Time for new glasses - Lindberg?
Discussion
My two-yearly eye test and inevitable replacement glasses are due in a couple of months, and I've started shopping around. My present pair came from Costco, and I was impressed with their in-store opticians, the eye test was as thorough as any that I've had elsewhere, the glasses (with Zeiss lenses) have been perfectly fine, and I would be happy to use them again.
The timing of my eye test and purchase of new glasses is attributable to the fact that I have a health care insurance policy from which I can claim £145 every two years towards new glasses, but I can't make a claim until 2nd May.
I have done some internet searching, and like the look of Lindberg frames. Specifically, their frames which are made using titanium and buffalo horn. Imagine, then, my disappointment on visiting a local Lindberg stockist to discover that their "ordinary" titanium and acrylic frames retail for £495, and those made using bits of buffalo are £1295. Add the lenses at another £495 for varifocals, and a pair of admittedly very nice Lindbergs kicks off at around £1k.
Now I don't begrudge spending money on my eyesight, after all we only get one pair of eyes. I was attracted to Lindberg frames because they are exquisitely made, using top quality materials, and most of them can be re-glazed, which makes the annual cost less eye-watering (see what I did there?). My question is, are there any reliable suppliers of Lindberg frames at slightly more sensible prices, and are there any alternative suppliers of frames which are as well made and robust?
The timing of my eye test and purchase of new glasses is attributable to the fact that I have a health care insurance policy from which I can claim £145 every two years towards new glasses, but I can't make a claim until 2nd May.
I have done some internet searching, and like the look of Lindberg frames. Specifically, their frames which are made using titanium and buffalo horn. Imagine, then, my disappointment on visiting a local Lindberg stockist to discover that their "ordinary" titanium and acrylic frames retail for £495, and those made using bits of buffalo are £1295. Add the lenses at another £495 for varifocals, and a pair of admittedly very nice Lindbergs kicks off at around £1k.
Now I don't begrudge spending money on my eyesight, after all we only get one pair of eyes. I was attracted to Lindberg frames because they are exquisitely made, using top quality materials, and most of them can be re-glazed, which makes the annual cost less eye-watering (see what I did there?). My question is, are there any reliable suppliers of Lindberg frames at slightly more sensible prices, and are there any alternative suppliers of frames which are as well made and robust?
shopper150 said:
Agree with you that they are too expensive. However, I’m on my third pair and they are very nice and are quite unique in their comfort and build quality.
Depends what you like I guess.
Can't agree they're unique. They're just a lightweight titanium frame. The brand I linked to do something pretty much identical. Depends what you like I guess.
But when it comes to something which you potentially use for two thirds of your life, I think it's worth paying whatever price gets you the frames you're happy with.
If you can get them for £50 from Specsavers, brill. If you're an awkward f
ker like me who utterly dreads picking glasses, then c£500 is a small price to pay!Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff