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I have so many Yes they are great . I have new ones still in the box when the old ones go bad. The newest is the small clip that opens like a cell phone. They have them at JoAnns. I did not like the long one that was battery powered as it was top heavy and tipped over easily. But I carry the small clip one on my bus it is great. I have 3 floor models that are around the house in different locations. I carry the clam shell one in my sewing tote bag with the standard quilting supplies. It goes with me every class or retreat. I will continue to buy them as they improve. My husband loved my cell phone type I had to buy him one. |
I have an older tabletop model and do like it
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I have four plus a table top version that I use for bead weaving. They are worth every cent. I'd be lost without them.
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I have the small for my cutting table and I love it.
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i have the knock off version frm herrshners... works great & 49.99 + shipping beats the heck out of what they want for an ottlite... i was looing @ lowes for bulbs for something else... ottlite bulb 6.95 for single one.. lowes brand "natural daylite bulb" 4 for$11.95.. i hate to pay for a brand name.
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I have 3 2 floor lamps and 1 portable, love them they are bright but they don't fry your brain
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Originally Posted by Sew 'N Sew
I'm considering purchasing an Ottlite -- are they worth the money? Do you have one and like/dislike it? Thanks for your input as always.
For me, it is totally worth it. Particularly now that the fall equinox has gone and there is more dark than light in the day. |
I have been using them for years. I love them. I always use a coupon when I buy replacement parts. As my eyes get older I appreciate Ott lights more and more.
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Ott lights are great! But check around for sales. I got one floor lamp style from Joann's through their Black Friday online sales. It was dirt cheap. My husband just picked up another floor lamp ott on clearance at Lowe's. Michael's was my table lamp style with a 40% off coupon.
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There may be other choices out there, but I won't trade my table Ottlite for anything. I take it with me to quilt club when we have sewing nite and use it for paperwork. My eyes never hurt or burn after many hours like most other lites do. My husband actually gave it to me for Christmas about eight years ago and never have had to change the bulb yet.
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I have a Verilux lamp which I got thru Amazon. It's the same as Ottlite but I think it's much less expensive.
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I have 3 ott lites and wouldn't be without them. One of the best investments I've made.
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I love mine!
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Originally Posted by Quiltinvaca
On my cutting table, I use the small one that opens like a clam. Next to my machine, I use the long floor lamp (which can be adjusted to turn in any direction) and I also have a nice looking floor lamp next to my chair in the living room. At 75, I need all the light I can get and personally feel the Ott lites can't be beat.
Both my daughter and granddaughter use Ott lites for their beading/jewelry making. If I had my way, every light in my house would be an Ott light!!! |
Ottlites are on sale at Joanns--50% off!!
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Check Big Lots and Tuesday Morning. Sometimes they have Ottlites or generics at great prices. I love the one I got a Big Lots years ago. It came with 2 bulbs. I am still using the original bulb.
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Originally Posted by Quiltinvaca
On my cutting table, I use the small one that opens like a clam. Next to my machine, I use the long floor lamp (which can be adjusted to turn in any direction) and I also have a nice looking floor lamp next to my chair in the living room. At 75, I need all the light I can get and personally feel the Ott lites can't be beat.
Both my daughter and granddaughter use Ott lites for their beading/jewelry making. If I had my way, every light in my house would be an Ott light!!! |
I have two Ott lights. One is a floor lamp and the other sits on my sewing machine. I love them both.
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I love the 2 I have and bought one for my FIL - he has macular degeneration - the kught allows him to read the news paper
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They are on sale online at Jo Ann fabrics.
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I love mine.
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I have a tabletop one with a weighted base. It also comes with a clamp to use instead of the weighted base. I've had it for over 10 yrs. and I'm still on the first light bulb! It's on just about everyday and I love the bright light it gives me in order to sew, cut or design and draw anything. I like the fact I can adjust it wherever I need it, even turn it up vertically to shine on my design wall behind my table. It's very much worth the money I paid for it.
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I have the small one and I really like it for handwork but I have a floorstanding one that wont work and it seems they aren't fixable. It was expensive and hadn't had a lot of use. I looked at forums to get info about getting it fixed and it seems a lot of people have problems with them.
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Love mine. I couldn't work without floor or table one.
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I found my one floor ott light at Office Max on clearance. It is good, but I think now one can buy light bulbs that are equivelant in "light value" nowadays at the local big box store....
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I do have a floor lamp as well, but that light doesn't seem to be as bright as my table lamp. I bought a screw in bulb to go in a reg. lamp over my couch, thinking it would be great for reading with, but it wasn't bright enough. I returned it.
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Originally Posted by Quiltinvaca
On my cutting table, I use the small one that opens like a clam. Next to my machine, I use the long floor lamp (which can be adjusted to turn in any direction) and I also have a nice looking floor lamp next to my chair in the living room. At 75, I need all the light I can get and personally feel the Ott lites can't be beat.
Both my daughter and granddaughter use Ott lites for their beading/jewelry making. If I had my way, every light in my house would be an Ott light!!! |
I love my Ott light it's nice and bright I used it first for cross stitch and now I have a couple started and just can't get back in the mood to do. Sue
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I don't care for them at all and I have 3. Also remember it IS the bulb and not the lamp that is doing the lighting. My most expensive one is sitting outside headed to my dad's garage for whatever he wants to use it for. IMHO save your money.
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I'm glad you asked this question. I have wondered if it was worth the high $$ myself. I see a lot of you like it. Good to hear.
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I have had one a long time , love it and wish I had more.
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