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coffeeman · 03-21-2013, 10:34 AM

Just purchased frames and lenses at Lenscrafter which weren't cheap almost $300 per pair with insurance. Looking online I see Costco has high marks sure about their prices. Even though my coverage drops some outside the recommended providers I could reduce my costs. The online suppliers are tempting however I'm not comfortable doing so. Anyway curious to see what others do. Txs

jzick · 03-21-2013, 10:38 AM

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The online suppliers are tempting however I'm not comfortable doing so.

Your choices are basically to pay outrageous brick and mortar prices or save a bundle online. Switched to online suppliers years ago, and have saved thousands of dollars. Goggles4u - Eyeglasses, Prescription Glasses, Progressive Eyeglasses, Bifocal Glasses is who I use most often.

**CLIFFTALL** · 03-21-2013, 10:44 AM

My wife just bought progressive lenses and frames at Costco for $199 which included anti reflective treatment and edge polish (?).
Cliff

coffeeman · 03-21-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Clifftall

My wife just bought progressive lenses and frames at Costco for $199 which included anti reflective treatment and edge polish (?).
Cliff

Cliff , was this before any insurance discounts or just their regular pricing?

**CLIFFTALL** · 03-21-2013, 11:23 AM

We don't have eyeglass ins.

DonDee · 03-21-2013, 11:31 AM

Zenni.

UFO Pilot · 03-21-2013, 11:44 AM

Costco

emoney · 03-21-2013, 12:01 PM

I happen to work for a rather large Ophtomological Surgery practice, so, obviously, I get them here.

Before I spent thousands, I'd find out if there wasn't a corrective surgery procedure that would fix the issue.

Go Dawgs · 03-21-2013, 12:46 PM

I bought a pair at Costco and the price was good, but not that good. My last pair I bought at Walmart and with exam I paid about $150 and that was for exam, lens (bifocal), frame. If I break them the replacement cost is not bad. I don't have insurance and so I went with them based on cost.

Nick-B · 03-21-2013, 01:14 PM

Zenni Optical. Can't Beat 'em. I've purchased for my whole family and have been satisfied.

Get your prescription exam at Costco or whoever has a special running then order online from Zenni.
Zenni Optical - Eyeglasses, Prescription Glasses, Bifocal, Progressive Eyeglasses, Rimless Glasses

Dog Folks · 03-21-2013, 01:24 PM

Good old WalMart

baraff · 03-21-2013, 04:51 PM

I've always used LensCrafters, they're expensive but I've never had ANY problem with the quality of their work. The one issue I have with them is they always try to sell you (aggressively) an anti-glare coating for the lenses which is supposed to reduce glare at night. It's a complete waste of money: I noticed no difference and my glasses were constantly smudging and would not stay clean. Pass on that option, it's pure profit for them. I even had one salesperson tell me I had to get the coating, they couldn't take it out of the sales order. I stood up and said "well, guess I'll go elsewhere, then". He changed his tune real quick.

texkayaker · 03-21-2013, 04:55 PM

75 years old and only need reading glasses, nothing else works though. Get the glasses at Dollar Tree, but them 3pairs at a time.

1ciderdog · 03-21-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick-B

Zenni Optical. Can't Beat 'em. I've purchased for my whole family and have been satisfied.

Get your prescription exam at Costco or whoever has a special running then order online from Zenni.
Zenni Optical - Eyeglasses, Prescription Glasses, Bifocal, Progressive Eyeglasses, Rimless Glasses

Interesting - I've used Costco the past several years but have also used Walmart & Kaiser Permanente. I did not find transitions on the site - those that change tint for inside to outside. Are they in there and I just did not see them?