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For lighting, Staples "Ott" not Ott

LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,381 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Someone mentioned the other day they had found a Ott light for $30 at Staples. I went there today to check it out. It's a far east knock-off fluorescent light, not the full spectrum Ott light. I would suggest avoiding it as it is a very expensive standard fluorescent light in a cheap case with a non-swivel base.

Anyone have info. on a great price for the Ott light?? I tried Beverleys (someone posted they have a great price) but they are out of stock.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.

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  • MrKelsoMrKelso Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭
    A link to ott lights

    Found this on the web there are a ton of good links out there.


    "The silver is mine and the gold is mine,' declares the LORD GOD Almighty."
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,381 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There are lots of sites - the one you posted has the highest prices.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • MrKelsoMrKelso Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭
    You are probably right i didn't get a chance to shop around. They look like pretty nice lights, might be just what the Doctor ordered for taking coin pic's. (bad choice of words Doctor) image


    "The silver is mine and the gold is mine,' declares the LORD GOD Almighty."
  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    I mentioned Staples, they sell the natural bulbs for that at Menards. The one at Staples is flourescent. Doesn't bother me because I am switching all the time from flourescent to natural to halogen depending on the coin.
  • RotatedRainbowsRotatedRainbows Posts: 2,085 ✭✭
    I bought mine here, only $41.50 each and they accept PayPal. Just scroll down about half way.

    13 watt ott-light for $41.50
  • waynemewayneme Posts: 852 ✭
    i found this http://www.betterlite.com/ott_lite_lamps.htm
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,381 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for the tip - ordered another one. By the way, shipping is cheaper with PayPal than with VISA at this site.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • StillLurkingStillLurking Posts: 137
    Wayne's link
  • FlashFlash Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭
    Seems to me like you'd really be better off by buying just the Ott bulb and put it in your own existing lamp.
    Matt
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    My wife has an "Ott" brand light from the local sewing store. Are these good lights for looking at coins? I never gave it a thought before seeing this thread. I know it is an "Ott" and it cost a bunch!

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,381 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You Ott to use it for photographing coins - it's all I've used since Shylock turned me on to it. It really captures the true color of a coin, especially copper. I deleted all my old pics after shooting the coins with the Ott light. I'm buying 2 more and, when they arrive, hope to post a few pics with 4 Ott lights.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    Fcloud -- I think Mark mentioned a while back that his wife used them as well. This sewing site sells them bust out retail but explains them a little more. They actually would be great lighting for those of us who spend too much time at a computer terminal.

    Lakesammman is cornering the market on them so prices may be going up soon...

    Paul <> altered surfaces <> CoinGallery.org
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Well--I will have to go try a photo or two. Thanks for the info.

    Tony

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • MrKelsoMrKelso Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭
    I picked up one of these new fangled ott lights today. It sure does give off some nice light. Now i have to learn how to make it produce good photo results.
    I took this under an ott light This was the first pic. Tonight i will experiment. I picked an MS 63 coin so i can see the distractions.

    image


    "The silver is mine and the gold is mine,' declares the LORD GOD Almighty."

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