On 1/26/10 9:03 AM, J. Evan wrote: > Goggles 4u thinks so > little of either their products or their postal system, that they want > you to donate your frames rather than mail them back.
I don't think this is the case. Instead, - they have no use for used frames... it's really not practical to resell them. - it costs money and a bit of effort to mail them back, either for them or for the customer. - glasses donation is a wonderful thing. I know a fellow who went on some medical missionary trip of some kind and helped with the glasses dispensing. He said it was so touching to see people put on glasses and for the first time in their life be able to see clearly across the room. > > I would suggest you spend more time in your b&m glasses shops trying > on frames you like, get the sizes and a picture, and then go online to > order your frames. Lots of research - little ordering. In the > construction industry they say, "measure twice, cut once" - you should > apply that to your online glasses buying philosophy - I think you'll > avoid many of these problems you've experienced. My philosophy was a bit different: - I could buy about 6-10 pairs of glasses for the cost of one pair from the glasses shop. - so, I could afford to have several pairs not work for me. - I started by buying three pair and checking them out. One was definitely mis-ground, since it was super-blurry while the other two pair were not. - Every time EBD had a BOGO, I would buy another two pair, varying some parameter (single vision vs progressives, frame size, etc) - Now after just after a few pairs (and spending about 3/4 of one glasses shop pair), I've got a good understanding of all the numbers, measurements, etc, that I need. - Plus, I have some extra emergency glasses I keep in my desk at work, and a pair of genuine prescription sunglasses in the car (wonderful!!!). All the rest I donated, and hope they help out someone who hasn't received the blessings I've had in my life. - Of course, a lot of patience helps -- it's true that the vendors are often slow to reply, fix orders, etc. Just keep in mind that that's a part of the low-cost tradeoff. Hang in there, be patient, try some other vendors, and don't get too high blood pressure over a $39 purchase... you'll get it figured out in time to be saving hundreds of dollars with each subsequent purchase. Hope this helps somebody who is getting ready to make the plunge for the first time... I waited for a long time before taking the plunge. -- Check us out at the oft-updated http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GlassyEyes" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/glassyeyes?hl=en
