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    what could be minimum cost inside to start optical store ?

    My question is to get idea what could be minimum investment required to start with concept of to sale only eyeglass? I do not have wish to buy edger.
    can any one you give idea of investment segment wise? e.g. equipments- LENSMETER, BLOWER/ PUPILOMETER / software / DR.;s chair /phoropter . I will expand once I make money from business.Average price for good condition used product could be ok.
    Also is keratometer is must for visiting optometrist by law where licensing exist or to get Rx.?
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    The three I started since 1989 cost between $50,000 to $200,000 just to open the doors.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EyeManFla View Post
    The three I started since 1989 cost between $50,000 to $200,000 just to open the doors.
    I would only add that the cost you should also include, is the time and emotion of being self-employed. Some people forget to include this in their calculations!

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    Your store becomes your life.........I was open six days a week, and on Sundays I did paperwork. I was the first one there and the last to leave at night.
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