steve_b_wales Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) A few months ago, I went to Specsavers to purchase two pairs of varifocal glasses. The total price was £260. They are okay and do the job they are intended to do, well. I wanted another pair to keep as a spare, as one of them is kept in work. Specsavers informed me that I would have to pay another £189 for one pair. I looked online and picked a company named Goggles 4U. They were advertising two pairs (buy on get one free) for £66:00. I took a chance and sent them my prescription. Last week, I made enquiries as to when I could expect them, and was told, 'they've been shipped'. It turns out that they are made in Cerritos California. They arrived today and I am very impressed with them. Just as good as the Specsaver ones, The frames are cheaper but I don't mind that. I'm always breaking/twisting frames anyway. Edited September 18, 2021 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I have used them a few times, always good, always cheap price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Hello, well done steve, did spec savers give you the prescription readily ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, well done steve, did spec savers give you the prescription readily ? When you get an eye check at specsavers they give you a card with your perscription on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, welsh1 said: When you get an eye check at specsavers they give you a card with your perscription on. Isn’t it the law that they must do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, London Best said: Isn’t it the law that they must do this? Don't know to be honest, a few years ago i used boots and they only gave me half the prescription, i only noticed when i went to buy online, i went back and they tried to make out it was a mistake.I have never had a problem with specsavers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, London Best said: Isn’t it the law that they must do this? Not before trying to twist your arm up your back with selling you the most expensive frames and coatings etc and getting grumpy when I said that I was late for my bus 🤥🤥 Edited September 17, 2021 by harrycatcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I simply tell them that I won’t be purchasing glasses today without my wife (which is true) and they always hand over the paperwork no bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 26 minutes ago, London Best said: I simply tell them that I won’t be purchasing glasses today without my wife (which is true) and they always hand over the paperwork no bother. What I'm saying is that if you are not forthright they will try and sell you frames and whatever else they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: What I'm saying is that if you are not forthright they will try and sell you frames and whatever else they can. Very much so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, London Best said: Isn’t it the law that they must do this? yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Very interesting- I recently bought 2 pairs from glasses direct. Good optics and £100 less than specsavers. That sounds better again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, welsh1 said: When you get an eye check at specsavers they give you a card with your perscription on. Hello, ok thanks, next time I will get a free test and look online, 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 13 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, well done steve, did spec savers give you the prescription readily ? Yes, I had the prescription when I was tested for glasses in the past. I believe you can request your prescription anyway, and they are obligated to give it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Do they do varifocals ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 47 minutes ago, samboy said: Do they do varifocals ?. 48 minutes ago, samboy said: Do they do varifocals ?. Yes, if you read my first post, I mentioned that I wanted more. As long as you provide them with an accurate prescription, or even email it to them, they will follow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirokuMK70 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I always buy my specs online, usually at smartbuyglasses. Funny how they can do my varifocals in a rayban or persol frame in hong kong for less than half the price of boots etc . Uk opticians are an absolute rip off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I was wearing glasses for reading. A complete pita out and about not being able to see stuff close up. Constantly reaching for the glasses to read the phone when your out on the bike, shooting or whatever. During lockdown I had replacement lenses installed. No more glasses and sight is 20/20 again. Expensive and not the most plesant procedure but hopefully long term it was worth the discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 3 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Yes, if you read my first post, I mentioned that I wanted more. As long as you provide them with an accurate prescription, or even email it to them, they will follow it. Thanks Steve. I didn't read the post properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s×s Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, samboy said: Thanks Steve. I didn't read the post properly. Should have gone to 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Do the online opticians have an ophthalmologist that will check your eyes? People complain about the lack of local services yet most do nothing to support them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Do the online opticians have an ophthalmologist that will check your eyes? People complain about the lack of local services yet most do nothing to support them. Why do you need your eyes checking when you have had them checked at specsavers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Just now, harrycatcat1 said: Why do you need your eyes checking when you have had them checked at specsavers? You will need your eyes checking again at some future point. Who pays the ophthalmologist’s salary and the overheads for the equipment? If you buy everything off the internet there is no money to support local services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirokuMK70 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: You will need your eyes checking again at some future point. Who pays the ophthalmologist’s salary and the overheads for the equipment? If you buy everything off the internet there is no money to support local services. You pay the opticians for your eye test. That pays the salary and equipment. You dont need to pay twice the price for the spectacles from them. Do you buy your toothbrush and toothpaste from the dentist? Edited September 18, 2021 by MirokuMK70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 My mistake, when I had my eyes and ears tested at Specsavers there was no cost. I did not need any glasses so had nothing to pay, which felt unfair. My wife’s independent optician also tests here eyes for free, but she has contact lenses and so I can see how they cover their costs. I was unaware that Specsavers etc charged for tests. I’ve just been onto their website, it states that they are not running their free eye tests currently. So I assume it must be a recent change. This is separate to the NHS funded eye tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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