[EyeBuyDirect.com] Prescription glasses, BOGO free (frames only) + Free Shipping + 5% Rakuten - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (2024)

Deal Link:

https://ca.eyebuydirect.com/default/index

Price:

BOGOFS

Expiry:

May 31, 2021

Retailer:

EyeBuyDirect.com

Code : BOGOFS
Edit: Don't forget 5% Rakuten right now as well.

So they usually run these sales a lot, but this one has free shipping, which saves $10 from Canada Post.
Depending on the frame and your prescription, it can be really good.
For example, those with lighter prescriptions can choose 1.5 Index lenses which are around $10 on here, and as long as the frame you choose accepts the thicker lens size, you will only pay $10 + $10 for each lens set, and the cost of the first frame.

https://ca.eyebuydirect.com/eyeglasses/ ... al-m-17625

"Lotus" is a pair I had from my previous purchase.
$36 and accepts 1.5 index lenses, making the total cost for 2 pairs shipped to your door 36+10+10 = $56 + tax

OP has an avatar of Reboot

I blindly trust in his judgement now, no questions asked

twoloop wrote: ↑Looks like I can't buy frames only, they force lenses on me.
I don't get it.

https://ca.eyebuydirect.com/faq

"Want to get some glasses and don't require a prescription? Choose "Non-prescription" lenses while in the "Usage" section of our lens selection process.

You should also select this option if you plan on taking your frame to an optician and have your lenses fitted by them since EYEBUYDIRECT does not offer frames without lenses.

You can remove your lenses at home once your order has arrived."

Never tried it, but says that in the FAQ.

thatsnasty wrote: ↑https://ca.eyebuydirect.com/faq

"Want to get some glasses and don't require a prescription? Choose "Non-prescription" lenses while in the "Usage" section of our lens selection process.

You should also select this option if you plan on taking your frame to an optician and have your lenses fitted by them since EYEBUYDIRECT does not offer frames without lenses.

You can remove your lenses at home once your order has arrived."

Never tried it, but says that in the FAQ.

Right, but they charge extra money for the lenses that I will throw away!

blackston3 wrote: ↑OP has an avatar of Reboot

I blindly trust in his judgement now, no questions asked

Guardian 452. I'm buying too!

Not going to downvote, but EyeBuyDirect is owned by Luxottica - if you haven't heard of them they are basically the biggest monopolistic crap company out there. Lots of youtube videos on how they basically extort other companies and put others out of business etc. if you buy from this site just realize you are supporting this.

Don't really see why this is such a hot deal either.. for instance check out Zenni ( https://ca.zennioptical.com/ ). You get free 1.57 index lens (ie, better than the ones listed here) and frames start from $10. Shipping is $10 so if you bought 2 pairs with no extras its $30. If you add anti-reflect to match EyeBuyDirect it's +$14 or $44. May cost more depending on the frame you like, but this is just their everyday pricing.

Verdic wrote: ↑Not going to downvote, but EyeBuyDirect is owned by Luxottica - if you haven't heard of them they are basically the biggest monopolistic crap company out there. Lots of youtube videos on how they basically extort other companies and put others out of business etc. if you buy from this site just realize you are supporting this.

Don't really see why this is such a hot deal either.. for instance check out Zenni ( https://ca.zennioptical.com/ ). You get free 1.57 index lens (ie, better than the ones listed here) and frames start from $10. Shipping is $10 so if you bought 2 pairs with no extras its $30. If you add anti-reflect to match EyeBuyDirect it's +$14 or $44. May cost more depending on the frame you like, but this is just their everyday pricing.

I get this cringey feeling whenever I hear Essilor/Luxottica. I try to tell people it's a mega monopoly, and even the independent shops are forced to buy from them. I actually really liked watching Adam Ruins Everything, but feel that their shock value can't keep up with enough topics.

However, for my needs- I managed to get 2x prescription sunglasses (who even steals prescription sunglasses) for a decent price.

Verdic wrote: ↑Not going to downvote, but EyeBuyDirect is owned by Luxottica - if you haven't heard of them they are basically the biggest monopolistic crap company out there. Lots of youtube videos on how they basically extort other companies and put others out of business etc. if you buy from this site just realize you are supporting this.

Don't really see why this is such a hot deal either.. for instance check out Zenni ( https://ca.zennioptical.com/ ). You get free 1.57 index lens (ie, better than the ones listed here) and frames start from $10. Shipping is $10 so if you bought 2 pairs with no extras its $30. If you add anti-reflect to match EyeBuyDirect it's +$14 or $44. May cost more depending on the frame you like, but this is just their everyday pricing.

Understand where you're coming from, but ultimately I just buy whatever I like best, and sometimes it lands on eyebuydirect.
I wasn't huge on Zenni's frame selection, but otherwise, it's pretty similar, agreed.
I also bought the Kits.ca free pair as well, with no coating or upgraded lenses for the $10 (just pay shipping) deal, which is still going on.

Updated:
Also it's 15% off and BOGO now as well. Pretty hard to beat 2 completed pairs for like $80 though, but ultimately finding frames you like is more important than the few dollar differences between them.