Taken from Hoovers..
"Lose a contact? Replacement lens are just a phone call away with 1-800 CONTACTS. With the free call, contact wearers can order replacement lenses made by Johnson & Johnson, CIBA Vision, Bausch & Lomb, and others. The company ships about 80% of its orders within 24 hours of placement. It markets through direct mail, cooperative mail programs, a Web site, and freestanding inserts. 1-800 CONTACTS' purchasing and shipping systems are integrated and provide eleservice agents with real-time information about product availability. After the planned IPO, president Jonathan Coon will control about 40% of the firm.
Scheduled for IPO the week of 2/9/98.
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