I've actually read decent things about specsonthenet.co.uk but have no
personal experience with them. They seem to be the UK equivalent to Zenni,
so they might be worth a look for quick and inexpensive glasses. They've
been around for years, and even have an entry on the glassyeyes blog.
Hope some of this helps.
-- Chuck Knight
On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Sathers <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thanks for that Chuck, and I apologise for the cowboy comment ;-)
>
> Your search came up with far more than mine did. Interestingly, the
> guy who rang me before Christmas said he was called Darren so sounds
> like that might be the guy you mentioned above.
>
> Their 0800 number has now been cut off so I reckon I probably won't
> see my money or my glasses (won't see much at all then!!) from them in
> a hurry.
>
> They're web page is still up though so I shall keep on trying.
>
> Will keep you updated!
>
> On Jan 3, 2:25 am, Chuck Knight <[email protected]> wrote:
> > According to their Contact Us page, this is their contact information:
> >
> > Email us: [email protected]
> >
> > Phone us: *0800 228 9711*
> > (freephone) 9:30AM - 10PM (7 DAYS A WEEK)
> >
> > Write to us: Specs and Glasses.com
> > * 17 Chaytor Terrace
> > Fishburn
> > Cleveland
> > TS21 4DG*
> >
> > A quick whois search turned up this information, which may be of use to
> you:
> >
> > Administrative Contact:
> > Williams, Darren [email protected]
> > 88 Thornton Street
> > North Ormesby
> > Middlesbrough, TS3 6PJ
> > GB
> > +44.7776075888
> >
> > I do not know who Darren Williams is...he may only be their web designer,
> > but it is worth a try.
> >
> > More information from their whois data:
> >
> > Expiration Date: 2015-03-10
> > Creation Date: 2009-03-10
> >
> > Their site domain was purchased in March, 2009 and has existed for nearly
> 2
> > years, uninterrupted. This does not imply a fly-by-night operation,
> > especially since they prepaid for registration through 2015.
> >
> > The site design seems quite similar to several other sites I've seen,
> which
> > implies the use of a template...meaningless for this discussion.
> >
> > Please, let us know how this turns out for you. Keep us informed.
> >
> > -- Chuck Knight
> >
> > P.S. I'm from Texas -- calling someone a cowboy is neither an insult nor
> a
> > cause for concern, over here. England and the USA; two countries
> separated
> > by a common language. :)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Sathers <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Hi Guys,
> >
> > > Can't seem to find a UK equivelent to this site so thought I'd ask on
> > > here!
> >
> > > I ordered a pair of glasses fromwww.specsandglasses.comon 30th
> > > November 2010.
> >
> > > I have emailed them countless times and left messages every week but
> > > STILL haven't recieved my glasses.
> >
> > > I had one phone call from them before Christmas promising me I would
> > > receive them on the 23rd Dec but now I can't get hold of them.
> >
> > > I'm at a complete loss as to whether they are cowboys and my money has
> > > gone forever or whether they are (literally) snowed under with work.
> > > Still doesn't excuse the shoddy customer service though.
> >
> > > I need my glasses for everything so at the moment I am coping with an
> > > old pair that are scratched beyond belief.
> >
> > > I'm hoping that there will be a UK reader who may be able to help or
> > > give me some advice!
> >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > > Sathers
> >
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