SparkNShred
Well-Known Member
Ebay and Amazon are awash in cheap poor-quality magnifiers, loupes, etc. The exact same loupe will be listed under several different brand names, different prices, different magnifications, etc. Reviewers who test these loupes find that the sellers are overstating the magnifications, and that most do not exceed 5X, even those advertised as 30X or 40X or even 60X. Many reviews report shoddy workmanship, distorted plastic lenses, etc, etc.
No serious optical tool costs $3.50. Buyer, beware. Price never lies.
No serious optical tool costs $3.50. Buyer, beware. Price never lies.