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OMB Optical, a sponsor of the 2026 São Mateus Fair, is distributing the final batch of eclipse glasses today for the total eclipse, catering to those who missed the chance to buy them at supermarkets and pharmacies before they sold out.
By , in News · 12 Aug 2026, 14:45 · 0 Comments
The line stretches from one end of the fairgrounds to the other.
OMB has posted signs throughout the venue warning that the offer is limited to available stock.
So far, there is no concrete information regarding the exact number of glasses available, though some people in line have speculated that there are 1,000 pairs.
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