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    Flip-Up Magnifyers

    Since Hilco bought out Franel, as well as some other optical accessory sites, I can no longer find flip-up magnifyers, perferably in the small B size. Do any of you know where I can purchase them now? (Sry if this has been discussed recently, I haven't been on optiboard for a few months).

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    Quote Originally Posted by THE MEB View Post
    Since Hilco bought out Franel, as well as some other optical accessory sites, I can no longer find flip-up magnifyers, perferably in the small B size. Do any of you know where I can purchase them now? (Sry if this has been discussed recently, I haven't been on optiboard for a few months).
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    I need the same item- powers must start at +1.00, with .25 steps up to about 2.50.

    http://www.clipons.com/product_magnifier.php?fs=43
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    Any flip-up clip-on will work for this, usually cheaper than something special.

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    Ok, seriously, Fezz do you have list of every concievable website for absolutely every item that may ever be needed ever? Or do you just Google everything that quickly and thoroughly?
    There are rules. Knowing those are easy. There are exceptions to the rules. Knowing those are easy. Knowing when to use them is slightly less easy. There are exceptions to the exceptions. Knowing those is a little more tricky, and know when to use those is even more so. Our industry is FULL of all of the above.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WFruit View Post
    Ok, seriously, Fezz do you have list of every concievable website for absolutely every item that may ever be needed ever? Or do you just Google everything that quickly and thoroughly?
    OCD is a helluva disease!


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    Quote Originally Posted by WFruit View Post
    Ok, seriously, Fezz do you have list of every concievable website for absolutely every item that may ever be needed ever? Or do you just Google everything that quickly and thoroughly?
    I have thought the same thing!! :-D
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    Quote Originally Posted by Striderswife View Post
    I have thought the same thing!! :-D
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    Thanks. US Phone (Texas) is 1.888.534.4901 Ask for Lisa. Office is closed until Monday.

    Quote Originally Posted by WFruit View Post
    Ok, seriously, Fezz do you have list of every concievable website for absolutely every item that may ever be needed ever? Or do you just Google everything that quickly and thoroughly?
    I think he's full of linkage. Some less knowledgeable folks think he's just full of it.
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    Rons optical has some too. 800-247-7667
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    Thanks so much Fezz, for all your work on this, and thanks Robert for knowing what I need, and providing the phone number and contact person for the product....Mike

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    eClips can custom make a flip up magnifying clip for you. The chassis attaches at the bridge in a way that will not scratch the lenses, like many of the cheaper flip ups. The custom flips are made with AR coated polycarbonate lenses. They work very well for computer users, and can easily be worn over SV OR progressives

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