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P: 2/18/2003 1:06:05 PM
lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000	What should consumers who want to buy a good quality loupe look for? What is the difference between the one sold on ideal-scope.com and a Bausch and Lomb model?
Posted: 2/18/2003 1:06:05 PM

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P: 2/18/2003 1:15:12 PM
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000	I sell the Super Loupe that is listed on the Ideal-Scope site and also sell a less costly loupe that is also 10x and does the trick for consumers. It is more a matter of how much one intends to use a loupe. A casual user will see little or no difference between a normal $15 loupe and a superior $35 or $300 loupe. There is junk being sold for as little as $3, but it is not really useable. People who have a great deal of experience tell me they see no reason for the vast gulf between the I-S loupe sold for $35 and the $300 retail Schneider loupe. I agree that there is no visible difference between them. For a consumer, the $15 style of loupe is usually adequate. The $35 Super Loupe is a great tool and works like a charm. (Of course, I am selling... ) David S. Atlas GG(GIA), ASG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA www.datlas.com
Posted: 2/18/2003 1:15:12 PM

P: 2/18/2003 1:16:45 PM
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003	Try with gia.org... They have plenty of supplies! _____________ Omnia Mea Mecum Porto. Giangi
Posted: 2/18/2003 1:16:45 PM

P: 2/19/2003 8:15:08 AM
lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000	---------------- On 2/18/2003 1:15:12 PM oldminer wrote: I sell the Super Loupe that is listed on the Ideal-Scope site and also sell a less costly loupe that is also 10x and does the trick for consumers. It is more a matter of how much one intends to use a loupe. A casual user will see little or no difference between a normal $15 loupe and a superior $35 or $300 loupe. There is junk being sold for as little as $3, but it is not really useable. People who have a great deal of experience tell me they see no reason for the vast gulf between the I-S loupe sold for $35 and the $300 retail Schneider loupe. I agree that there is no visible difference between them. For a consumer, the $15 style of loupe is usually adequate. The $35 Super Loupe is a great tool and works like a charm. (Of course, I am selling... ) ---------------- Thanks for your reply Dave. It's good to know that there isn't much difference between the $35 and the very expensive loupes. Is much of the point to find a loupe that is 10x, triplet, fully corrected? My understanding also is that the larger sizes (20-21mm) are easier to use. Also, what is the preferred viewing distance for the Super Loupe? Thanks again, lawmax
Posted: 2/19/2003 8:15:08 AM

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