Eyeglasses Question

[royalfan5]

I need to replace my current pair, and while I have always just purchased them at my local eye doctor in the past, I will soon have to switch eye doctors. So as I am in the process of switching, I got to wondering where the best value in eyeglasses is to be found. Is a local shop, a chain, the innerweb, etc. Anybody have any useful insight?

[Hamhock]

try funeral homes

[OU4LIFE]

having never worn any type of glasses including sun, I couldn't BEGIN to help out here.

[sooner_born_1960]

I just buy them from the eye doctor. These cheap eyeglass places aren't really all that cheap once you add UV protection, scratch-resistance, etc...

[colleyvillesooner]

I work for an eyewear company that sells to Wal-Mart, Costco, Sams as well as the little guys all over the country.

Wal-Mart has a pretty good selection at a good price.

[sanantoniosooner]

There are some places that give a discount for two pair. We generally go that route so that 2 of us can get new glasses at a time and save a little.

I don't care if there are a thousand pair on the wall though, you will only find a few that you'll be happy with. If that many.

[Whet]

But then, the eye doctor will add in all of those extras, as well. Do you belong to Sam's Club or Costco? Get your script from your doc, then check out the wholesale clubs.

I have found that Sam's is the cheapest place to purchase my contact lenses.

[Curly Bill]

Eye Mart Express

2 pair designer frames with all the bells and whistles (tinting, scratch resistance and such) for around $230. If you want non-designer frames it's cheaper.

[Frozen Sooner]

The last time I bought a pair of glasses someone talked me into going to a little fancy shop.

Yeah, that's not going to happen again. I get a lot of compliments on the glasses, but for something I wear once a month, totally not worth the price.

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

The last time I bought a pair of glasses someone talked me into going to a little fancy shop.

Yeah, that's not going to happen again. I get a lot of compliments on the glasses, but for something I wear once a month, totally not worth the price.You wear glasses on bath day? ;)

[royalfan5]

The last time I bought a pair of glasses someone talked me into going to a little fancy shop.

Yeah, that's not going to happen again. I get a lot of compliments on the glasses, but for something I wear once a month, totally not worth the price.
I wear my glasses frequently. It makes me look smart and good looking, instead of just good looking.

[C&CDean]

One word. Lasik.

You're welcome.

[colleyvillesooner]

Eye Mart Express

2 pair designer frames with all the bells and whistles (tinting, scratch resistance and such) for around $230. If you want non-designer frames it's cheaper.

They are good.

[royalfan5]

One word. Lasik.

You're welcome.
That will happen in about 2-3 years when I have my HSA fully funded. Until then, I need a up to date pair.

[colleyvillesooner]

The last time I bought a pair of glasses someone talked me into going to a little fancy shop.

Yeah, that's not going to happen again. I get a lot of compliments on the glasses, but for something I wear once a month, totally not worth the price.

Chances are, they cost as much to make as the cheaper ones.

[Frozen Sooner]

You wear glasses on bath day? ;)

I said once a month. Not quarterly.

That's right. Four baths a year, whether I need them or not.

[85Sooner]

Try this, they have done a great job for my wife and son, Clark howard reviews them very highly.
http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php

Also check out the 20/20 where they took the same prescription to a Lens Crafters, Costco, Sams club and another eye specialty store. The only ones who got it right were Sams and Costco. They thought that was an anomoly so they tried again in another city. Interestingly same results.

[Jimminy Crimson]

The right stuff, the right price: Academy!

[M]

You wear glasses on bath day? ;)

Did somebody say Bath Day??

[Whet]

If you want to save money - well, up to 1/2 the price!

Get a monocle!
http://www.universohq.com/cinema/images/penguin_batman_seriado.jpg

http://j-walkblog.com/old/images/kencoar.jpg

[Viking Kitten]

Did somebody say Bath Day??

http://photos4.flickr.com/9331007_0bff20b82b.jpg

Mmmm. I've got brush envy.

[Frozen Sooner]

Did somebody say Bath Day??

Keep your orange tang out of my bath.

It'll stain the tile.
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Filthiest non-filthy thing ever said in the IT, right there.

DAMMIT! THIS ISN'T THE IT!

