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    Well, I went to Wal-Mart and found the Daylight Compact Florescent (CFL??) bulbs...but NONE of them were just $.88. I think the least expensive pkg was 2-40 watt bulbs for $4.88 or $4.96. The higher the wattage the more they cost. They had the "decorative" type that are elongated and come to a point, they were even more. Oh well, I did buy a pack of 3-60 watt Daylight Compact Florescent bulbs for my reading lamp. We shall see..... Still going to order the Ott light bulbs and/or get a small Ott light from Joanns (with coupon, of course).

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    I recently bought 2 Ikea lights called Jansjo - one clip on and one table lamp. If you don't have an Ikea nearby, I also started using the Daylight CFL bulbs from Walmart. They come 4 to a package for $.88. They don't put out any heat! I used to use the Reveal incandescent bulbs in my table lamps and would die from the heat. I like them so well, I bout 4 packages today at WalMart and will be changing all my bulbs as they burn out. If you already have lamps, I'd recommend buying a package of these bulbs. All you'd be out is $.88 - unless you're like me and can't get out of Walmart for under $100...

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    You will be so happy with an Ott light. I use two in my sewing room. One is a "gooseneck" attached to the right side of my sewing table; I pull the light itself right down behind my needle and can see perfectly. The other is a little battery powered set of Ott LEDS. I move that to wherever I'm pinning or cutting, because I have some odd, dark spots in my sewing room.

    If you have a Joann's near you, use a 40% off coupon. That brings those Ott lights down into an affordable price range.
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    No, really? It can't be a regional thing can it? Here's a picture of the empty package. 4-60 Watt equivalent bulbs really lights up the whole room. If it weren't for shadows, I probably wouldn't need the desktop lamps... I double checked the receipt - $0.88 per package.

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    Thanks for the pic, that helps tremendously. Will check again....there are two other Wal-Marts within 10 to 15 minutes of me, each in a different direction. I really appreciate the help.
    Quote Originally Posted by KathyCrofoot View Post
    No, really? It can't be a regional thing can it? Here's a picture of the empty package. 4-60 Watt equivalent bulbs really lights up the whole room. If it weren't for shadows, I probably wouldn't need the desktop lamps... I double checked the receipt - $0.88 per package.

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    Ihave a desktop flip up ott like on my desk and a small hand held ottlike for spot things. love the true color they produce!! one I got 1/2 price at joanns.com the other from michaels.
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    I was looking for the light last week end at Wal-Mart. They didn't have it and won't be getting any.. also they don't have the chalk pounce pads anymore. My wally world is down sizing their fabric & notions and putting in junk as the aisle continue to shrink..

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    Same here, with all THREE wally worlds that are all within 10 to 15 minutes of me. Before one relocated to a stand alone location and a bigger store....their fabric & notions dept was great. Now it's one aisle, that is constantly a mess and not much of anything to choose from. and it continues to shrink.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by KathyCrofoot View Post
    No, really? It can't be a regional thing can it? Here's a picture of the empty package. 4-60 Watt equivalent bulbs really lights up the whole room. If it weren't for shadows, I probably wouldn't need the desktop lamps... I double checked the receipt - $0.88 per package.

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    Do these give off heat? I bought an Ottlite bulb at Joann's and I can feel the heat coming off of it. I don't use it unless I REALLY need it because it makes me get hot and sweaty!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bec View Post
    Do these give off heat? I bought an Ottlite bulb at Joann's and I can feel the heat coming off of it. I don't use it unless I REALLY need it because it makes me get hot and sweaty!
    They might get a little warm, but not nearly as hot as the incandescent light bulbs I used to use.

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