10" plastic rigid fresnel lens Back quite a few years ago, I remember Edmund Scientific selling these as a "2000 degree solar oven" A friend of the family gave me one and being a curious kid, I had lots of fun burning things and experimenting. I remember burning paper, cardboard, melting plastic and even the asphalt on the driveway, woodburning and more. So pull the plug on the wii, ps2 and iphone and take the kids outdoors to learn and have fun! Anyhow now years later I stumble into a wholesale lot of these and after a blast from the past, I now offer these to you ebayers to continue the fun. Basically a fresnel lens duplicates the effect of a large convex lense but in a flat easy to handle surface. Holding it in the direct sunlight can produce instant super hot spot at the focal point several inches below it, and will burst some items into flames (see caution below) Camping fire starter or hot dog cooker. Backpack emergency heat/fire. (also comes in handy for a big magnifier for pulling that sliver out) Buy a bunch and build an array of solar heat collectors/hot water heaters or whatever. CAUTION: STORE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT . ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED (ALTHOUGH SOMETIMES THE ADULTS ARE THE ONES YOU GOTTA WATCH!) SUNGLASSES OR WELDING GOGGLES SHOULD BE USED IF YOU LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE FOCAL SPOT IN FULL SUNLIGHT (VERY BRIGHT WHITE SPOT similar to a welding arc) IT WILL BURST PAPER OR OTHER FLAMMABLES INTO FLAME IN FULL SUNLIGHT. IT WILL BURN YOUR SKIN IF ALLOWED TO BE AT FOCAL SPOT. (hold by edges and keep your hands out of below it) Also note that edges could be sharp, use care or wear gloves. BUYER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFE USE. THESE WERE CUT FROM LARGER FRAMES SO THE EDGES MAY NOT BE PERFECTLY STRAIGHT OR EDGE MAY BE A LITTLE ROUGH. OVERALL SIZE MAY VARY BUT ALL ARE OVER 10" , MOST ARE AROUND 10 1/2"- 11" SQUARE EDGES MAY BE A LITTLE UNEVEN OR HAVE VERY SMALL CHIP OR CRACK. CORNERS ALSO MAY BE CHIPPED OR UNEVEN,(PICT SHOWS CORNERS CUT, BUT SOME STILL HAVE A CORNER) THE LENS MAY HAVE SOME VERY LIGHT SCRATCHES OR SIGNS OF HANDLING BUT NOTHING MAJOR AND DOES NOT AFFECT THE ABILITY TO CONCENTRATE LIGHT/HEAT. SOME MAY VARY, PICT IS SAMPLE MODEL NUMBER,(S) MARKED ON THIS ITEM IS:NONE DIMENSIONS OF THIS ITEM (IN APPROX INCHES) ARE: approx 10 to 11" square x 1/16 Thick. WHAT WAS TESTED ON OR WITH THIS SPECIFIC ITEM: TOOK OUTDOORS AND HAD SOME FUN WHAT WE FOUND*:THINGS BURN! Able to burn a maple leaf in the driveway in a matter of seconds! (it was a sunny day) *To assist you the buyer, we often test most items prior to listing as noted above. This is only to guide you as to what we experienced and does not in any way guarantee you will have the same results when used in your situation or with variables at your end. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SAFE, HONEST SELLER - SEE OUR HIGH FEEDBACK AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE! PLACE HIGH BID EARLY or buy now (if available) AS MOST OUTBIDDING IS DONE IN THE LAST MINUTE! SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS AND STORE THERE MAY BE MORE OR DEALS YOU DID NOT THINK TO LOOK FOR. QUESTIONS: Ask all questions early as we are sometimes out of town a few days at a time and many weekends. We usually answer emails within a few days, often the same day, but NOT ALWAYS, so if you are the impatient "instant messaging demanding" type of bidder, please do not bid. SHIPPING POLICY: COST:Click on “shipping and payments tab” on this page and type in your zip code to find shipping cost or options available for this auction. SHIPPING CHARGES ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE AFTER YOU BID (OR ON ANY BEST OFFERS) we generally use only the shipping options shown, do not bid and then ask us to change the price or method. We do NOT use COD, 3rd party, or bill to account numbers. We do not have access to Fed EX. UPS is insured and trackable along the way. US postal is not as easily trackable- generally shows pickup and delivery only. SHIPPING ARRIVAL TIMES, generally we ship out items within 1 to 5 business days depending on our schedule , then it takes an additional 2-6 BUSINESS DAYS in transit depending on your location, so it may take 1-2 weeks before your item arrives. If you need it faster, ASK PRIOR TO BIDDING if we can accommodate your timeframe so you are not disappointed if it takes longer than you think it should. We do not accept returns because of “item no longer needed, took longer etc” SHIP TO ADDRESS will be to ebay/paypal listed buyer address ONLY. We do not send to a different address. If you want it sent elsewhere, you must add another address to your paypal shipping address and then select it when paying for the item. It is buyers’ responsibility to