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A.Jones · 3 February 2011 at 10:22AM

mbhoy wrote: »

2. Not all Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians are overcharging for the services they provide - I for one don't!

But they are overcharging for the glasses they sell.

mbhoy wrote: »

3. There appears to be a number of queries on these pages regarding the provision of different types of spectacle lenses & of eye test prescription interpretation - the provision of properly measured and fitted glasses is essential to aid and assist good vision - it is NOT good practice or advisable to buy glasses which have not been "tailored" to suit. (There are a whole range of prescriptions & lens types that cannot be made up correctly and accurately online)

Presumably because opticians are not giving all the correct information. I asked for my PD from an optician, and they told me that they would not give it to me, since they do not have to put it on the prescription.

mbhoy wrote: »

4. In the attempt to save a few pounds on specs, we can do ourselves a great dis-service and even more seriously cause harm due to incorrect spectacles and sub-standard vision. (Especially when driving)
So please, take care and be cautious when allowing unqualified suppliers to provide your eyecare - you only have one pair of eyes - look after them!

It is not a few pounds, it can be significantly more.

jonnym2010 · 3 February 2011 at 11:49AM

mbhoy wrote: »

Can I add a cautionary note to the discussion on cheap specs from online unregistered suppliers.
1. Your eyecare is important - all High Strret Dispensing Opticians & Optometrists are qualified professionals dedicated to eye health & care. (They're not just purveyors of glasses!) It is essential for all to have a regular eye examination to ensure good health (both general and eye health), not just a quick vision check "that I can see okay"!
2. Not all Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians are overcharging for the services they provide - I for one don't!
3. There appears to be a number of queries on these pages regarding the provision of different types of spectacle lenses & of eye test prescription interpretation - the provision of properly measured and fitted glasses is essential to aid and assist good vision - it is NOT good practice or advisable to buy glasses which have not been "tailored" to suit. (There are a whole range of prescriptions & lens types that cannot be made up correctly and accurately online)
4. In the attempt to save a few pounds on specs, we can do ourselves a great dis-service and even more seriously cause harm due to incorrect spectacles and sub-standard vision. (Especially when driving)
So please, take care and be cautious when allowing unqualified suppliers to provide your eyecare - you only have one pair of eyes - look after them!

I have to agree with A.Jones. I know its not all the opticians and I'm sure there are a good minority out there, but the the huge mark up and poor service given buy most large retailers is shameful.

I also was not given the PD even though I specifically asked for it. The glasses I finally settled on buying were £300 for the frames and another astronomical £190 for the lenses from Dollond & Aitchison.

I found several online store selling them all in for under £100 with better lenses.

I use the stores only to try them on, then buy online and feel no shame in doing it. They have no shame in charging me 400% markup.

I just wish I had chosen a more reputable online store than Selectspecs, who have been truly dreadfull!

Jonnym2010

jakka · 3 February 2011 at 12:59PM

Lensway have increased the price of their cheapest semi rimless from £9.00 to £29.00, another pair of rimless glasses went from £19.00 to £29.00 while I was deciding whether to buy.
I bought the Groupon £85 glasses for £30. Just thinking may hang on for a couple of months to see if they bring the prices down.
This is my first posting but can recommend Spex4less.com changed glasses with no questions with excellent customer service.

tifo · 3 February 2011 at 1:43PM

mbhoy wrote: »

we can do ourselves a great dis-service and even more seriously cause harm due to incorrect spectacles and sub-standard vision. (Especially when driving)

i've wondered how wrongly made glasses can affect the eyes, can you explain this?

tifo · 3 February 2011 at 1:47PM

A.Jones wrote: »

Note that lensway have now removed (or increased the price) of their £9.99 glasses, just before the groupon vouchers go live.

yes, they seem to have been removed, or increased to £29.99 (the cheapest now).

maybe those buying the voucher should complain to Groupon? The offer now seems to be a con.

competitionscafe · 3 February 2011 at 3:23PM

tifo wrote: »

yes, they seem to have been removed, or increased to £29.99 (the cheapest now).

maybe those buying the voucher should complain to Groupon? The offer now seems to be a con.

This has happened before and yet these Groupon offers continue to be promoted in the weekly newsletter providing tens of thousands of pounds worth of free advertising and new business to Groupon.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=38703708&postcount=37

tifo · 3 February 2011 at 3:34PM

competitionscafe wrote: »

This has happened before and yet these Groupon offers continue to be promoted in the weekly newsletter providing tens of thousands of pounds worth of free advertising and new business to Groupon.

and new business for lensway and others. It's all just a big con.

Sally_2 · 3 February 2011 at 3:36PM

Hello
Just joined this forum to complain about the prices of the glasses being put up. I bought the voucher yesterday after seeing the cheaper glasses on the site in the morning, looked again and the cheapest are now £29 which means you cant buy 3 pairs for the £30 coupon, it will cost £87 plus postage so have to add on postage and an extra £2. I went to goggles4u and just bought 3 cheap pairs for £26.55 including postage, have contacted Groupon for refund.

MSE_Deborah · 3 February 2011 at 4:10PM

Hi there,

We've noticed some of the prices have gone up too! We're in touch with Groupon about it and will update you here when we have full info.

MSE Deborah

tifo · 3 February 2011 at 4:35PM

Sally_2 wrote: »

I bought the voucher yesterday after seeing the cheaper glasses on the site in the morning, looked again and the cheapest are now £29 which means you cant buy 3 pairs for the £30 coupon, it will cost £87 plus postage so have to add on postage and an extra £2.

Hi, the £30 voucher is worth £85 at lensway (i haven't got one but that's how it's promoted). So you can spend up to £85 and pay with the voucher you paid £30 for.

If you could only buy £30 with the voucher you paid £30 for there's no point in a promotion is there.

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