[Viking Kitten]

In doing a GIS for "orange tang," I found this and felt compelled to point out this fish looks like a total whore:

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/tangs/images/OrangespotSurgeonfishWMTa_Ap8ST.jpg

[M]

In doing a GIS for "orange tang," I found this and felt compelled to point out this fish looks like a total whore:

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/tangs/images/OrangespotSurgeonfishWMTa_Ap8ST.jpg

And this one is obviously a total prude:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/DixieChickMissy/fish.jpg

[Viking Kitten]

This fish looks like a guy I dated my first year of college:

http://www.all4humor.com/images/files/Ugly%20Fish.jpg

[M]

Yup. This one's a clinger.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/DixieChickMissy/suckerfish.jpg

[Viking Kitten]

"I wanna beeee... ANARCHY!!!"

http://www.glaucus.org.uk/BoarFish-portrait_PP.jpg

[M]

You haz Prozac?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/DixieChickMissy/sadfish.jpg

[OU-HSV]

Eye Mart Express

2 pair designer frames with all the bells and whistles (tinting, scratch resistance and such) for around $230. If you want non-designer frames it's cheaper.
I agree. Good deal and I've always had good luck there. Most recently was this past November...I went with the 2 pairs of cheaper frames, and I think I even got out of there under $130 to 140. And under an hour. And they're warrantied for a year at least.
As soon as I can afford it I'm doing Lasik. I've heard way too many great things about it from different people. And hey...Tiger Woods got it, so why shouldn't we? ;)

[Curly Bill]

IAs soon as I can afford it I'm doing Lasik. I've heard way too many great things about it from different people. And hey...Tiger Woods got it, so why shouldn't we? ;)

Yeah, I've thought about it...but can't convince myself to do it.

...but like you said: if Tiger got it why shouldn't us mortals? Maybe someday. :)

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

This fish looks like a guy I dated my first year of college:

http://www.all4humor.com/images/files/Ugly%20Fish.jpgThat kind of looks like that catfish kisser's mouth.

[GottaHavePride]

Heh. You beat me to that joke.


Man, I wear glasses every day. Pick a pair that you like, that is comfortable, and that looks good on you (make sure the sales chick is cute and take her advice). Don't look at the price tag, because there will be all of 2 different frames that meet all those criteria.

[Frozen Sooner]

Heh. You beat me to that joke.


Man, I wear glasses every day. Pick a pair that you like, that is comfortable, and that looks good on you (make sure the sales chick is cute and take her advice). Don't look at the price tag, because there will be all of 2 different frames that meet all those criteria.

My ridiculously expensive Oliver Peoples frames say "No, look at the price tag, 'cause Mike didn't and ended up with a $700 pair of glasses."

This is posted solely as a precautionary tale. Possibly the dumbest purchase I've ever made.

[OU-HSV]

Heh. You beat me to that joke.


Man, I wear glasses every day. Pick a pair that you like, that is comfortable, and that looks good on you (make sure the sales chick is cute and using your most creative "spectacle" pickup line...land a date with her)........
fixed

[colleyvillesooner]

My ridiculously expensive Oliver Peoples frames say "No, look at the price tag, 'cause Mike didn't and ended up with a $700 pair of glasses."

This is posted solely as a precautionary tale. Possibly the dumbest purchase I've ever made.

Especially since they probably cost under $20 to make. Tops.

[Frozen Sooner]

Especially since they probably cost under $20 to make. Tops.

:sad panda:

[GottaHavePride]

My ridiculously expensive Oliver Peoples frames say "No, look at the price tag, 'cause Mike didn't and ended up with a $700 pair of glasses."

This is posted solely as a precautionary tale. Possibly the dumbest purchase I've ever made.

Heh. Mine were about $300 once you put the lenses in. Oakley. Surprisingly, they're NOT a giant piece of crap.

[sanantoniosooner]

I wouldn't be seen driving a Mercedes with a pair that cost less than $500

[GottaHavePride]

That's what my balls cost, am I still cool for a Mercedes?

[sanantoniosooner]

Brass isn't quite going for that much yet.

What are your balls made of?

[GottaHavePride]

Fury.


GET IT? ;)

[proud gonzo]

HEH.

[OU4LIFE]

Man, I wear glasses every day. Pick a pair that you like, that is comfortable, and that looks good on you (make sure the sales chick is cute and take her advice). Don't look at the price tag, because there will be all of 2 different frames that meet all those criteria.

I'm still trying to figure out why GHP didn't follow his own advice....

;)

[Condescending Sooner]

That will happen in about 2-3 years when I have my HSA fully funded. Until then, I need a up to date pair.

Under most HSA's you can go ahead with the surgery and get reimbursed, even if you don't have enough money in your account. Is your HSA through your employer?

[TopDaugIn2000]

I just got these in "cognac". I think they look pretty good with my auburn hair and pasty white skin. Picked them up yesterday.
http://aaopticalco.com/ShowImage.aspx?img=0A1/0A1AF050.jpg&w=300

[royalfan5]

Under most HSA's you can go ahead with the surgery and get reimbursed, even if you don't have enough money in your account. Is your HSA through your employer?
Depends on how you mean through employer. They are paying for most of it, but I am arranging the plan through Thrivent.

[OU4LIFE]

blind people are funny.

[Frozen Sooner]

Depends on how you mean through employer. They are paying for most of it, but I am arranging the plan through Thrivent.

Dude, you are just SO LUTHERAN! ;)