[pct-l] Magnifier with Light

[JDRows]

eBay - 10 of them for $26 including shipping - perfect Valentine's Day gifts
JD
*http://tinyurl.com/y73k2j*


Paul Mitchell wrote:
> 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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