Omelet wrote:
> In article <M4mdnbNRos2DVSTbnZ2dnUVZ_q2dnZ2d@comcast.com>,
> George <george@nospam.invalid> wrote:
>
>> Dave Smith wrote:
>>> Sheldon wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ditto with Walmart glasses... they use inferior lenses kept in stock -
>>>> the ones they tried to pawn off on me were already full of tiny
>>>> scratches), they have only low end butt ugli frames, and have trainees
>>>> take measurements and make adjustments. You only think you're saving
>>>> money. I went to the local optician in town... sure I had to wait a
>>>> week but they worked perfectly right out of the box... just a wee bit
>>>> of adjustment with the ear pieces and it was like they were made for
>>>> me. I love Flexon frames, nothing else like them. In fact it's been
>>>> a year and I have an appointment this Friday for a check up.
>>>
>>> It's a damned shame that so many people are hell bent on saving a few
>>> bucks that they are happy to settle for a third rate product. Our vision is
>>> too important for that. Besides that, it is a false economy. They get your
>>> money by saving you 10\205 but you end up having to go back when they fail
>>> so you end up paying even more.
>> Marketing is a powerful thing. Many people have been convinced that big
>> box places are better than sex.
>
> I made the mistake of going to a commercial place last time. A big name.
> It wasn't Lens crafters, but I can't remember which one it was. The
> lenses were fine but I had real problems with the stupid (very
> expensive) frames. Superglue has held my lenses in place now for nearly
> the entire 6 years I've had them.
>
> SEVERAL people highly recommended our local Wal-mart optics shop so I
> went with that this time, and the Dr.'s office did not seem to have a
> problem with my plans either.
>
> I did not get the cheapest frames. I wanted something quality and pretty
> this time so I'm paying $96.00 for some Loren frames. I generally keep
> glasses for a minimum of 5 to 10 years.
>
> The lenses are just a bit over $300.00 with tax and I'll have them in 7
> to 10 days. Insurance only covers the eye exam. This will be out of
> pocket.
>
> Somehow I doubt I'm going to be getting recycled lenses like Sheldon
> claims the Wal-mart op' shops sell!


Give ZenniOptical.com a try; at least for a backup pair. I've been very
happy with everything I've ordered from there (and the anti-reflective
lens coating is only $5 extra; I'm kicking myself for not getting it on
my shooting glasses) I haven't tried their bifocals or no-lines or
anything fancy yet, so YMMV.

Bob