Oppospecs

"Tripper" (tripe46) 02/17/2016 at 13:36 • Filed to: None

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I just spent way too much on a pair of glasses. However, for the past few years I have had to pay out of pocket for all of my eyeball needs. This year I oped in for the healthcare savings account at work, and we have excellent coverage out of the gate, so I splurged. I knew the lenses would be expensive as I have astigmatism, so unless I go for the thinnest (most expensive) lenses. I will look like bubbles.

Sticker shock came when I saw the price on the frames! First time I ever had to haggle on a pair of fucking glasses .

How much (out of pocket) do insured, spectacle laden Oppo’s usually spend on a new pair?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 13:43

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I stopped getting my glasses free three years ago... my glasses are three years old now. I should probably replace them but paying sucks.

ttyymmnn > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 13:43

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http://www.zennioptical.com/

CB > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 13:44

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I just bought a set of glasses for about $62, no insurance.

davedave1111 > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 13:45

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Last time I bought glasses I thought I’d give the cheapest Tesco frames a try - £15 including lenses, and they look fine and haven’t broken. I had some fairly expensive frames before that - up to ~£200 - and then my prescription changed every six months or year. Of course, now I have a cheap pair, my prescription hasn’t changed.

Tripper > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 02/17/2016 at 13:49

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lol yup that’s how long its been since I’ve had a new pair

Tareim - V8 powered > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 02/17/2016 at 13:51

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same with me, the pair I have I thought initially were good however now they are just too small and I can see the edges of the frame and is bugging me so thinking of changing them but £££

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Tareim - V8 powered 02/17/2016 at 13:52

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Mine were okay but the nose pieces broke off so they’re super uncomfortable now, been that way for months.

Party-vi > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 13:55

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After some pretty decent insurance coverage I spent about $1,000 on a set of Tag Heuers and Carl Zeiss lenses, which was $1,000 too much. Hated the lenses and the Tags didn’t hold up well, plus it seems that no lab could cut the lenses right to fit the frames.

After the Tag fiasco I opted for some slightly less expensive Mykita Hannibals (which are awesome) and lenses, the manufacturer of which escapes me. The Mykitas are painted stainless and have neato pinless hinges.

CalzoneGolem > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 13:57

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My insurance is pretty good and my prescription is pretty severe but I paid 129 for my current pair. That’d be about a years worth of contacts.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 13:59

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I’m primarily a contact lens wearer so I only update my frames/lenses every few years. Last year frames and lenses with no fancy coatings and such, just the thinner plastic lenses was under $400 from my local shop.

The frames are from the Greg Normal collection and my prescription in the -3 to -4 range so regular lenses are off the table.

My citroen won't start > Party-vi 02/17/2016 at 14:00

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I spent around 1000 bucks on my migraine inducing Persols. Now I’m back to my classic Ralph Lauren.

My hovercraft is full of eels > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 14:01

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I have truly Oppo glasses... Porsche Design frame. Although, I have to admit, it’s just the name. They are nothing special quality-wise.

I’m planning to buy a new pair this year, as I feel the need for stronger lenses. A pair with an OK set of frames will set me back around (the equivalent of) 350-400 USD.

A couple of days ago I saw some Jaguar frames in a shop...

Tareim - V8 powered > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 02/17/2016 at 14:01

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ah, well you have got a cheap fix here, Sugru is amazing stuff

Tripper > Party-vi 02/17/2016 at 14:01

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Ouch, yea 1k for something you hate is tough to swallow. These would have been a touch over $700 without insurance/HSA. I don’t know who makes the lenses, but they are what I always get (thinnest/lightest available for those with astigmatism) and they have been great. I normally go with RayBan Frames ($1-200), but I tried on a pair of Tom Fords and had to have them.

Party-vi > My citroen won't start 02/17/2016 at 14:01

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Was it the frames or the lenses giving you issues?

My citroen won't start > Party-vi 02/17/2016 at 14:07

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Both, the Zeiss lenses and the curved frame (and therefore curved lenses) ruined it.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Tareim - V8 powered 02/17/2016 at 14:08

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That would work but the entire thing is gone not just the rubber pad.

Tareim - V8 powered > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 02/17/2016 at 14:10

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including the wire frame bit?

Nisman > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 14:13

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Check out Zenni Optical, and for a step up Warby Parker. Awesome frames at great prices I’ve had good experiences with both.

Tripper > My hovercraft is full of eels 02/17/2016 at 14:14

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Nice!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Tareim - V8 powered 02/17/2016 at 14:14

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Yeah completely gone.

