tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post686475304364909688..comments2024-02-01T01:19:22.758-07:00Comments on The 7MSN Ranch: The cheapskate's guide to buying eyeglassesthe7msnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-41643394427440636922016-08-10T22:27:53.082-06:002016-08-10T22:27:53.082-06:00Thanks for all this info about buying glasses onli...Thanks for all this info about buying glasses online. I just got a new prescription and was wondering if online might be my best bet after pricing some frames at over $200.00 and lenses even more. Walmart was a lot less but not as in-expensive as online. Just can't figure out how to get my PD. I will give this a try.Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753695348794051453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-2672867977316173362015-02-13T09:09:05.295-07:002015-02-13T09:09:05.295-07:00Holy shit.Holy shit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-74224498776373983382015-02-13T08:43:14.002-07:002015-02-13T08:43:14.002-07:00I had the same experience a few months ago. I had ...I had the same experience a few months ago. I had to get my PD from the doctor, and then went to goggles4u.com. I got their best lenses with new frames and they came with a case and cleaning cloth all for about $50. I am very happy with them. Ill never go to a retail store for glasses again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-7477283671195310602015-02-13T06:38:14.700-07:002015-02-13T06:38:14.700-07:00Cheryl Ann, that's why I have the fit-overs ....Cheryl Ann, that's why I have the fit-overs ... to wear over my prescription lenses that do not tint in the car.<br />The lightweight wire frames that I have really need 2 hands to put on and take off. The Fitovers are not as expensive and I can put them on easily with one hand. It just might depend if you want the 'senior citizen' look while driving around town.<br /><br />M in NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-24091600121562878982015-02-12T23:14:31.846-07:002015-02-12T23:14:31.846-07:00What an 'eye-opener' post! Glasses are ex...What an 'eye-opener' post! Glasses are expensive here in Australia too. I must check into online ordering. Thanks! :)Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-4623521115936792832015-02-12T22:37:00.882-07:002015-02-12T22:37:00.882-07:00This is the lab that did his but I only see partia...This is the lab that did his but I only see partials now and the prices have gone up. Check them out and I hope this helps you.<br />http://www.dental-lab-direct.com/products.phpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00053801612900104081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-40259548961243426052015-02-12T17:57:55.268-07:002015-02-12T17:57:55.268-07:00I usually wear contact and buy them at Costco, so ...I usually wear contact and buy them at Costco, so they seem to be a little less expensive than buying glasses.<br />Glad you found a place you can trust! And Smoochie-poo looks as cute as ever! ;)An American in Tokyonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-47034001445735827032015-02-12T17:30:14.775-07:002015-02-12T17:30:14.775-07:00No, not cheapskate.
You are a Very wise shopper.
T...No, not cheapskate.<br />You are a Very wise shopper.<br />Thanks for the information. Love your pictures.DDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039721435518231693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-34237560085661374672015-02-12T16:35:18.961-07:002015-02-12T16:35:18.961-07:00I had no idea either there was an alternative to t...I had no idea either there was an alternative to the expensive shops. Thanks for the info, Ill be following up with this! So cute that dog...!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13878442329350749523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-7501847602266589162015-02-12T15:30:43.153-07:002015-02-12T15:30:43.153-07:00I buy my glasses - bi-focals for ordinary wear and...I buy my glasses - bi-focals for ordinary wear and single vision computer glasses - from Eye Buy Direct. The quality is great and the prices are cheap compared to the local eye gougers, I buy two pairs of each so I'll have spares for when I do something dumb. I've been buying from these people for years and have always been satisfied. They have a really big selection of frames, and they used to have a process where you could send in a photo of yourself - full head-on view - and then you could try different frames on your photo.<br /><br />Jim in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-78814942757696928002015-02-12T13:29:22.538-07:002015-02-12T13:29:22.538-07:00Haven't bought glasses in an eye glass store i...Haven't bought glasses in an eye glass store in years. In our area we have Lesko which one can go down there and chose ones glasses and they order them, you come in and they adjust them for you. Awesome!<br />Joanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17079320105957390525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-83035050422196501772015-02-12T12:49:05.068-07:002015-02-12T12:49:05.068-07:00How Smooch puts up with you, I'll never know.....How Smooch puts up with you, I'll never know....such a good girl!<br />Great info thanks!Ethelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389117351829680827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-83257477358991583772015-02-12T10:12:54.858-07:002015-02-12T10:12:54.858-07:00I'm a big online shopper but it simply never o...I'm a big online shopper but it simply never occurred to me to buy eye glasses by mail. Doh! I never felt Costco was that pricey but $49 is a screaming deal. Thanks for the eye opener LOL!Lesliehttp://www.onewomanshands.