mildmom Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 My son lost his glasses (new in January of course!) and I've got to replace them ASAP. Where is the best place to get them quick and not too expensive? He just had the exam but I thought the place we got them was kind of high. Of course we'll have insurance coverage in MAY, but he can't wait till then and he doesn't have a spare. Is Target reputable? Ours has an eye place in it; also there is LensCrafters, DOC and some place in the mall I think. Or is it best to get them from the opthalmologist? I was thinking a cheap pair to get us through till May, then get a pair just to have a second pair. Opinions? Should I really pay the extra for the scratch coating? His last pair got a scratch even with that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvnlakers78 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I love LensCrafters and they usually have coupons last time I got glasses there they grabbed a coupon for me since I didn't have one, saved me about $75. And they have them ready in about an hour. Also have you contacted the place you got his glasses? Did you purchase any kind of warranty on them? Never know they might be able to help you out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuparker Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Buy them online for a lot cheaper...I know friends who have used this service and they tell me that the glasses are comparable to those that would be bought at LensCrafters but for a much lower price. Check them out! www.eyeglassdirect.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 We use Costco, but it takes about a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinmotherhd Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Scope out consumer reports. If I remember right, Costco was the cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster2369 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I have a coupon for 50% lens at lens crafters..let me know if you want it. It is valid until 4/12/07. I got me and my son's glasses from america's best their website is twopair.com. you might can get his glasses from there. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeymse Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 you might try www.goggles4u.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar&Spice Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I got a pair at Walmart's eyeglass place. I would have gotten my last pair there but they didn't have any frames that I liked. My opthalmologist got his at Sam's. He told me to check there but they didn't have any I liked either. Might be worth checking the WM/Sam's price in comparison to the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfordmom Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I'd get the cheapest pair of glasses that I could until May. There's a store here that you can get a complete pair of glasses for $24.99. If you already have the prescription then you wouldn't need to see an opthalamologist again, just call the place and tell them that you need a copy of the prescription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodis97 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 if you have an Americas Best near you they are the cheapest. i got 2 pair, eye exam,and they were back in 4 days for $71.68 last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdymott Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 the bane of eyeglasses.... i understand. our last round was from Sams Club. i do remember delays in actually getting the frames - I'm not sure how they manage stock on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbaby Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 We got our son glasses from a local place. They have specials with the whole thing running like $59.00 for single vision (or whatever it's called for not bi-focals, etc). Of course, they also have the expensive frames but seems that the kids around here like the ones offered on special. ALSO, when I lost a brand new pair on vacation, which were purchased at the same place as our sons, I got a replacement pair for about 1/2 the price. Talked to them on the phone and they were ready when we returned home. At least I did have a spare I could use until returning home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshyne Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I got mine fairly cheap at Walmart last year. I didn't even pick the cheapest frames and they were around $55. America's Best is more affordable though...we just don't have one that close anymore. I got my nephew 2 pairs there for around $40 a few years ago. They might have been running a special. though at that price..I don't remember. I recommend scratch coating for the kids though. My nephew is so hard on his glasses, and it did make a difference. Our Walmart takes forever to get contacts in, but my glasses were ready in 4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomajor Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 eyemasters has 2 pair of kids glasses with polycarb lenses for $99 They also have every pair of frames in the store for $59.95 this week too. I bought new glasses last week, so I'm seriously considering going up there and seeing if they will price adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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