Reglaze glass at Specsavers

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Has anyone had their glass reglazed at Specsavers? Have appointment for an eyetest tomorrow and know my sight has changed. Every year they tell me I need new glasses, I've got so many old pairs, it's such a waste and expensive. So I want to be ready for when they try to sell me a new pair.
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Most opticians charge quite a fee for re-glazing, partly because of the risk of damaging the frame and partly to try and encourage you to buy something new. The mark up they make is huge!
You could of course send your old glasses and the new prescription to one of the online places for re-glazing although they too will apply a "re-glaze" fee which will be more than their basic frames. Still worthwhile if you like the frames you have got or if they are upmarket ones.
Have broken 2 frames in 20 years doing it so risk is so minimal and rare I have supplied a new frame each time.
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