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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 3:29:56 GMT
I need one, and it's making me feel old. I just can't read some of the content labels, especially if they're on a black background. Right now I'm using an old pair of glasses as a magnifying glass.  Just wondering if it really is the labels or if it's my eyes/age. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 3:39:59 GMT
I keep one in a basket at my listing station along with a seam ripper, a knit picker, a tape measure, a small pair of sharp scissors, a travel sewing kit, and (maybe I shouldn't admit this) fabric glue. I use the magnifying glass mostly to see if what I think might be a small flaw or spot really is a flaw or spot.
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Post by Pantlandia on Feb 22, 2015 3:41:41 GMT
Yes, but it's for looking for flaws on stamps  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 3:44:08 GMT
I'm feeling much better now, thank you! I'd been putting off buying one for quite some time because I just didn't like the idea that I needed it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 3:44:17 GMT
I have one at my computer desk where I type up the listings. I have to walk over to the window for the light and use the magnifying glass to see some writing.
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Post by Shirley U Geste on Feb 22, 2015 3:47:03 GMT
I have one in my desk and one in the rolling cart of supplies I keep under the table I use for measuring and packing. Also a small one in my purse (about the size of a credit card and even has a light) that I sometimes use in the stores when I can't read a label or to check out possible damage. Labels that have been washed are sometimes hard to read, as are content labels. And I do have old eyes.  |
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Post by Desire on Feb 22, 2015 3:48:14 GMT
I have them all over - a big one with a handle on the library desk and small credit card size ones everywhere!
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Post by somany on Feb 22, 2015 3:57:47 GMT
No, but I am going to purchase a few now that I hear everyone's uses for them. I actually have very good eyesight for close up things, but I have to look over top my glasses to be able to do that. I like the idea of one with a light on it for the thrifts though. One thrift in particular is very dark and packed, so getting stuff off the rack and back on is not pleasant.
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Post by Shirley U Geste on Feb 22, 2015 4:01:39 GMT
I like my lighted one for looking into shoes and especially boots to see brand and size markings.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 4:03:11 GMT
I got one with a built-in light for about $6 on clearance at Office Depot. DH laughed when I brought it home, but has sheepishly asked to use it several times I use it to read clothing labels, find/repair fabric flaws, and read the comics in the newspaper (they print those things wayyyy too small). |
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Post by Gabi on Feb 22, 2015 4:10:32 GMT
Had to laugh when I saw this. I always pull out the magnifying glass when I'm listing. Especially Free People and Anthro tags, they are written for young eyes.
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Post by sunsetpainter on Feb 22, 2015 4:17:36 GMT
I don't have a magnifying glass, but I have reading glasses scattered all over the house. I swear there's not a room in this house that doesn't have at least one pair within arms reach.
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Post by Gabi on Feb 22, 2015 4:22:23 GMT
I don't have a magnifying glass, but I have reading glasses scattered all over the house. I swear there's not a room in this house that doesn't have at least one pair within arms reach. Lol. I am wearing reading glasses AND use magnifying glasses. Lol, getting old! |
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Post by val2525 on Feb 22, 2015 4:23:27 GMT
I have a pair of 250 magnifying glasses I use.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 4:25:39 GMT
I have one at my computer desk where I type up the listings. I have to walk over to the window for the light and use the magnifying glass to see some writing. Sounds like me! I've got cheapo OTC magnifier glasses for computer work, but have to switch to my progressive bi-focals for reading/positioning labels as I take pics...and even then I often wind up having to use my super-size magnifying glass. The worst care labels, IMO, are those clear "rubbery" ones. I now have 3 of the large magnifying glasses because SO was always borrowing mine and "losing it"...yeah, old age can be h*ll sometimes!  |
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Post by Shirley U Geste on Feb 22, 2015 4:42:26 GMT
I don't have a magnifying glass, but I have reading glasses scattered all over the house. I swear there's not a room in this house that doesn't have at least one pair within arms reach. Lol. I am wearing reading glasses AND use magnifying glasses. Lol, getting old! Same here, and I wear 300 strength readers.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 4:52:41 GMT
I don't have a magnifying glass, but I have reading glasses scattered all over the house. I swear there's not a room in this house that doesn't have at least one pair within arms reach. I could have written this. I also have a pair or two in the car and at my office. And they like to play musical chairs, so they're always moving around since I carry them on top of my head like a head band and forget they're there! |
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Post by sunsetpainter on Feb 22, 2015 5:02:58 GMT
I don't have a magnifying glass, but I have reading glasses scattered all over the house. I swear there's not a room in this house that doesn't have at least one pair within arms reach. I could have written this. I also have a pair or two in the car and at my office. And they like to play musical chairs, so they're always moving around since I carry them on top of my head like a head band and forget they're there! Me too! I'll be looking for the pair I "just had" and DH will sort of snort and point to my head. Brother, I'm losing it! |
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Post by zoesam on Feb 22, 2015 5:59:27 GMT
I have probably 4 different types in my office, plus my bifocal reading glasses :-(
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 6:09:17 GMT
I don't have a magnifying glass, but I have reading glasses scattered all over the house. I swear there's not a room in this house that doesn't have at least one pair within arms reach. Lol. I am wearing reading glasses AND use magnifying glasses. Lol, getting old! I wear prescription contacts and still need something else... I use an old pair of glasses to hold like a magnifying glass. But I feel much better about buying a real one now. |
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Post by frakinfashion on Feb 22, 2015 7:18:31 GMT
Aw, don't sweat the small stuff. We all have one and we all need one. If only there was a small gizmo like that to fix all my deficiencies!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 10:03:55 GMT
I could use a magnifying glass as well as a better dedicated EBAY area in general.
I am finding tags harder to read. I find that I don't see as well the dimmer the lighting is. I need to hold a lot of things up to a lamp to read. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 12:16:05 GMT
I look through my camera lens when I can't read a tag.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 13:19:21 GMT
I look through my camera lens when I can't read a tag. I use my cell phone camera since it's usually within reach. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 15:37:32 GMT
Yes. I am having a hard time reading labels on the inside of dark clothing :-(
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Post by jellybeanscloset412 on Feb 22, 2015 15:46:24 GMT
I keep one in a basket at my listing station along with a seam ripper, a knit picker, a tape measure, a small pair of sharp scissors, a travel sewing kit, and (maybe I shouldn't admit this) fabric glue. I use the magnifying glass mostly to see if what I think might be a small flaw or spot really is a flaw or spot. Elly you should package that idea! The Ebay Sellers Kit! I use my magnifying glass all of the time and I wear readers too! I use it the most for toys. However, its getting really hard to tell the difference between: S,8 and 3 or 6 and 8 on clothes! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 15:56:15 GMT
I used to have one before my dgd made off with it, I think she has it hidden in her play tent for when she's pretending to be a spy. I'm extremely near sighted so I generally just have to look over the top of my glasses to read the tiny print. I do have a pair of readers for when I wear my contacts, which is pretty much never nowadays.
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Post by mykidzmom2 on Feb 22, 2015 16:31:38 GMT
I'm totally blind for close-up, so I've had a magnifying glass forever. I found a really pretty one at Cost Plus for like $4.
Stuff like pretty tools makes me happy. I use colored InkJoy roller ball pens too, 'cause the bright colors and smooth writing make me happy. Silly, I know, but hey, whatever helps brighten the drudgery part of this job...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 16:36:53 GMT
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Post by betabutton on Feb 22, 2015 17:51:24 GMT
Yes but it's a low magnification one so I also keep a 10X loup there for jewelry and, well, anything that needs more detailed examination.
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