Author Topic: Best and cheapest place for prescription eyeglasses online? (Read 3781 times)

stooges44 · « **on:** February 13, 2017, 10:43:56 AM »

I'm looking for a backup pair and definitely not looking to spend hundreds in a store so I was wondering if anyone has experience with buying glasses online? I buy contacts all the time but never bought a pair of glasses.

So far, I found this deal to be the best: $9.90 shipped @ https://www.goggles4u.com/
*Includes:
Any $6.95 frame, 1.57 CR Single Vision Lenses, Anti-Scratch Coating, Full UV Protection & Shipping (United States)
* Strong rx charges may apply
* Standard Shipping

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks

springles · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2017, 10:46:21 AM »

Ive had good experiences with coastal contacts. They usually have a coupon for a free first pair which usually ends up costing around $12 with shipping

etech0 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2017, 11:55:49 AM »

I've been happy with Zenni Optical. The glasses I bought there (a few pairs) lasted longer than the one pair I bought from googles4u, and they weren't that much more money.

stooges44 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2017, 10:19:36 AM »

Thanks guys.

I ended up going with http://www.discountglasses.com/ because they offer free return shipping also.

Freddie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2017, 11:05:57 AM »

Quote from: etech0 on February 13, 2017, 11:55:49 AM

I've been happy with Zenni Optical. The glasses I bought there (a few pairs) lasted longer than the one pair I bought from googles4u, and they weren't that much more money.

Zenni is good BUT... there are RELENTLESS with their smart ads. They literally hound you across the entire internet until you are so sick you have no choice but to ban them. If you don't believe me, go to their site right now and click around for a minute. Then tell me what happens to your browsing experience (particularly on youtube) for the next MONTH.

etech0 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2017, 11:26:59 AM »

Quote from: Freddie on February 14, 2017, 11:05:57 AM

Zenni is good BUT... there are RELENTLESS with their smart ads. They literally hound you across the entire internet until you are so sick you have no choice but to ban them. If you don't believe me, go to their site right now and click around for a minute. Then tell me what happens to your browsing experience (particularly on youtube) for the next MONTH.

With that introduction I'm not sure if I want to try it!

lubaby · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2017, 11:27:50 AM »

Quote from: Freddie on February 14, 2017, 11:05:57 AM

Zenni is good BUT... there are RELENTLESS with their smart ads. They literally hound you across the entire internet until you are so sick you have no choice but to ban them. If you don't believe me, go to their site right now and click around for a minute. Then tell me what happens to your browsing experience (particularly on youtube) for the next MONTH.

Incognito?

Freddie · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2017, 11:30:19 AM »

Quote from: lubaby on February 14, 2017, 11:27:50 AM

Incognito?

It's the principle. If a company disrespects me like that I don't care if there's a work-around.

letav_aved · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2018, 11:53:44 PM »

looking for a nice pair of glasses. I see some nice Montblanc frames on Amazon- but whats the best way to get the prescription lenses?

Just Having Fun! · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2018, 10:42:12 PM »

I would always look on DansDeals.com. Right now there is GlassesUSA promotion stickied as of 5 Aug 2018:
https://www.dansdeals.com/advertisement/save-40-off-plus-free-shipping-thousands-frames-glassesusa-glasses-just-19-shipped-3/

lcm · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2021, 06:59:06 PM »

Bump
What's the latest recommended sites?

Please include which/if they have these qualities;
1. Accurate prescription filling i.e. DPs that an independent optometrist verified that the prescription was filled accurately.
2. Free shipping and returns
3. Will ship you multiple pairs to try on

Elikip · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2021, 09:11:38 PM »

Was pleased with Zenni's quality and pricing. Ordered 3 times from them.
You can order to try on, and upon return, you'll receive credit towards your prescription glasses (last I ordered, it was free to return plano frames)

lcm · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2021, 11:00:54 AM »

Quote from: Elikip on May 26, 2021, 09:11:38 PM

Was pleased with Zenni's quality and pricing. Ordered 3 times from them.
You can order to try on, and upon return, you'll receive credit towards your prescription glasses (last I ordered, it was free to return plano frames)

What do you mean to receive credit towards your prescription glasses?
You pay for the frames you try then they credit that to the ones you get? Or an additional incentive?

Elikip · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2021, 04:10:28 PM »

Quote from: lcm on May 27, 2021, 11:00:54 AM

What do you mean to receive credit towards your prescription glasses?
You pay for the frames you try then they credit that to the ones you get? Or an additional incentive?

You pay for thr non prescription frames you order, when you return you receive credit (not refund) and you can use the credit to place your new order (prescription order)

Joeymc · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2021, 04:34:47 PM »

Eyebuydirect offers free returns within 14 days so you could buy a few pairs and send back whichever ones you don't want to keep.

lcm · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2021, 07:33:12 PM »

Quote from: Joeymc on June 06, 2021, 04:34:47 PM

Eyebuydirect offers free returns within 14 days so you could buy a few pairs and send back whichever ones you don't want to keep.

How's the quality? Have experience?

ah giten · « **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2021, 09:39:59 PM »

I found that I can't find glasses online at any of these online stores.
I am an adult (yes?) but I have a small face. The selection is 2-3 weird frames per site.
Any suggestions?

yerushabubby · « **Reply #17 on:** June 06, 2021, 11:48:09 PM »

Quote from: ah giten on June 06, 2021, 09:39:59 PM

I found that I can't find glasses online at any of these online stores.
I am an adult (yes?) but I have a small face. The selection is 2-3 weird frames per site.
Any suggestions?

I also have a small face - I usually buy kids frames - and do fine on Zenni's.

ah giten · « **Reply #18 on:** June 07, 2021, 01:32:35 AM »

Quote from: yerushabubby on June 06, 2021, 11:48:09 PM

I also have a small face - I usually buy kids frames - and do fine on Zenni's.

I guess kids frames suit you well...

ETA: they actually do have pretty nice selection.
Thanks for the idea.

Euclid · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2021, 01:23:06 AM »

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27423738