Tripper > Nisman 02/17/2016 at 14:17

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Interesting. I don’t know if I could pick out glasses without trying them on first. Maybe that’s a good thing though, trying a bunch of different frames is what got me out the door with a pair of Tom Fords.

Tareim - V8 powered > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 02/17/2016 at 14:17

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ok a little more tricky but you should be able to make your own using the Sugru

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Tareim - V8 powered 02/17/2016 at 14:20

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Might give it a go. TBH may as well replace though because I think the prescription is wrong now.

Nisman > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 14:23

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Haha yeah well Zenni’s frames are definitely on the cheaper side and may or may not look right on you in real life, however when I went to a Warby Parker store in New York, there literally wasn’t a single pair that I tried on that didn’t look good. They’re truly fantastic frames. If you think they look good online they should be good in real life. It’s a gamble though.

Tripper > Nisman 02/17/2016 at 14:24

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I know I will need/want a backup pair, so I will give Warby Parker a try! I liked their inventory also.

Jonee > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 14:27

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Ever since that Italian company created an eyeglass frame monopoly, prices have been ridiculous. I usually go cheap, which means I spend around $250 for the frames and lenses which is a little more than double what I paid 8 years ago.

Tripper > Nisman 02/17/2016 at 14:28

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Oh wow, and WP will ship you your 5 favorite pairs to try on before you buy!

Stapleface > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 14:33

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I usually end up spending about $400 (give or take a bit) for frames and the lightest progressive lenses they offer. Most of the cost is in the lenses, as I usually can find frames for under $100.

Tripper > Jonee 02/17/2016 at 14:37

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Wow 80% huh? It does not look like Tom Ford is made by luxotica, but buy the other monopoly in this space Estee Lauder. Even up

Tripper > Stapleface 02/17/2016 at 14:39

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Same for me. lenses are around $300, and I generally ring up a pair of raybans for around $100, but I went nuts on frames this time.

Nisman > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 14:40

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Wow! I didn’t even know that. Awesome.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 14:56

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I just got a pair from Zenni and couldn’t be happier. I’ve been rather annoying telling everyone I know about how much I saved buying from them.

I first went to Walmart and the frames I liked were $97. The lenses were not included in the price! After picking the moderately upgraded lenses the total was going to be $250!!!

Then I went online and looked to see what companies were recommended. Warby Parker has a following, but Zenni was cheaper and had good feedback.

My frames were $19 and I upgraded to thinner lenses (1.59 I think) and super anti-smudge for $48 shipped. I’ve had them for a couple weeks and they are great!

They’ve got frames for as little as $7 and the basic lenses are included! You can’t beat that.

Tareim - V8 powered > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 02/17/2016 at 15:11

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my thinking is that I’d rather spend the money on car parts lol

glasses or new coilovers...

Tripper > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! 02/17/2016 at 15:59

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Damn, its been years since I’ve spent less than $100 on frames alone. $48 shipped?!

I might try Zenni or WP for a backup pair. My main concern is the lens quality and thickness. I tried the cheap lenses from my eye doctor, they worked but they were sooo thick. I have yet to find thin lenses for my prescription for less than $250.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Tripper 02/17/2016 at 17:08

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Do you wear bifocals or some sort of multi-vision lens? That will drive up the price. The thickness is determined by the refractive index. I went with the 1.59 index lenses and they are nice and thin. There are some other options though. Here’s a screenshot from zennioptical.com.

Here’s a crappy pic of my glasses. The lenses are -3.5 sphere which is pretty strong in my opinion.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Party-vi 02/18/2016 at 08:52

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Wow. That is crazy. Why are you willing to spend that much on glasses?

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > My citroen won't start 02/18/2016 at 08:53

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Same question to you. Why do you spend that much on glasses?

Party-vi > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! 02/18/2016 at 09:07

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Because I wear them literally all the time except when I’m in bed, so I’m willing to pay extra for frames I like and fancy-ass lenses with neato coatings and materials. I usually have a set of frames for a few years, so it’s usually a cost of around $30 a month.

My citroen won't start > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! 02/18/2016 at 09:45

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I like quality nice looking things, especially if they are hanging on my face 24/7

Chairman Kaga > Tripper 02/19/2016 at 17:07

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I usually get a new pair of Silhouette frames every spring. After insurance I usually spend about $200. I keep last year’s pair as backups, donate the old-old pair, and keep the train a-movin’.

Mattbob > Tripper 02/26/2016 at 12:26

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I spent like $200 total out of pocket for glasses. I have astigmatism in both eyes and the lenses aren’t very thick.. Unless you have a large prescription they shouldn’t be all that thick, even with astigmatism.