'We can't keep up with demand for eclipse glasses'
Liverpool post office owner says demand for specialist glasses to see the solar eclipse is 'crazy'.
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"It has exploded and we can't keep up with the demand."
— Karen Smith , Executive
"Apologies for anybody that hasn't been able to get them."
— Karen Smith , Executive
"delighted with the demand."
— Jim , Other
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Liverpool post office owner says demand for specialist glasses to see the solar eclipse is 'crazy'.
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