Buying spectacles online

Scot22

Can it be a worthwhile money saver ?  Or is it just cheapo everything ?   Advice appreciated.

Mnoee

I have a couple of pairs from glasses direct that are absolutely fine. Basic design, but almost identical to a basic design from vision express that cost me five times as much. 

Scot22

Thanks.  Think I'll give them a try.  Not a lot to give it a go.

Spoonie_Turtle

Yep, worthwhile.  I had to buy some as my glasses broke just in time for lockdown, and I've been shielding pretty much the whole time (and still waiting for my vaccine as I was left off the priority list *grumble*).  I was pleasantly surprised and next time I would probably the extra money for a couple of upgrades because the frames are just as good as anything I could get from the usual high street names, but for a fraction of the price.

Secret_Lady

I was a little sceptical but decided to try Glasses Direct, they were really good., well worth looking on their web site.
I will definitely use again and have recommended the site to friends and family.

getmore4less

For simple single vision if you get the pupil distance sorted not a lot to lose can try a pair for <£10. 

My last pair of vari photo rimless were £50 from 
https://www.goggles4u.co.uk/
Regular 50% or more discount codes

Not top end lens but do the job

Everywhere discounts so look out for vouchers/codes.

My favourite place optical4less stopped.

Scot22

Thanks everyone much appreciated.  Get my order off now !

briskbeats

One thing that puts me off going online for glasses is the lack of adjustment of arms and nose pieces. As when I go to the opticians to collect glasses, the optical assistant has to spend an age adjusting the glasses' arms - the left one esp from looking at them when I'm not wearing them. There's nothing worse than wearing glasses with an arm digging at the side of head all day.