Spectacles ' second pair free' rip off?
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cheddar said:
pork911 said:
OP i'm not sure what's to be suspcious about - if you like the product at the price buy, if not, don't
some people like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal (bogof, X% off)
i'd steer clear of large sofa stores if you are struggling with this business model
The perception of value created by disingenuous marketing that's insidious in the industry.some people like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal (bogof, X% off)
i'd steer clear of large sofa stores if you are struggling with this business model
the fig leaf of discounting helps those who as i said like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal
no one really believes it
james_tigerwoods said:
£480 for glasses? Holy crap, I didn't realise they even cost that much (maybe it's me).
Wifeys lenses are £500, but she's blind as a batbeen a bit wary of online retailers - heard stories of messed up prescriptions - e.g. eye center wrong, varifocal transition wrong.
Anyone had any problems?
pork911 said:
cheddar said:
pork911 said:
OP i'm not sure what's to be suspcious about - if you like the product at the price buy, if not, don't
some people like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal (bogof, X% off)
i'd steer clear of large sofa stores if you are struggling with this business model
The perception of value created by disingenuous marketing that's insidious in the industry.some people like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal (bogof, X% off)
i'd steer clear of large sofa stores if you are struggling with this business model
the fig leaf of discounting helps those who as i said like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal
no one really believes it
True transparency would be a fair price given material cost, labour, overhead and a reasonable margin.
Buying a similar quality product sans branding at a 50th of the price shows that.
cheddar said:
pork911 said:
cheddar said:
pork911 said:
OP i'm not sure what's to be suspcious about - if you like the product at the price buy, if not, don't
some people like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal (bogof, X% off)
i'd steer clear of large sofa stores if you are struggling with this business model
The perception of value created by disingenuous marketing that's insidious in the industry.some people like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal (bogof, X% off)
i'd steer clear of large sofa stores if you are struggling with this business model
the fig leaf of discounting helps those who as i said like to tell others or themselves they are getting a deal
no one really believes it
True transparency would be a fair price given material cost, labour, overhead and a reasonable margin.
Buying a similar quality product sans branding at a 50th of the price shows that.
sparkyhx said:
Wifeys lenses are £500, but she's blind as a bat
been a bit wary of online retailers - heard stories of messed up prescriptions - e.g. eye center wrong, varifocal transition wrong.
Anyone had any problems?
This is the bit I don't get. Getting the lens in the wrong place when fitting to the frames is something that high street can get wrong and has. been a bit wary of online retailers - heard stories of messed up prescriptions - e.g. eye center wrong, varifocal transition wrong.
Anyone had any problems?
Some places do all the measurements right, some are a bit slap dash frankly.
I don't see how online places can get this right. Though the comment that one wanted an old pair to take further measurements was interesting.
Another question, how do the online places handle it if there's a problem? Though being cynical the usual high street response of "you'll get used to them" probably works in plenty of cases, despite a proveable cock up.
I think I get to about £350 for Oakleys with the all singing all dancing thin, glare resistant and scratch proof lenses - mostly to account for how crap my left eye is - keratoconus, half blind - its generally useless...
Bit of a stter having to spend that much, but it helps me see and I only have to spend that every two years. I would rather fork out the cash for comfy, lightweight frames with decent lenses that look good rather than saving a few quid and going for NHS milkbottle specials.
Oh, paying for reactolight lenses? Would a sign saying "I am a murderer who shouldn't be near playgrounds" not be cheaper?
Bit of a stter having to spend that much, but it helps me see and I only have to spend that every two years. I would rather fork out the cash for comfy, lightweight frames with decent lenses that look good rather than saving a few quid and going for NHS milkbottle specials.
Oh, paying for reactolight lenses? Would a sign saying "I am a murderer who shouldn't be near playgrounds" not be cheaper?
lukefreeman said:
Magic919 said:
lukefreeman said:
Bet £2k you can spend.
That good, eh?SlidingSideways said:
The prices from GlassesDirect look good, but how do you cope with not being able to try them on before buying?
If it brand names you're after then browse in Vision Express, etc; then make mental note or tap frame model onto mobile.Keep forgetting to use Vision Express vouchers. I might try out Glasses Direct as I've always wanted a pair of Oakleys (even though I currently wearing Polo via sale and promo vouchers).
They give out the frame measurements so a similar frame design shouldn't be too much trouble.
Wife has ended up paying £489 for the first pair of non-designer glasses with the super dooper top of the range varifocal lens priced at £300 plus £60 for tints.
The second pair were "free" and she sees no difference in the lens, visionwise.
She is taking them back as the "sweet spots" as I call them ( the part of the lens in focus for reading) seem to be smaller than with her last pair of Specsavers lens. She has always had problems with glasses slipping down her nose but with the Specsavers lens she could still read clearly when they slipped.
With the new lens, supposedly with a larger area of focus, she can't. Many have tried to solve the slipping issue with silicone nose pads, various adjustments etc but none seem to work. If the frames are bent tighter behind the ears, she ends up with sore ears.
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The second pair were "free" and she sees no difference in the lens, visionwise.
She is taking them back as the "sweet spots" as I call them ( the part of the lens in focus for reading) seem to be smaller than with her last pair of Specsavers lens. She has always had problems with glasses slipping down her nose but with the Specsavers lens she could still read clearly when they slipped.
With the new lens, supposedly with a larger area of focus, she can't. Many have tried to solve the slipping issue with silicone nose pads, various adjustments etc but none seem to work. If the frames are bent tighter behind the ears, she ends up with sore ears.
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Tafia said:
With the new lens, supposedly with a larger area of focus, she can't. Many have tried to solve the slipping issue with silicone nose pads, various adjustments etc but none seem to work. If the frames are bent tighter behind the ears, she ends up with sore ears.
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The best frames for this sort of problem are light metal ones with the arms that more or less wrap like fancy shades.T
Daft question....
So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
richcorsavxr said:
Daft question....
So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
you can get spray bottles of cleaner from places like specsavers or some people take them in the shower and use the condensation to steam clean them.So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
richcorsavxr said:
Daft question....
So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
I had my first eye test in 20 years over the christmas break, now need reading glasses (also for work, gazing at a screen). Amazing the difference its made on books. Interestingly I went to the local Tesco, got some fairly reasonable frames, free eye test, £20 for the glasses. Perfect.So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
I was thinking of cleaning with the various products I have for cleaning the cameras lenses. I tend to keep the cameras immaculate.
richcorsavxr said:
Daft question....
So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
Liquid soap - I use a drop of Johnsons baby stuff, but we have a baby - rinse off with cold water and dry off with hanky. In a perfect world a hanky that had been washed with fabric conditioner would be best.So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
Be careful of hot water (indeed anything hot) as it can damage any lens coating. Don't use tissue as they scratch plastic lenses.
ETA: Meant that to be without fabric conditioner so it's not smeary.
Edited by Sheepshanks on Friday 9th January 18:15
richcorsavxr said:
Daft question....
So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solution-30-400ml-XL-Size/...So as of yesterday I've starting wearing glasses (first eye test in 10 years). It's like going from standard definition to high definition, brilliant! Anyway.....
How do you clean your lenses? The cloth that came in the case dosent do a fat lot leaving smear marks over the lenses. Are there any techniques to cleaning them or products available to clean them? Any help appreciated
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