    Dont tell them you dont have store
    just give them a name of your establishing
    i had a stock and surfacing acount when i was in school
    Big companies usualiy dont check much
    It helps if you know their Rep.
    they can help.
    Try either very big or very small companies
    at least thats what i did

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