New Eyeglasses

Last week we had to buy glasses for the hubby's son. Usually we buy the eyeglasses in the same building where the eye doctor is. However, the last time we went shopping for glasses we decided to try to save some money. While we did save money, we had a scare that the new shop we purchased from might have gotten the prescription wrong. It turned out that they didn't. Still, it took us a while to get the information because they tried to argue they could not give out the info the doctor or us. Basically they were protecting their butts in case they did make a mistake.

So this past week we went back to the shop we're used to buying from and were sort of regretting it. After everything was said and done the eyeglasses were nearly $200! We're at least lucky that they have a payment plan.

It's scary however that eyeglasses can get so expensive! A while back I was doing some research online and found that Zenni Optical is pretty darn reasonable when it comes to eyeglasses. Zenni always has some great prices going on. For example their selection of glasses start out at only $8! That's nearly as reasonable as a gallon of milk around here! So I keep telling myself that I need to show the hubby their website and see what he thinks! One of these days!

A Warning about Special Sale Ads

Every year my step-daughter has to have her eyes examined for new glasses. This year my husband decided to try a local shop for her eyeglasses. The shop was having a special on eyewear and you could supposedly by a pair for less than $30, lenses included.

Well, as it turns out the special was only on select frames which no parent in their right mind would put a kid in. And since the shop wasn't sure if they could take my husband's insurance or not, we ended up paying nearly $100 for a pair of glasses, out of pocket.

Then I keep think about other options for eyeglasses. I remember doing a post a while back for ZenniOptical.com. I loved their prices. You could purchase a pair of eyewear for an insane $8. Heck, just recently they were on fox news and US talk radio. So people are really starting to take notice of their fabulously insane prices! I mean, who wouldn't??

So now I am wondering if my husband would be interesting in purchasing her glasses or his there. I mean if we’re not able to use our insurance for eyeglasses, then we might as well find the lowest possible prices. Don’t you think?


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Time for the Eye Doctor Again

Last night my husband mentioned that his daughter's eye doctor appointment is coming up soon. Usually when she has her yearly eye doctor appointment, we get her new glasses. Even though we generally get her glasses through her doctor office, I am beginning to wonder whether it would be cheaper to check with places like ZenniOptical.com.





Zenni has glasses starting at $8 with free options like scratch resistant lenses. Something any child could definitely use. Zenni cuts out the middle man, so maybe that's why they're so cheap. Apparently the company has been getting some positive reviews because the latest is: Zenni on Fox. Fame can be good! Kind of like when I got my short break on CNN's website.

What do you think? Would you rather buy glasses face to face or if you can find them cheaper, would you buy them online?


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