Handheld Lighted 7x Magnifier

Bought one of these at PIPEX three years ago. Powered by 3 AAA batteries and magnifying 7X, it is a great pocket-sized hand-held lighted magnifier for use at home and at shows. It measures 4.75 inches (120mm) in length; 1.75 inches (44mm) in width; and a maximum thickness of 0.8758 inches (22mm). All this for only $15.94 USD. Can't recommend it highly enough. I've used it for stamps and insects (what can I say? I have strange hobbies.)

https://www.ultraoptix.com/collecti...ts/sv-2lpled

I bought a much cheaper item at ebay, around a tenth of this price, operated by coin battery. 16$ seems way too much for me.

I bought a couple of these at the local hobby shop.
21x for $5.99

uboatnut's magnifier has an aspheric lens. That reduces spherical aberration and results in a sharper image. You get what you pay for.

FYI
I searched to buy one, as uboatnut.
Australia $48
Hong Kong $34

Rod:

You can buy one (different manufacturer or maybe private label) from ihobb.com at https://www.ihobb.com/p/STAMP_MAGNI...LU33LED.html

The cost is $9.00 and they're in stock for immediate delivery.

Thanks uboatnut.
1. Not available in Australia
2. ihobb does not post to Australia
3. Check out the postage from ebay US ($230)

Thanks for your concern, I'll keep looking.

For the last several years, I have been using the Coil 7x Auto Touch lighted magnifier. Auto Touch means it only lights while you are holding it so no need to flip a button on/off. Lens is aspheric and huge- 2.25 inches.

Here is the description given on Amazon.com:

Product description
Coil AT-Max Auto Touch 7x LED Illuminated Magnifier- Round - The Coil AT-Max Auto Touch 7x, 24-diopter LED Illuminated Magnifier with its 2.27 (57.6mm) diameter round aspheric lens offers a large, low-distortion field of view and uniform LED light across the lens for an easier reading experience for those with low vision. Its ergonomic handle conforms to the natural shape of the hand, making it comfortable to use for longer periods and easier for the arthritic and those with limited dexterity to hold. The Coil AT-Max visual aid magnifier is extra lightweight and features an auto touch on/off switch for smooth and simple operation. Batteries are easy to access and change. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included.) Included soft cloth pouch protects magnifier while not in use. Color: Blue/White.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Coil-Touch-I...p/B0029XLK6Y

I love this thing and would not use anything else. Tried the 5x but found it less useful than the 7x. There are also 9x and 11x available however the lenses are much smaller than the 7x.

This is not good enough for stamps? Includes UV.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Newly-30x-...c-V&LH_BIN=1