expiredlitesdsd posted Jul 02, 2022 02:33 PM
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expiredlitesdsd posted Jul 02, 2022 02:33 PM
ZenniOptical: Men's, Women's, and Kids' Eyeglasses & More: Spend $65+, Get
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With frames this cheap, it's affordable to buy a replacement frame if they do break - which is extremely rare in my experience (if the frame breaks: if you have progressive lenses and they're fine, you don't have to buy new progressive lenses - just move the old lenses from the old frames to the new replacement frame).
If you have kids who are hard on frames, opt for frames that are under $30 or so (which is most of the Zenni options). Zenni also is an affordable option for kids' prescription sunglasses - good for kids who play sports like softball/baseball.
Until 2 years ago, my vision insurance used to allow $150 toward glasses annually (no limit on how many pairs). For about 4 years, I used up the remaining allowed value (after spending around $100 on a pair with progressive lenses) to buy various frames with regular (free) lenses (from $6.99 to 24.99 or so with regular lenses). That allowed me to see how the frame fit my face (and try different frame colors) - and if I liked a frame, I'd order it the next year with progressive lenses. That also gave me a backup frame if needed - I've only had one pair of Zenni's break - a 6.99 pair, which I could have easily replaced for $11-12 (with shipping) - but I had a backup frame already.
I usually stick with the same frame for a few years, so if I stick with the same frame when ordering new progressive lenses, the old frame serves as a backup frame.
If you're not buying the really trendy frames, Zenni tends to keep the same frames available. I buy metal frames and haven't had any problems with them discontinuing frames.
Since I have progressive lenses, I always wait for a 30% off lenses promotion - if you have regular lenses, look for a promotion that gives you a percent off total cost - although in that case, the glasses will usually be so cheap, look for a free shipping and handling promotion (which don't come around that often).
The $10 Paypal discount worked for me plus if you have a Discover card linked to your Paypal and use it to pay for your order you will receive 5% cashback.
The terms of the reward program is that the benefits expire if you haven't purchased a pair of glasses in the last year that qualifies you for the level you want. So it's not all that much of a benefit if you only need 1 pair of glasses a year. What you can do is order a new pair right before your 1 year benefit expires to at least get free shipping. The coupons only show up AFTER you spend the required amount on glasses.
I looked at their rewards program, and didn't think I'd get all that much out of it. Maybe free shipping if I buy another pair before the rewards period expires.
Rewards may be of more value to people who have >1 person in their household who needs glasses.
A small part of the terms & conditions:
Fan status can combine Free Standard U.S. Shipping with one other Zenni Reward OR one other Zenni promotion code (exclusions may apply).
Friend status can combine Free Standard U.S. Shipping, Free Frame Engraving, AND one other Zenni Reward OR one other Zenni promotion code (exclusions may apply).
VIP status can combine Free Standard U.S. Shipping, Free Frame Engraving, Deluxe Tri-Fold Case Annual Gift, AND one other Zenni Reward OR one other Zenni promotion code (exclusions may apply).
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