Cheap prescription glasses?
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I recently used them for the first time. Prescriptions were spot on. Frames were fine. It takes two weeks to get them, though. I've heard the customer service is horrible if you have any problems. I got two pairs of glasses with tinted lenses and a pair of prescription safety goggles for about $65 shipped total. All of the glasses seemed good quality to me.
There are a lot of other good and cheap online glasses retailers as well. CoastalContacts.com is one that people seem to like. It has a good selection of name-brand frames at cheap prices and has a reputation for good customer service.
There are a lot of other good and cheap online glasses retailers as well. CoastalContacts.com is one that people seem to like. It has a good selection of name-brand frames at cheap prices and has a reputation for good customer service.
There's a loooooong thread here if you want some heavy reading about the different online options: Prescription Glasses for cheap, from $8 + $4.95 for shipping
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Free shipping. glasses under $100. Free returns and they'll even send you empty frames for you to try on and return for free.
Free shipping. glasses under $100. Free returns and they'll even send you empty frames for you to try on and return for free.
Are we sure glasses are a good idea? I mean, if she gets a good look at you she may not come back.......I'm just sayin.
Just ordered a couple pair from them. I believe they will be the glasses that make or break my ability to become a millionaire in my interviews for CEO of several F500 companies.
If I am not a millionaire in a couple weeks - it is mred's fault. I'll still love ya, but it will be your fault.
take a look at coastalcontacts.com . they offer a much better selection of frames and ship faster (from British Columbia instead of China). you should be able to google a coupon code for 20% off your first order.
i'm wearing a pair of spectacles from zenni as i type this - nothing wrong with them - but after ordering from CoastalContacts recently, i'd recommend them over zenni.
i'm wearing a pair of spectacles from zenni as i type this - nothing wrong with them - but after ordering from CoastalContacts recently, i'd recommend them over zenni.
Since reading this thread, I made an order with Zenni.
I received my glasses from Zenni on Monday. Ordered a nice pair with 2 extra sunglasses clips and another complete pair just for kicks. Paid extra for the clear coating (glare resistance) on the good pair. Spent 54 bucks including shipping from China.
Everything was as-ordered, in great condition, and fit right out of the mailer, which was rather cheap but obviously did the job of making the product arrive safely. They also sent some cheap glasses cases and some microfiber cloths. What was a surprise were the glasses - which were better quality than I had anticipated. Even the el-cheapo pair I bought to keep in the car glove compartment were nicer than they looked online.
The order took 17 days to arrive. Yup, that's a long time. Then again for the price...
So what I learned:
Don't dump your local eyeglass place. Support the optometrist and the store with the cool frames - be it a specialist eyeglass place or a mall place like Lenscrafters. They have the best stuff and it does cost a bit but it is worth it for your main pair of glasses. But if you want a spare pair to stuff in the glove compartment, some cheap prescription sunglasses, or wanted to try something funky - try Zenni.
You need to have an accurate PD measurement - the distance between the middle of the pupils of your eyes. You realistically cannot do this by yourself - but can be done with a friend, easily. Zenni only deals with people who have symmetrical PD's - meaning your head isn't oddly shaped and the distance between the pupils and the center of your nose is equal for left and right.
I can recommend optometrist Terry Huseman at Merle Hay Mall. The entire staff there is very cool and they are thorough, professional, and affordable even with no insurance on my part. Next door is Lenscrafters and they had very comfortable sales staff and some great product.
I received my glasses from Zenni on Monday. Ordered a nice pair with 2 extra sunglasses clips and another complete pair just for kicks. Paid extra for the clear coating (glare resistance) on the good pair. Spent 54 bucks including shipping from China.
Everything was as-ordered, in great condition, and fit right out of the mailer, which was rather cheap but obviously did the job of making the product arrive safely. They also sent some cheap glasses cases and some microfiber cloths. What was a surprise were the glasses - which were better quality than I had anticipated. Even the el-cheapo pair I bought to keep in the car glove compartment were nicer than they looked online.
The order took 17 days to arrive. Yup, that's a long time. Then again for the price...
So what I learned:
Don't dump your local eyeglass place. Support the optometrist and the store with the cool frames - be it a specialist eyeglass place or a mall place like Lenscrafters. They have the best stuff and it does cost a bit but it is worth it for your main pair of glasses. But if you want a spare pair to stuff in the glove compartment, some cheap prescription sunglasses, or wanted to try something funky - try Zenni.
You need to have an accurate PD measurement - the distance between the middle of the pupils of your eyes. You realistically cannot do this by yourself - but can be done with a friend, easily. Zenni only deals with people who have symmetrical PD's - meaning your head isn't oddly shaped and the distance between the pupils and the center of your nose is equal for left and right.
I can recommend optometrist Terry Huseman at Merle Hay Mall. The entire staff there is very cool and they are thorough, professional, and affordable even with no insurance on my part. Next door is Lenscrafters and they had very comfortable sales staff and some great product.
