Do Any of you Nerds buy Glasses Online?

DampCat · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:14

Found a nice pair of Oakley Crosslink Switch that look good on my stupid face, but they're #299 in Vision Express which is obscene. I've found them on several websites for ~#150 with lenses but worried about how trustworthy these places are.

Anybody here bought glasses online and can vouch for/recommend a site?

Taaaaaaa!

Judgeneo · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:15

I bought my current pair and some sunglasses from glasses direct, they're still fine now a few years on.

Edrof · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:18

Nice sig, Damp!

dpbadger · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:18

I buy my glasses from select specs. I have had no issues with them so far.

Mynight · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:20

I used eyewearoutlet.co.uk for mine. The defect was a hairline scratch on the inside of a frame so when wearing you can see it anyway. 52% off rrp

was cheaper to buy them lens free and have the correct ones fitted than buy all from the same place.

Fast and good customer services.

loltim · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:37

Why do nerds like Oakley's so much? Get some ray bans are lose the nerd label :cool:

Lightnix · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:45

Hey! That's rude.

I'm a nerd and I don't wear glasses at all. I think I'd be hotter if I did though

Mr Gimp · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:49

Glad this has come up as I need some prescription sunglasses, and am looking at Ray Ban Aviators. Vision Express seem to be the only place I've found so far

G|mp · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:54

loltim said:
Why do nerds like Oakley's so much? Get some ray bans are lose the nerd label

Since when has Oakley been a nerd label?

Mynight · 5 Jul 2014 at 21:55

Why is nerd a bad thing?

DampCat · 5 Jul 2014 at 22:13

Thanks chaps. I'm probably going to go with designerglasses.co.uk just cause of price but good to know these things are OK to use. eyewearoutlet has them for #90 but only in light blue

As for Oakleys... dunno, they just look good on me, they're robust (good for my job) and the lenses can be switched for tinted, which is nice.

As for nerd, i used it endearingly not offensively!

DampCat · 5 Jul 2014 at 22:14

Edrof said:
Nice sig, Damp!

During some forum war with a CS/TF2 Clan. I presume whoever wrote it is a member here too but never did work out who it was.

Glad i had an effect though!

Mynight · 5 Jul 2014 at 22:21

Just search the address in google followed by "reviews" only reason I dare to try some online companies. Let the other people take the risk

LeeUK · 6 Jul 2014 at 02:57

I've bought from Glasses Direct a few times which helps to keep the cost down.

Also a local inde opticians has a monthly direct debit scheme to pay for your glasses over 8-10 months without a credit check. Which is handy :cool:

memyselfandi · 6 Jul 2014 at 05:43

No, because normally their range of prescription powers don't go high enough to cover mine

Krisali · 6 Jul 2014 at 06:19

whats a mook

Deep · 6 Jul 2014 at 09:35

If you've got a Costco near you go there, they're frames are generally cheaper

platypus · 6 Jul 2014 at 09:51

Nope, how would you get them to fit?

tres · 6 Jul 2014 at 10:45

platypus said:
Nope, how would you get them to fit?

Your existing, fitted glasses should have the lens width, arm length etc on them, therefore you can pick the same size frames.

I've got 8 or so pairs of very cheap glasses scattered around - like the 15 quid delivered pairs, so if I'm working/doing anything that might get them damaged, I grab a pair and save my nice ones from destruction

platypus · 6 Jul 2014 at 11:51

Not necessarily talking about frame sizes, but then I have an astigmatism prescription so need to make sure everythings ok and would rather trust someone in person. Plus glasses often need adjusting/straightening/bending once bought. Wouldn't trust myself to do that.

I also see countless people with glasses that aren't straight or sat properly. 2 minutes adjusting by someone who knows what theyre doing sorts that out.