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• Does anyone know why MMM (Mr Money Mustache ) didn't move to Canada to retire?

  I bought eyeglasses from eyebuydirect.com. In my case, they don't even require prescription. I found cheaper and easier doing this than dealing with insurance. Heard good things from Zenni Optical too. Source: 11 months ago

• Need advice

  Being able to see is important. And your mom is likely to notice eventually if you aren't wearing them. If it's just the frames, you may be able to get away with taping them for awhile. It's best to just come out to her, be honest, and offer to help any way you can to replace them. Be willing to wear ugly taped up ones for a little bit until they can be replaced. Glasses are really expensive, but there are some... Source: 12 months ago

• What was something you thought was frugal, but turned out not to be?

  Try EyeBuyDirect! I’ve been buying glasses from them for years and am always pleased with the quality. The last pair I bought from them was like $45 and that included lenses, frames, and shipping. Plus, they’re always having sales (30% off, BOGO, etc.) I got an email earlier today with a $10 off coupon code that I’d be willing to share if anyone wants it. All they ask for is your prescription (they don’t verify... Source: 12 months ago

• I Couldn't Believe My Eyes

  After the negative experience with Costco, I use eyebuydirect, and never had another issue. Source: about 1 year ago

• About new glasses, and the shield I didn't know I was using

  Eyebuydirect.com is where I get all my families glasses. They have a try on feature that isn't perfect, but you can get the idea of what the frames will look like on you. Source: about 1 year ago

• What are some scams currently happening in Orlando on the daily?

  I actually bought glasses from the forced to exist online competitor from luxotica. They were able to ship a non bifocal prescription in two days from ordering for about $30. Zenni was cheaper but it took weeks. It was actually a shockingly good service if you needed glasses asap. I believe its eyebuydirect.com . I'm not sure if any of the competitors can do that. I'm not even sure that luxotica stores can do that. Source: about 1 year ago

• Best place to buy sunglasses/prescription glasses

  This doesn't exactly answer the question you are asking but I went to one of the stamford mall optometrists to get my eyes checked and then just ordered a variety of glasses from eyebuydirect.com . They have generic from $20 to brand names like Ray Ban for $150. Quality varies with price point but I've been satisfied with the 4 purchases I've made. Source: over 1 year ago

• any recommendations for good safety glasses that go over glasses?

  There are places like eyebuydirect.com where you can get prescription safety glasses from like $25. Get your prescription from your eye doctor, (They HAVE to give it to you) and just shop around. Safety googles do you no good over glasses if they fog up on you.. Source: over 1 year ago

• should I enroll in VSP ($170) to purchase glass from costco, or pay out of pocket (average $130-170)?

  Thank you. I just got eye exam. And my medical plan cover eye exam too. Thank you for eyebuydirect.com. How does it work there? Free try and return? Source: over 1 year ago

• Where in Atlanta can I get a new eye prescription for cheap?

  Get a prescription from anywhere. Usually they are fairly cheap. Then order $20 glasses from https://eyebuydirect.com. Source: over 1 year ago

• After months of saving money for a new guitar, all that money will have to be spent on a new pair of glasses instead.

  If you have your prescription (you can call your eye doctor and have them read it to over the phone) you can go to many different online eyeglass dealers. I use eyebuydirect.com but I am in no way sponsored by them. I usually buy 2 pairs for whatever deal is running and usually spend $60 or less--shipped to my door. Source: over 1 year ago

• WTF Clarkson Eyecare!

  Serioulsy, look at their eyewear brands -- frames & lenses -- and retail brands (stores they own & run/franchise): https://www.essilorluxottica.com/brands. They even own glasses.com and eyebuydirect.com. Source: over 1 year ago

• Any recommendation on optician around BR area with good glasses selection and reasonable prices?

  Not local but I got glasses on eyebuydirect.com for waaaay cheaper than any brick and mortar store (or even Warby Parker). Source: over 1 year ago

• Redditors with glasses, what things bothers you the most?

  If you've never tried eyebuydirect.com I would HIGHLY recommend. I get my glasses for $50-60 depending on your prescription and the frames you pick. You can also return them if you end up not liking them but I switched years ago and I refuse to go back to getting them at the eye doctor. I still go to get new prescriptions but if you ask the doctor to print out your prescription you don't have to buy frames from them. Source: over 1 year ago

• Hi, Rebekah Weatherspoon, author of A WALK IN THE PARK and the COWBOYS OF CALIFORNIA TRILOGY! AMA

  Thank you! I get all of my glasses from eyebuydirect.com. Source: over 1 year ago

• Cheapest place to get prescription lenses made for glasses?

  I use eyebuydirect.com but I think theyve gotten a bit more expensive lately and upgrades arnt so cheap. Plain perscriptions are very reasonable though and I usually get pairs of glasses with frames for $30-$50. Source: almost 2 years ago

• To the violent woman at the Nashville show.

  If you know her Rx, try eyebuydirect.com. That's where I get most of my glasses, and you can get a decent set of frames and lenses, usually for under $50. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Affordable places to get a new pair of glasses in the area?

  Got some from eyebuydirect.com earlier this year. Source: almost 2 years ago

• YSK: You can purchase prescription lenses online for a fraction of the price (without renewing your prescription)

  I get mine through eyebuydirect.com. My last 2 pairs were $25 with shipping. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Costco optical—any place B&M that is better?

  If you have prescription and know the pd number (pupillary distance, I think it is. If you don't know it, you can measure it), order it from eyebuydirect.com. I have brought from them before and they're processing an order from me right now. Dirt cheap (I am paying $9 for the frame and $36 or so for bifocal lenses. Single focal length lenses are way cheaper). Source: almost 2 years ago

• Recomendations on where to go to get affordable glasses?

  Get your prescription from your optometrist, but don't buy any glasses from them - it will be over $250 for a simple pair of glasses directly from the doctor. If you need to go in person to try on glasses, +1 on Warby Parker - they will be around $100 per pair last time I checked. If you need a couple of pairs (like readers) or are on more of a budget, go online at eyebuydirect.com where you can get a pair for... Source: almost 2 years ago