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Post by cahwoo on Jul 29, 2014 21:30:41 GMT
I went to the eye Dr. today and have to have new lenses made. Of course they are very expensive. Does anyone know any place that is relatively inexpensive? How is B J's or Walmart optical for adult lenses? I'd rather not do mail order but if it will save me alot of money I might
Thanks Sorry for the double post. I didn't know the other one had posted my computer hung up
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Post by AN on Jul 29, 2014 21:37:56 GMT
I've had great luck ordering from Zenni Optical and Coastal. Coastal has lots of free frame pairs, and their quality seems to be a little higher than Zenni.
I looked into having new lenses made and I think the cheapest I found was $80 - $90 online. It was substantially cheaper to order brand new full glasses online.
Coastal has a really good return policy, I think they don't charge you for 15 days after you receive them and you can send them back no questions asked.
My glasses from Zenni have been around $40/pair (with very high index lenses and the upgrades) and I think the ones from Coastal were around $90 with the upgrades. They have cheaper though depending on your prescription. I'll never go back to ordering in-store.
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Post by ljs1691 on Jul 29, 2014 21:41:13 GMT
I was pleased with my last purchase from Walmart. It was substantially cheaper than the last pair of glasses I purchased from a big optical chain. I certainly can't tell any difference. They have the same scratch resistant, anti glare options if you want that too. I have expensive lenses too. Hope this helps.
I don't remember the cost but it is all very straight forward there.
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Post by walkerdill on Jul 29, 2014 21:41:57 GMT
I will second Zenni Optical! My kids and SO have glasses and I have ordered 50+ pairs of glasses and only once was disappointed with the quality. It was a $10 pair for my kid and the metal was very thin but all other pairs have been fantastic!
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Post by katlaw on Jul 29, 2014 21:42:30 GMT
I agree with AN. My last pair in-store were almost $500. I ordered a pair for only $140 and they are awesome. Unless you have insurance to cover the glasses ordering online seems to be a more affordable choice.
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Post by papersilly on Jul 29, 2014 21:44:03 GMT
coastal is great! quick shipping and very reasonable.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 29, 2014 21:44:33 GMT
Having processed many claims for hardware/glasses, Costco and WalMart seem to be favorites that we see a lot that are lower cost.
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Post by disneypal on Jul 29, 2014 22:18:09 GMT
My last 2 or 3 pair, I got from Lenscrafters and thought they were a bit expensive and overall I wasn't satisfied with them. This time I went to Walmart and they were a lot cheaper and I actually like the glasses much better. I've been happy with the service there.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 22:19:23 GMT
I'll add a good word (tentatively) for GlassesUSA.com. Although I haven't received mine yet, I'm highly impressed with their communication throughout the process. I have an extremely difficult prescription that many labs can't/won't make and my glasses typically run about $1,000. Even places like Lenscrafters and Costco have not been able to find one of their labs that they work with who can make my prescription. I've not found another site online that will do my prescription but GlassesUSA was able to and I am getting a pair for $188. I was extra impressed because in addition to their automated updates, I received an update that because of the special prescription, the processing was going to take a few extra days and would take longer to get through quality control.
Just in case someone with a difficult prescription is looking for an online source.
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Post by lovetodigi on Jul 29, 2014 22:29:14 GMT
Costco has some great prices, if you are a member there.
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Post by sues on Jul 29, 2014 22:32:57 GMT
I use Costco - have for years. They not only have good doctors, their prices are terrific. They have gotten outstanding reviews from Consumer Guide, too.
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Post by magenta on Jul 29, 2014 22:33:08 GMT
We've had our exams and prescriptions filled at Costco for years now. Prices are good and there's usually a special going on. Our membership has really paid off with the optometry service.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 29, 2014 22:54:51 GMT
I've used Walmart in the past with good success.
I tried to use Costco a year ago and gave up. DS had a pair of glasses made and the lens on one side popped out when he tried them on. We resent them and when they came back, the lens on the other side popped out. I would have tried again, but the people at the optical counter kept insisting that it was normal and he could just pop the lens back into place. I've worn glasses for over 35 years and have never had that problem once. So I asked for my money back.
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Post by Penellopy on Jul 29, 2014 23:21:51 GMT
I just ordered 3 new pair from Zenni Optical for $100. This is the 3rd year I have ordered from them. My prescription changes every year and glasses were getting expensive at $300 to $400 each.
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Post by purplebee on Jul 29, 2014 23:28:35 GMT
I do the no line bifocal which costs more. Been using my local Walmart for years and have been very pleased, in fact just got a new pair with transitions lenses, they ran around $400. Same RX with similar frame from at Coastal would have been about $100 cheaper, but I decided to stay with WM since I was trying the transitions lenses this time (which I really like). I'd try Coastal for a spare pair.
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