Talk:Edmund Scientific Corporation

The article is absolutely correct about the cultural importance of the old Edmund Scientific Co. to us that grew up in the 50s and 60s.
 * Was this more or less important than the cultural importance of the transistor? Credit cards? The Pill? Maury 23:50, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

As a former customer of the showroom (as a child), and employee of the company, I thought I would add a few comments.

The WWII periscope in the entrance of the showroom was from a Japanese submarine.

Along with the hall of mirrors in the rear of the showroom was a small theater where they had a light show which showcased many of the optical devices available in the store (mid to late 70s). They were one of the first to offer a line of HeNe lasers and holographic equipment to the public. I believe they also had a small Argon ion laser available. This inspired me to begin my education at Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ in their photonics program in 1985.

While a student at CCC, I worked part time at Edmund. I packed large telescopes, motorized telescope stands, Fresnel lenses, and other large items. I did some light assembly work. Eventually I worked in the grinding shop, grinding telescope mirrors. That shop is still in operation today.

That little showroom and light show inspired me to pursue an education and career in science. I wish it were still around to inspire today's children.

Mikem3307 (talk) 15:10, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

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Where does Scientifics Direct, Inc. fit in with this history? The Edmunds website shows "Scientifics Direct, Inc. copyright 2012." — Preceding unsigned comment added by DBManley (talk • contribs) 01:13, 24 September 2013 (UTC)


 * I can't answer the bit about "Scientifics Direct," but the company is very oddly-run. I ordered something in August of 2012. It never arrived. I emailed several times with lousy results. Finally, just after New Year, I called their customer service number. It was answered by a company identifying itself as a pool supply company! Yes, I had the right number, but they "weren't up to speed" on the Edmund Scientific orders yet. Very odd. I finally got the item this spring. That entity seems to be passed around from one conglomerate to another. 38.115.185.4 (talk) 19:43, 1 October 2013 (UTC)Former kid nerd


 * The article refers to Edmund Scientifics (plural), but Edmund Scientific (singular) is still in (limited) business at http://www.edmundscientific.com, although sponsored by the Optics version. And they are located in Barrington. The plural link http://www.edmundscientifics.com takes you to the singular link. How do you know that Scientifics Direct (https://www.scientificsonline.com) is related to the old Edmund Scientific. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.195.3.231 (talk) 22:18, 8 March 2017 (UTC)


 * Scientifics Direct makes a claim of being some kind spinoff of Edmund Scientific here. Needs more ref. Fountains of Bryn Mawr (talk) 15:19, 9 March 2017 (UTC)

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The sad loss of a bygone era: Edmund Scientific Company along with Heathkit.
At the age of thirteen (1960) I built a six inch reflector type telescope with parts ordered from Edmund Scientific Company. I'm looking at a picture of it now with me standing next to it on my parent's front lawn. My dad could only afford to support one of my hobbies at a time. Sadly, I sold the telescope and started a ham radio station beginning with the Heathkit Ar-3 receiver, then a Heathkit DX-40 transmitter. The Heathkits were do-it-yourself kits containing all of the separate parts (vacuum tubes in those days) and instructions on how to assemble the chassis and components and wire it all together. ...Thanks for posting this article. 2600:8801:B011:300:F864:C951:FF4C:63B6 (talk) 16:28, 17 March 2021 (UTC) James.