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-77787045923161178352015-02-12T09:59:17.243-07:002015-02-12T09:59:17.243-07:00Damn! I had no idea. That is off the hook crazy....Damn! I had no idea. That is off the hook crazy. I have super eye insurance and I need it. I wear contacts and glasses. I had no idea what these things cost without insurance. I am horrified. I love all three of your glasses. I cracked up when I saw Smooch with your glasses on. She has to be the most photogentic dog on the planet.Laura Sudderthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342155031425610582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-83302423746738378442015-02-12T09:29:17.346-07:002015-02-12T09:29:17.346-07:00Good for you! I hate the thought of paying hundre...Good for you! I hate the thought of paying hundreds of dollars for glasses, especially since I get by with cheap reading glasses most of the time. I decided it was time for bifocals and did a lot of searching for the best deal. If you search on line you can find some great prices. I ended up buying mine at Penney's with a coupon for 2 pairs for $99. So I got mine at an optical office, but they were as good a bargain as yours. I just got lucky that there was a coupon at the time I was in the market. There are alternatives to those huge prices out there, most people just don't know they exist. Smooch is such a good girl to model your glasses for us. Peghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309987428045299558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-68272654608930200402015-02-12T08:36:45.063-07:002015-02-12T08:36:45.063-07:00I'm sorry I missed that 60 minutes, but I'...I'm sorry I missed that 60 minutes, but I'm already on the cheap glasses bandwagon! I have 4 pair from Zenni, very happy with them. Sunglasses too. Plus now I can have a "fun" pair where I was always too cheap before... and looking good there Smooch!irish horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289040711028666546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-49377421256654862602015-02-12T07:46:09.246-07:002015-02-12T07:46:09.246-07:00Right on! The hardest part about online purchase ...Right on! The hardest part about online purchase is "will it look good on me" factor. So glad you found exactly what you were looking for at a wildly reduced price.CeeCeehttp://undertexasskies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-26850655368697712662015-02-12T07:22:40.967-07:002015-02-12T07:22:40.967-07:00Janet, could you give the name or website. I am g...Janet, could you give the name or website. I am getting to this point, crowns aren't holding up, have had to have teeth removed because of poor root canel work, etc. I'm tired of all the money I have spend at the dentist and then be told they could put in the "screwed in" teeth for oh wait $4000 a piece! No way...thanks<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-86612910604600461852015-02-12T07:08:16.956-07:002015-02-12T07:08:16.956-07:00very good know!very good know!JaneKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671608749441706267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-2301728389345138462015-02-12T07:05:57.441-07:002015-02-12T07:05:57.441-07:00Shopping for glasses can be maddening. I wear gas ...Shopping for glasses can be maddening. I wear gas permeable contacts (vision is better than with glasses), mainly. Glasses are my "wake-ups" and back-ups. And I sing Cheap Sunglasses ad nausea when the mood strikes. Never could afford two prescription pairs growing up. Liberated myself with contacts when I could. But, did get lucky on most recent glasses purchase. Whole kit and caboodle, frames, scratch stuff, progressive lenses, 160. Way cheaper than the pair they replaced. Not nearly as cheap as your onlines though. Good shopper. Smooch looks fabulous.KathyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680946802191502305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-15645433737589592032015-02-12T06:59:02.398-07:002015-02-12T06:59:02.398-07:00You're so right about the prices. There is a h...You're so right about the prices. There is a huge mark up on the frames and if they happen to be designer named forget it. I made the mistake years ago of buying from the store in the same building as the doctor( who by the way has a piece of the operation!) what a rip off. Never did it again. You and Smooch are looking so fashionable in your new specs. Good for you for finding a better option.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-54194076743303013102015-02-12T06:49:43.112-07:002015-02-12T06:49:43.112-07:00Carson, I just ordered a new pair of glasses becau...Carson, I just ordered a new pair of glasses because my left eye prescription is now blurry...$475.00 and that was AFTER my insurance covered the rest! I'm going to ask him for the RX and take it with me! I DO need new sunglasses. THANK YOU so much for all this info! I have progressive lenses with a gray tint for my everyday ones, but they don't tint in the car while I'm driving, so I DO need sunglasses too!<br />Cheryl AnnCheryl Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-24652386400851701422015-02-12T06:32:27.065-07:002015-02-12T06:32:27.065-07:00OK. This is going to sound really cheap but, my hu...OK. This is going to sound really cheap but, my husband spent around $2000 on upper dentures. They never fit right and have been trouble since he got them. When he needed the bottoms, we didn't have the $$$$. I was looking on line and I found a place that makes them for you. (and dentists).They send you a kit and instructions. You make a mold of your teeth or gums and send it back to them. In about 2 weeks they send you your dentures. It cost $300 and they fit better and look better then the ones from the dentist.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-79881905979781740032015-02-12T06:10:06.368-07:002015-02-12T06:10:06.368-07:00Hurray for a smart shopper, you are my hero. I am ...Hurray for a smart shopper, you are my hero. I am going to get my eyes examined next week as a matter of fact. This post was just in time. I'm gonna check out the online place for sure.OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-19484126306136535712015-02-12T05:53:55.470-07:002015-02-12T05:53:55.470-07:00I usually buy a couple pair of frame at Reading Gl...I usually buy a couple pair of frame at Reading Glasses To Go when they're on sale, take them to my local optometrist who'll put in my prescription and save hundreds also. But I'm definitely going to check this out. Thank you! BTW, love the style of your cheaper frames.Rita B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03508252090653732674noreply@blogger.com