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ZenniOptical offers 20% Off $60+ Orders, 25% Off $100+ Orders, or 30% Off $160 Orders when you apply promo code BF24 during checkout. Shipping is free on orders $65+, otherwise is $4.95.
Offer valid only on orders placed from 11/25/2024 12:00:01 a.m. PT to 11:59:59 p.m. PT on 12/1/2024.
Minimum purchase requirement amount, to receive the discount, is based on the item sub-total and does not include sales tax, fees or order level discounts
Select American Express Cardholders may qualify for a $15 statement credit. Refer to this thread for details.
This reply is nonsense. I own 3 pairs of spectacles from Zenni. Two pairs I wear every day since I switch between varied focals and reading pairs in front of my computer, and I have a pair of varied focals sunglasses which I wear daily in California. That is to say I have had 3 pairs of their glasses all being used most of the day and they are 100% as good as new in all aspects. I would not classify these as just "ok" - I paid about $30 each for the non sunglasses pair so they are performing extremely well with zero complaints from me.
the quality is garbage but at least the prices are low.
Quality is OK ..... for what they cost. Good for young kids (that are going to break or grow out of them) or someone that doesn't wear their glasses much.
Now that our kids are older/more responsible, we generally get glasses from Costco - $150ish will get you a pair with all the bells and whistles and they include a one time repair. Better than $400-600 at the opthamologist. Given all that downward pressure on prices I am surprised the opticians haven't been forced to come down to the real world.
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the quality is garbage but at least the prices are low.
The kids stuff as someone else mentioned is pretty good and definitely worth the price. For me at least, the price is significantly less than what they charge me locally and the quality is the same. Also, my kids love that they can get their name engraved on the temple for a few extra $ lol
Quality is OK ..... for what they cost. Good for young kids (that are going to break or grow out of them) or someone that doesn't wear their glasses much.
Now that our kids are older/more responsible, we generally get glasses from Costco - $150ish will get you a pair with all the bells and whistles and they include a one time repair. Better than $400-600 at the opthamologist. Given all that downward pressure on prices I am surprised the opticians haven't been forced to come down to the real world.
This reply is nonsense. I own 3 pairs of spectacles from Zenni. Two pairs I wear every day since I switch between varied focals and reading pairs in front of my computer, and I have a pair of varied focals sunglasses which I wear daily in California. That is to say I have had 3 pairs of their glasses all being used most of the day and they are 100% as good as new in all aspects. I would not classify these as just "ok" - I paid about $30 each for the non sunglasses pair so they are performing extremely well with zero complaints from me.
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I haven't noticed a bit of difference in the lenses from the optometrist and Zenni. Some of the coatings are not as good, but standard anti-reflective is fine.
The frames vary of course. Not being able to try them on is a negative, and you better know what width/length/bridge works for you. I've had some duds, but the frames I order now are $12 and have held up as well as anything I've gotten elsewhere.
I've probably bought 20+ pairs of glasses at Zenni. As I said mostly for kids but actually a few pairs for us adults. The pair I wear in the AM and PM are actually Zenni.
That said, there is something to be said about actually going to an optometrist and having a proper PD taken and proper fit. There is more to buying glasses than PD and Rx - the glasses have to fit your head, meaning they are only good for certain widths. You can buy a pair that fits your PD and Rx but they will be too small and hurt your temples, or too big and you'll look like a toddler. Also, Zenni quality is not nearly the same as a decent opto shop. Now read what I am writing - it's up to the individual person to determine if the value is there for their money. For my kids specifically, Zenni glasses don't seem as durable - screws come loose easier, temple arms come loose easier, the general fit and finish isn't as good. IF you're a kid and losing or seriously breaking glasses a couple times a year then it doesn't matter.
I just got some glasses at costco. Quality is ok but customer service is lacking.
They didn't tell me getting a pair of semi aviator style prescription sunglasses with a -6.5 prescription was going to result in super thick lenses at the sides even with 1.67 index as compared to my regular glasses of 1.74. If I had known this I wouldn't of have gotten them and now I can't return.
I also ordered a super wide plastic glasses and they didn't tell me that my wide super wide face would still be not wide enough because the legs of the sunglasses keep spreading every time I wear them.
edit: These rims fit fine but with their original fake lenses installed, Now with the prescription lenses, the frame doesn't have any curve to them and the legs spread out to the point it will fall off very easily.
I bought 3 pairs of glasses and an extra pair of frames, spent $500 plus and they were annoyed I was asking them questions.
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Now that our kids are older/more responsible, we generally get glasses from Costco - $150ish will get you a pair with all the bells and whistles and they include a one time repair. Better than $400-600 at the opthamologist. Given all that downward pressure on prices I am surprised the opticians haven't been forced to come down to the real world.
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Now that our kids are older/more responsible, we generally get glasses from Costco - $150ish will get you a pair with all the bells and whistles and they include a one time repair. Better than $400-600 at the opthamologist. Given all that downward pressure on prices I am surprised the opticians haven't been forced to come down to the real world.
The frames vary of course. Not being able to try them on is a negative, and you better know what width/length/bridge works for you. I've had some duds, but the frames I order now are $12 and have held up as well as anything I've gotten elsewhere.
That said, there is something to be said about actually going to an optometrist and having a proper PD taken and proper fit. There is more to buying glasses than PD and Rx - the glasses have to fit your head, meaning they are only good for certain widths. You can buy a pair that fits your PD and Rx but they will be too small and hurt your temples, or too big and you'll look like a toddler. Also, Zenni quality is not nearly the same as a decent opto shop. Now read what I am writing - it's up to the individual person to determine if the value is there for their money. For my kids specifically, Zenni glasses don't seem as durable - screws come loose easier, temple arms come loose easier, the general fit and finish isn't as good. IF you're a kid and losing or seriously breaking glasses a couple times a year then it doesn't matter.
They didn't tell me getting a pair of semi aviator style prescription sunglasses with a -6.5 prescription was going to result in super thick lenses at the sides even with 1.67 index as compared to my regular glasses of 1.74. If I had known this I wouldn't of have gotten them and now I can't return.
I also ordered a super wide plastic glasses and they didn't tell me that my wide super wide face would still be not wide enough because the legs of the sunglasses keep spreading every time I wear them.
edit: These rims fit fine but with their original fake lenses installed, Now with the prescription lenses, the frame doesn't have any curve to them and the legs spread out to the point it will fall off very easily.
I bought 3 pairs of glasses and an extra pair of frames, spent $500 plus and they were annoyed I was asking them questions.
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