be sure your address is up to date prior to bidding. Incorrect address, multiple addresses, change of address, failure to sign for package, causing reshipping/rerouting will be at the buyers’ expense. PO#S, ATTN, ETC:We do not put PO #s, ATTN, or special notations on packages. If you need that, please add it to your paypal address before paying so it prints on your label automatically (You can then delete it after paying for the item). Combined shipping -large items generally not offered unless you ask before bidding / small items : enter qty desired in shipping calculator for multiples of same item. Otherwise ask BEFORE bidding as sometimes the shipping calc goes crazy on listings when you type in multiple quantities, due to unknown packaging factors or it cannot figure cheapest way in one box. Contact us with zip if the shipping price does not reduce for qty, before bidding. TRACKING NUMBERS for UPS-NOT AVAILABLE UNLESS PACKAGE IS LATE- PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR THEM UNLESS IT HAS BEEN OVER A WEEK SINCE YOU PAID- We use a packing/shipping co, and are not setup to get or email tracking numbers automatically, but will do so only if the package is late (over 6 business days after shipped) INTERNATIONAL If international option is not shown on the item you desire, please contact us before bidding and we may be able to add that option for you, so you can see the shipping fees before you bid. NOTE INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS TAKE LONGER, SOMETIMES 2-4 WEEKS, CHECK ESTIMATE ON CALCULATOR BEFORE BIDDING-DO NOT BID IF IN A RUSH. If International priority Envalope is listed as a cheaper shipping option( for small items) we may not be able to include all the original box or packaging to fit, so if you need the outer box or packing shown in pict, contact us FIRST. DUTIES: Any duty, tariffs, taxes, brokerages, or any other fee added at your end are sole responsibility of the buyer. We do not declare false values, mark as gift etc. which would violate ebay policy. CANADA buyers note, UPS CANADA adds duty or brokerage fees, please check with your UPS prior to bidding, as you must pay these fees directly to UPS to receive your item. We do not set, get involved with, negotiate, nor pay these fees ever.. Do not bid if unsure. LOCAL PICKUP: Owego NY, (Near Binghamton) Rt 17/I86 EASY ACCESS. approx 3 hrs from NYC, Rochester, Albany, Buffalo, Philadelphia. Approx 2 hrs from Syracuse, 4hrs Lancaster Pittsburgh, Harrisburg Some sellers charge a pickup fee, Our fair policy is this: (unless stated otherwise in ad): Pickup is only available Mon thru Fri 9-5 (NO weekends/ we do not stay late or come in early). You must let us know ahead of time when you can come and then receive acknowledgement that we have item ready for pickup as some items are in off site storage. Prepay (PAYPAL) or bring cash on pickup (CASH ONLY/No checks for pickup!) On some large items, you can prepay and we can set item outside for you to pickup at your convenience. Unless other arrangements are made, pickup is due within 2 weeks of end of auction. $10 per week storage thereafter. NO PICKUP FEE IF YOU WALK IN, PAY, WALK OUT WITH ITEM. $10 PICKUP FEE IF YOU NEED US TO EXPLAIN YOUR ITEM TO YOU, HOW TO USE IT, TEST OR DEMONSTRATE IT, OR HELP YOU WRAP, PROTECT, BOX, PACK OR LOAD IT IN YOUR VEHICLE OR OTHER USE OF OUR WORKERS’ TIME/MATERIALS. PAYMENT and NON PAYMENT: Forms accepted listed in ad or contact us. We can only take credit card through paypal. Payment due within 10 days of auction end. Do not bid if you will not be able to pay the full amount of the auction and shipping within 10 days. We do not cancel transactions, we DO file a non paying bidder report on all non-paying bidders. FEEDBACK: We generally leave positive feedback for all positive transactions for which we receive feedback and prompt payment, however due to our volume, we often wait weeks and do a bulk amount at one time and not right away, as some expect. Buyers who harass us or "nag" us for feedback may not receive positive feedback. GUARANTEES and RETURNS: · UNLESS LISTED OTHERWISE in description, all items sold as-is, all sales final, no returns, no refunds, no partial refunds. Unless noted otherwise, used items are sold as-is, no guarantees. See our feedback- we are fair sellers, but this is a liquidation site, not “Wmart “ so if you need return privileges and warranties, please support your local stores that may offer such.. · Items do not include anything other than listed or pictured. Do NOT assume you are getting any accessories, manuals, etc that are not listed or pictured. Buyer assumes proper knowledge/ use of item purchased. · Returns not allowed unless stated otherwise in description (prior authorization required). Shipping fees are never refundable
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