I’m pretty rough on my glasses. I wear them pretty much all of the time anymore and even lay around in them so I can see the tv. My last pair of glasses was getting so bad that when I looked down, they slid down my nose from being to stretched out.
I had heard a lot of good things online about Zenni Optical, so I decided to try out their services. First, I went to a local Dr. Bizer’s store to get a current eye exam (good thing too since my prescription had changed slightly). Then I got a copy of that prescription (which I am told they have to provide for you, legally). I got online and ordered one of the cheapest pairs they had, so that if I didn’t like them or their service I wouldn’t be out too much. I got the whole set of glasses, lenses, everything for $12 INCLUDING shipping. That is without any insurance or anything like that. I don’t know about you, but I can’t get a pair of glasses even with my insurance for $12.
The glasses arrived in 12 days (they say it should take approx. 2 weeks on their site) in a nice padded envelope. A pleasant little extra they added in the package was a hard case that the glasses were in, along with a cleaning cloth.
Pardon the “getting ready to go to bed” hair.
The glasses fit right from the time I took them out of the package (which may not be the case for everyone, I know) and the prescription is great. I can see better out of them than I can my old glasses. They do feel a little lighter than other glasses, which may give a cheap vibe to some people, but personally I like not having all that weight on my face. Other than that, no complaints at all from my book. I’ve gotten several compliments on the glasses already. Sam and I have plans to order more here soon (I want a pair with the sunshades on them).
I’ve been trying to share this info with everyone, because it’s such a great deal. It’s nice not feeling like I’m getting ripped off for a necessity. A co-worker forwarded the information to her aunt who works at a women’s shelter and says this will really be able to help some women who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford glasses. I can’t help but think of how nice this would be for parents of glasses wearing kids who might break their pair. And really, for any glasswearers, because saving a buck is saving a buck, no matter how much money you might have.
Julie says:
I’m glad you received your glasses. I ordered 3 pair of glasses from them months ago and have yet to receive them. I’ve been calling them daily (many times throughout the day at various times) for many weeks and the only time it rings is when they are closed. When you leave a voice mail message they don’t return your calls. During their “business hours”, the line is constantly busy. They have 13 resolved complaints with the BBB and 12 unresolved. I’d love to just get my $ back at this point. I’ve decided that I’ll never get the glasses or my money. Bottom line is, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is!
April 2nd, 2008 at 4:39 pm
meredith says:
Julie -
I’m really sorry to hear you had a bad experience with them. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the service, but I was hesitant too until my order went through. I don’t work with/for the company or anything, I just wanted to share my good experience with my friends so they can save money too! I hope you get things worked out with them soon!
April 2nd, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Michelle says:
Cute glasses! And $12 bucks, wow! I’m glad you were able to get such cute glasses for such a great deal.
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Jane says:
Thanks for sharing that site with me. I’ll be ordering my glasses soon. At these prices, I can start a collection. =]
By the way, I like your glasses. =]
April 6th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Bobotron says:
I have ordered five pairs from them now (over three orders), and received them all fast! One pair was a little “small”, so it is a little hard to judge the frame size, bridge size, etc. but now that I have ordered a few pairs, I got a good sense on getting the right sizes.
But yea Zenni is awesome! I got glasses for every day of the week, and I will probably order more soon!
August 30th, 2008 at 7:55 am
meredith says:
Bobotron -
Glad you liked Zenni too! I need to order a few more pairs myself.
September 4th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Lyndon says:
I am sorry to hear about the other Juelie’s bad experience with Zenni
My experience with them is positive so far seeing how my email questions were answered within 2 hours on a Sunday afternoon. So after some research, I finally decided to place an order for 2 pairs of glasses through them. Wow, $34.95 total for a pair of slightly tinted, anti-reflective, prescription lenses 
I’ll let you all know how my order goes.
September 22nd, 2008 at 3:44 am