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As a short-sighted (can't see things clearly more than about two feet away so need specs for distance) be-specatcled member of the forum who has been wearing glasses for nearly 30 years now, I had a regular eye test the week before Christmas and thankfully my prescription hasn't changed. However, I need a new pair of every day glasses, the ones I wear the most, and the ones that I always spend the most dosh on in respect of the fact that they get used a lot more than any of my other 3 pairs, including my flying specs and sunglasses.
Anyway, for the first time, I've decided to buy my new specs online rather than on the High Street. I simply Googled online glasses and went the first website that came top of the list - glassesdirect.
I had a browse around their website and short-listed 4 pairs of frames that looked ok and ordered a free home trial. The next day, a box turned up with these 4 pairs of frames in with non-prescription lenses in to try on, just like the ones on the shelf in the opticians down town.
Once I'd decided which ones I liked, I placed my order online, giving my prescription figures, and am now waiting for the new specs to arrive in the next week or so. I have to send back the 4 pairs of trial ones within 10 days, and they have gone in the post already.
Although I haven't got the finished articles yet, I have to say, the service from these people has been excellent, and the price is about 50% of that on the High Street. If you're in a similar position and are anxious about trying on the frames or not being sure what might suit you, then there is simply nothing to worry about - the free trial service is excellent and painless to action.
We'll see how the finished glasses come out and how quickly they arrive, but so far, even considering the Christmas holiday period, the company has been first class.
:)
Anyway, for the first time, I've decided to buy my new specs online rather than on the High Street. I simply Googled online glasses and went the first website that came top of the list - glassesdirect.
I had a browse around their website and short-listed 4 pairs of frames that looked ok and ordered a free home trial. The next day, a box turned up with these 4 pairs of frames in with non-prescription lenses in to try on, just like the ones on the shelf in the opticians down town.
Once I'd decided which ones I liked, I placed my order online, giving my prescription figures, and am now waiting for the new specs to arrive in the next week or so. I have to send back the 4 pairs of trial ones within 10 days, and they have gone in the post already.
Although I haven't got the finished articles yet, I have to say, the service from these people has been excellent, and the price is about 50% of that on the High Street. If you're in a similar position and are anxious about trying on the frames or not being sure what might suit you, then there is simply nothing to worry about - the free trial service is excellent and painless to action.
We'll see how the finished glasses come out and how quickly they arrive, but so far, even considering the Christmas holiday period, the company has been first class.
:)
and a platinum star 
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