Good little magnifying glass?

Anybody have any recommendations for a good magnifying glass that I can carry with me to flea markets, coin shops, etc.?

 

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Thanks, I'll get that one

 

GDJMSP, how much does one o those cost?

 

I like the 10X "stamp magnifier" for casual examination, as it gives me more
light and has a longer focal length and the focus is easily found. Something
like this one, but mine has a screw-in top lens so it can be set for your
eyesight, nice if you wear bi or trifocals I use a B&L 7-30X stereo
microscope for the hard to determine coins, but obviously not one to pack
for a coin show! Somewhat like this one.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?C=SEO&U=SiteMapByDept&ModuleNo=32332

 

boatofcar,
For what you need (nothing really high-tech or powerful, as I read it), you can get a 10x loupe at any reasonably decent coin store or dealer's website.

 

I agree, mine as well. Travels well in the pocket, and is protected by the case. Plus it has a nice large viewing surface for those that find jeweler loupes hard to focus with.

 

I may get the one thats mentioned. Right now I have a really small jewlers loupe that doesnt really help lol.

 

Whatever you decide on make sure it is glass, not plastic. The cheaper plastic ones can actually make a coin look weird. You can buy just about any brand for normal usage. I have several and I never botherd with a brand name as long as it is glass. I have one I kind of like that is two together that flip apart to make either 5X and together make 10X and both fit into a case so don't get all messes up.

 

I have to agree with this 100%. This is a all around great magnifier. I find it better for garding then my 10X loop.

 

I don't recall the brand but we bought a small magnifier with a built in light. Those coin shows and flea markets can be a little dark sometimes.