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joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

I just received my package in the mail. Been waiting for over 1 month. Almost 2 weeks late, but finally!
Now I know there comes a time when we all get surprised from the mail every now and then. Only, for me, this time what I received in the mail today, caught ME by surprise in an unusual way. I'm not sure if I'm happy or disappointed? Sure, I did receive the right item I ordered but then again, not really.Lol. You see I ordered a 40x magnifier. Idid get my 40x magnifier but check out what I received!
WHAT??? Have you guys ever seen one so HUGE? I haven't. Look;

this thing is as big as my hand!


It does have two tones of lighting if you prefer, cool!


I thought it was going to be big as my other loupes?
Oh well? I'm still happy with it, I guess? What do you guy's think? Ever see such a beast? Lol 🐂

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 28, 2020 7:30PM

    So I'm confused- It does magnify 40X or it's just a 40m lens?

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  • alohagaryalohagary Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭✭

    How much was it

  • BustDMsBustDMs Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Customer had one in the store today to see if I could fix it. Came apart already.......hope you ave better luck.

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  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No, It's an actual 40x Mag. Loupe! Lol
    and it only cost me $16, $17 after tax, free shipping. Walmart ;)

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BustDMs said:
    Customer had one in the store today to see if I could fix it. Came apart already.......hope you ave better luck.

    I bought it thinking I would switch my 30x Mag. for the 40X, to take with me when I go cherry picking. but now, I dunno? Lol
    I would be embarrassed! :D

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a serviceable tool... Why be embarrassed? Just because it is a tad larger? Would not bother me...Use it and enjoy it....Cheers, RickO

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice stuff.

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just discovered this with my new Loupe; the other option for light, on the Loupe is actually an " Ultraviolet Light"! Check it out!


    A hair on the coin


    What is the Ultraviolet light exactly for? Anybody know? Thanks guy's :)

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice!

  • shorecollshorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭

    UV to detect putty? Idk what the official use is.

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  • SweetpieSweetpie Posts: 504 ✭✭✭✭

    To kill Covid-19 germs??

  • DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭✭

    UV helps see flaws in precious stones.

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  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DelawareDoons said:
    UV helps see flaws in precious stones.

    It did pick up the hair in high detail? :*

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,721 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I believe UV will also detect repairs in paper money or stamps.

    How are the optics in the magnifier. Optical quality can vary widely.

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