I will speak only to the accuracy of the Zenni lenses/frames, since I have
experience with them.
Last year, my ophthalmologist tested many pairs of glasses, and while most
were within tolerances, only 4 pairs all year were absolutely perfect
matches for the prescription.
3 of those pairs were mine, from Zenni. One was from another customer, and
they also came from Zenni. In other words, ALL the perfect pairs came from
a single retailer.
This says to me that the optical quality and accuracy of the Zenni lenses
exceeds that provided by the local B/M stores. Admittedly, 4 pairs is not a
sufficiently large sample size from which to draw a conclusion...but it
definitely implies a few things. Posts on this forum are consistent with
those findings.
Now, the frames.
Comparing the quality of the frames to the ones on display at the local
stores, they hold up remarkably well to the lower end "generic" store
brand offerings. They are not the equal of a $400 handmade frame, and
frankly, they don't pretend to be. They *are* the equal of some designer
brand frames...
Thinking about it, Hyundai is a pretty good analogy...well made, competent,
but lacking the fit 'n finish of the higher end offerings. My first pair
had a slight "mold" mark on the earpiece, and it caused some discomfort.
So, I filed it off with a nailfile...problem solved.
Had I paid hundreds of dollars ($428 estimate for that
particular prescription) I would have expected absolute perfection...even
something so minor would have been unacceptable.
-- Chuck Knight
On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 5:23 PM, J. Evan <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I am disappointed to report that after five pairs of eyeglasses from
> five different discount retailers, I cannot share in most others'
> enthusiasm about the overall satisfactory experience.
>
> I have to say, that all of the glasses feel like I just bought the
> generic brand of toilet paper at the grocery store instead of the
> triple-ply with a nicer smell, name brand. Oh sure, I spent 30% more
> on the name brand, but I was much happier with the result. Did I just
> buy an Hyundai when I really wanted a Honda?
>
> To be fair, I cannot complain about the overall quality and
> workmanship when you consider the prices paid, but that is at least in
> part do to the fact that we've all been lashed into believing that
> glasses should cost way too much. Are we all really being honest with
> ourselves and each other with our gushes about Zenni's amazing lens
> accuracy or O4L's shipping times? Haven't we all been so burned by the
> B&M stores that even hot alternatives feel cold? When we really look
> closely at the discount frames and lenses, are we really seeing the
> same level of quality as what we had paid hundreds of dollars more
> for? Or are we just selectively choosing what we consider unacceptable
> given the comparatively cheaper prices?
>
> I don't want to appear to be bashing the discount retailers (e-
> tailers), I'm not. I do really and honestly believe that most of them
> offer excellent quality and value and service. I just don't think I
> agree with the many others that say their Zenni frames are just as
> good as their B&M name brand frames at 8-10 times the price.
>
> >
>
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