[pct-l] Magnifier with Light

[Paul Mitchell]

Hmmm, this would be a handy piece of gear for me, but what a scam.  $17 with
shipping and handling.  They offer a second one "free" but in fine print you
have to pay another shipping and handling fee (cause of course they couldn't
throw the second one in the same box as the first) so to get two of them
would cost $24.

The reason I say it's a scam is that you would have to complete the order
for the first one before they give you the option for the second one ... so
if you miss the small print about the extra shipping you will very likely
make the purchase thinking Free actually means Free and you will get two for
$17, only to discover AFTER you've placed your order that you have to spend
another $7 for number two.

There really should be laws against that sort of trickery.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Hiker97 at aol.com
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 1:09 AM
To: pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Magnifier with Light


Here is an idea that might be a  little nutty, but I find very useful on the
trail.  My eyes are not what  they used to be even with glasses.  Sometimes
at
night in the tent looking  at maps or other items, I need some extra help.

I got at my local drug store a  credit card size magnifier with a built in
light.  It is called the Owl  Optical Wallet Light.  It weighs 12g or .4
ounces.
 Go to  ww.walletowl.com.  It costs $10, which I think is expensive, but it
works well and is very easy to use.  I would guess it costs 8-10 cents  to
make in China.

Anyway, just an idea for some of  you who need some help with reading.  For
some reason in the tent at night  my eyes seem to work less well.  I guess
it
is all the napping I do.   :-)

Switchback the Horse and  People Trader
Grand Canyon Expedition Member
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