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plain jane doe · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:28 PM

That sounds pretty average for frames and lenses. It might be worthwhile for you to get personal vision coverage as well. The one I know of, VSP, costs $200/yr and covers an exam, the lenses, and frames up to $120. I believe there's a 20% discount or something like that on additional pairs. A lot of places take VSP, and the ones I've been to have all been excellent, not the el cheapo places that take my current company insurance.

pursecrzy · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:02 PM

The cost of glasses is why I had Lasik done.

BellaLuella · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:22 AM

I have really bad vision like -11 and recently had to stop wearing contacts. I paid around 310 for my coach glasses which was 210 for frames and 100 for poly (plastic) lens and 25 scratch and reflective coating. I also bought some prada sunglasses whcih came around to 400 bucks and I had to buy some fendi glasses for other contacts I wear for 230. Also does anyone use an extra vision plan? I have coverage through my parents from kaiser but I do not have an allowance and pay a 30 co payment.

BellaLuella · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by lilsmiles

Luckily my insurance covers the lenses, which are the more expensive piece of glasses, especially if you want the thin lenses and all the different protective coatings. I pay monthly for my vision insurance though so I guess it balances out a bit. So no, I don't think the numbers you are quoting are a lot at all.

If you want designer frames, I went to the store to try on frames and wrote down the model #'s for ones I liked and tried to find them cheaper online. I went with this website since they had the frames I wanted for much cheaper, it was about $100 less than retail stores. I bought D&G frames from here. Then I just brought the frame to the retail store and had them put the lenses on my frames. HTH!

http://www.go-optic.com/

I am glad you got to save money! but wasn't it hard to find a place that would just fit the lens into a pair of frames? I mean what would of happen if they broke the frame? Do you have a high perscription?

BigPurseSue · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:31 AM

Thanks so much, guys!

This really puts my shopping into perspective. I've been wearing the same pairs of glasses for years as my prescription hasn't changed much so I had no idea what new glasses cost these days. Yowzers!

Originally Posted by lilsmiles

If you want designer frames, I went to the store to try on frames and wrote down the model #'s for ones I liked and tried to find them cheaper online. I went with this website since they had the frames I wanted for much cheaper, it was about $100 less than retail stores. I bought D&G frames from here. Then I just brought the frame to the retail store and had them put the lenses on my frames. HTH!

http://www.go-optic.com/

Thanks so much, Lilsmiles! I was wondering if one could do that sort of thing. I'll check out the web site. Thanks!

pro_shopper · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:51 AM

close to $750 is what I paid for mine!

_bebee · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:53 AM

about $400-500

~Fabulousity~ · Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:33 AM

why is this thread moved from money talks to the wardrobe its about the cost of glasses

nordia5 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:42 PM

About 300 after half off

And poly isn't plastic =]

lilsmiles · Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by BellaLuella

I am glad you got to save money! but wasn't it hard to find a place that would just fit the lens into a pair of frames? I mean what would of happen if they broke the frame? Do you have a high perscription?

The place I went to was Macy's Vision Express. They're listed as a provider under my insurance which is Davis Vision. I asked Macy's if I could bring in my own frames and they said sure that would be fine. Since my lenses are covered under my insurance, I paid Macy's nothing to have the lenses fitted to the frame AFTER I brought the frames in. However, they did get payment from my insurance for the lenses so at least they didn't get $0 out of it.

I also just remembered that in the past when my prescription changed and I wanted to upgrade the lens but not buy new glasses, I brought it to a store and they just upgraded the lens to my new prescription for me. Back then I didn't wear my glasses often so they were a cheap frame and I didn't mind getting cheaper lenses so it was only like $25 to replace it. My prescription still isn't that high now, -2.50. Even if you did buy the frames at the same store, they would still have to fit new lenses with YOUR prescription to the frames you choose so I don't think it should be a problem bringing in your own frames... But it couldn't hurt to ask first just to make sure. =)

virgirl920 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:22 PM

Definitely check out Costco. They have a pretty good selection of glasses, and the prices are unbelievable. Most frames are $40-$80. Plus, you get $25 off each pair additional pair you buy after the first one. I went and picked out frames a month ago, and next week I will get the prescription filled. But I think the lenses are very reasonable as well (I think the man said it might be around $80 for mine? Hope it comes out to that when I bring it back!

). My mom has crazy prescriptions, and usually one pair of glasses could be $700. But she got 2 pairs for under $400 total at Costco.

steffe · Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:38 PM

$400 - $500 on my new Versace glasses.

MichelleD · Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Kitsunegrl

Mine were exactly $400.
I feel that glasses are something that is worth spending some money on; you are going to be wearing them and should love them!
I usually wear contacts, but sometimes my allergies act up and I have to wear my glasses during the day. It's great knowing that I have a pair that I love; I don't feel self-conscious wearing them.

ITA Kitsunegrl!!

CEC.LV4eva · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:01 PM

My Chanel ones are usually around 600$

Suzzeee · Jul 5th, 2009, 12:58 AM

I have to get the thinner lenses too and progressive ones on top of that and I have a weakness for designer frames consequently my last pair of Chanel's cost me $700, but my lenses are almost $400 -kinda sucks, but I like having cute glasses!

Jul 1st, 2009, 01:28 PM	#16
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,567	That sounds pretty average for frames and lenses. It might be worthwhile for you to get personal vision coverage as well. The one I know of, VSP, costs $200/yr and covers an exam, the lenses, and frames up to $120. I believe there's a 20% discount or something like that on additional pairs. A lot of places take VSP, and the ones I've been to have all been excellent, not the el cheapo places that take my current company insurance.
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Jul 1st, 2009, 02:02 PM	#17
pursecrzy Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,931	The cost of glasses is why I had Lasik done.
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:22 AM	#18
BellaLuella Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 361	I have really bad vision like -11 and recently had to stop wearing contacts. I paid around 310 for my coach glasses which was 210 for frames and 100 for poly (plastic) lens and 25 scratch and reflective coating. I also bought some prada sunglasses whcih came around to 400 bucks and I had to buy some fendi glasses for other contacts I wear for 230. Also does anyone use an extra vision plan? I have coverage through my parents from kaiser but I do not have an allowance and pay a 30 co payment.
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:42 PM	#24
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virgirl920 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 22	Definitely check out Costco. They have a pretty good selection of glasses, and the prices are unbelievable. Most frames are $40-$80. Plus, you get $25 off each pair additional pair you buy after the first one. I went and picked out frames a month ago, and next week I will get the prescription filled. But I think the lenses are very reasonable as well (I think the man said it might be around $80 for mine? Hope it comes out to that when I bring it back! ). My mom has crazy prescriptions, and usually one pair of glasses could be $700. But she got 2 pairs for under $400 total at Costco.
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