michael Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Have any of you fine people dealt with any of the online glasses sellers? I have a couple of pairs I want reglazing and also want to buy a new pair, shop prices are much higher so I'm tempted to give it a go. At the end of the day you pick a style and hand over a prescription, it's not a great deal different to the shops, some even offer you the ability to hire the frames first to try them on. So if you've done this already please let me have some feedback and details of who you used I have a small list of potential places: http://www.spex4less.com http://www.glasses2you.co.uk http://www.directspecs.co.uk http://www.glassesuk.com http://www.glassescomplete.co.uk http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk http://www.speckyfoureyes.com Any others I should be aware of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 As you have not had any replies to your thread I thought I would try and help you a little... Have any of you fine people dealt with any of the online glasses sellers? I have a couple of pairs I want reglazing and also want to buy a new pair, shop prices are much higher so I'm tempted to give it a go. At the end of the day you pick a style and hand over a prescription, it's not a great deal different to the shops, some even offer you the ability to hire the frames first to try them on. So if you've done this already please let me have some feedback and details of who you used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Also interested as my eyes aren't what they used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 who said that... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Give me a shout guys. I have a glazing lab and supply about 40 practises. I should be able to help out ( A lot cheaper than the opticians as well:) but dont tell them I said so.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm shouting! 2 x rimless, 1 pair of sunglasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 No probs mate I specialise in rimless (have done a couple of peoples on here). I am off on holiday for a week tomorrow but can sort you out when I get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Excellent, I'll have to send them a pair at a time though otherwise I won't be able to see, drop me a PM when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 No problem will do, easier for me that way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'll have to send them a pair at a time though otherwise I won't be able to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Make sure you check the size or take up that try it on option, you'd need to be sure they fit your big head first Failing that, it's pretty easy to walk into a lot of opticians, try a frame on and just walk out, no one notices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 can you do anything with a dodgy japseye:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 No probs mate I specialise in rimless (have done a couple of peoples on here). I am off on holiday for a week tomorrow but can sort you out when I get back can you put some Rose tint in at least one pair.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 can you do anything with a dodgy japseye:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I met someone that ordered from glassesonspec.co.uk and was very pleased. I was going to do the same as they're so much cheaper, but it's a bit complicated with all the measuring and whotnots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 can you put some Rose tint in at least one pair.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I brougha pair online, they cost abput £60, and the only thing they where fir for was the bin, a complete waist of money:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 What were they, single vision, varifocals( probably not) and what was the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Single vision with reacting lenses, and anti scratch, I think they come from glasses direct, they made me look like a 70's porn star:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Not all bad then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I looked into this, but I couldnt see a clear benefit other than some savings that on reflection were not they were cracked up to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tichkent Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I bought my current pair on http://www.39dollarglasses.com/ Got single vision, high index glasses pretty much the same as my old, and somewhat expensive Calvin Klein ones. If you go to the site I think they were the "Hudson" ones. Been very happy indeed with the glasses. The black coating on the frames themselves came off within a few weeks, which I was initially annoyed with, but actually the raw metal underneath is quite a cool gun-metal colour! The lenses themselves are the best lenses I've ever had - really thin, excellent anti-reflective coating, and they have resisted scratches longer than any lens I ever bought in the UK (about 3 years old now and virtually unscratched). Oh and about £80 I think in total including shipping and import duty - so way cheaper that you'd get in an optician - particularly with the super high-index (1.67) lenses and all the coatings. They also do a "use your own frame" thing where you post them your current frame for re-glazing. Anyway - can definitely recommend, and I'll probably be getting my next pair from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 These sort of places are ok on low prescription sv lenses but I think Kopite will agree that measuring up yourself for varifocal/high prescription lenses is asking for trouble. They are obviously very cheap quality frames, but I can see the attraction as the prices are great compared to an opticians who obviously have higher overheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Anyway - can definitely recommend, and I'll probably be getting my next pair from them. Drop me a pm first mate I may well quote you happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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