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Post by cahwoo on Jul 29, 2014 21:37:36 GMT
I had my eye exam today and of course I need new lenses. Problem is they are very expensive. Does any one know how the optical departments are at B J's or Walmart? Would it be worth my going there? I know B J's has a sale right now 50% off but what is the regular price? I could do mail order but would rather not.
Thanks for any info.
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Post by lovetodigi on Jul 30, 2014 1:45:31 GMT
It has been a long time ago, but I have bought glasses from Walmart and they worked just fine. There was a 60 Minutes Show not to long ago, about glasses. The same company owns just about every eyeglass place out there. They own Lenscrafters, Pearl Vision, and most others. They also own EyeMed Insurance. That is why you will not find a good deal at any of those places. They have no connections to Costco, Walmart and a few others. If you do a google search, or go to 60 Minutes website, you might be able to find more information. We have insurance that will pay quite a bit toward our glasses (Eyemed) but we still end up paying $300-$400 more, in addition to what insurance covered at Lenscrafters. Checked out Costco, and even though they are not covered by our insurance, our glasses, with the same options will cost us much, much less. Guess where we will be going? If you find what you want at Walmart, I would go ahead and get them there.
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Post by salem on Jul 30, 2014 1:52:21 GMT
We get ours from JC Penney Optical. I've ordered several pairs for both DH and I, and our we just ordered yet another pair for dd since her prescription changed again. Right now they are having a 50% off sale that I think goes through the weekend. Kids glasses are $29.99 through August. They take about 2 weeks to come in. So far, we've had very good luck with them.
We did get one pair for dd from Walmart a couple of years ago. They were pretty much the same as JCP.
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Post by grammyj64 on Jul 30, 2014 1:54:43 GMT
I just got my latest prescription from Walmart and I was very pleased with the selection of frames, with the professional attention from the tech, and with the price - half what I paid for my last pair at a private place. I'm finding them very comfortable and will go there again.
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rosered
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Post by rosered on Jul 30, 2014 1:55:27 GMT
The lenses are usually the most expensive part. I have used Walmart and the glasses are fine. if you have a Vision 4 Less near you, they usually have 2 pair for around $100.
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Post by pmm on Jul 30, 2014 2:07:03 GMT
I have been getting mine and my kids glasses at Sam's Club for the last 14 years. I have always been pleased with the selection and their service. You do not have to be a member to use their vision services.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jul 30, 2014 2:53:44 GMT
My husband just had new updated Rx lenses put in his old frames at WalMart and they are fine. He is really picky too. They were very inexpensive.
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 30, 2014 4:08:05 GMT
My dd bought a pair of glasses online from Warby-Parker. They were $95 and she got them quicker than the ones we ordered from the optical place. Oh, they will send you up to five frames of your choice to try on before you buy them. They even provide a prepaid label to ship them back.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 4:26:46 GMT
This thread is timely as DS and I are both getting eye exams next week. I know I'm going to need glasses and fully expect DS to need a new prescription for his lenses.
When DS first got his current prescription, DH told me our insurance was good 'anywhere', so we went to Vision Works as it was closest. After selecting frames, we found out that they did NOT accept our insurance. For informational purposes, I asked what the cost would be if we paid cash. $225 was the answer.
Went to Lens Crafters - a covered provider - and we ended up paying $250 WITH insurance. WTH?
As we're newbies to this prescription glasses thing, we assumed we need to go with a covered provider for the warranty purposes - to replace them if they break, get scratched etc. (DS has had to have his lenses replaced once due to a scratch on the lens and it was free.)
How are the warranties at places like Walmart, Sam's Club or the online places?
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