New Glasses, Costco or Walmart? - Bogleheads.org
Mar 22, 2021 · My last complete pair of glasses, progressive lenses at LensCrafters was $600. I bought a backup pair at Costco which cost $135. $600/$135=4.4. By the time you know enough to choose a good financial adviser, you don't need one. | bogleheads.org is my advisor: The ER is 0.0% and the advice always solid. Boglegirl81.
Opticians: is there any difference in quality of Costco glasses?
May 19, 2017 · Costco demands low prices and quality from the suppliers. Their eye exam (at the location I go to) doesn't have the latest/greatest technology. Eye mapping and all that stuff. But, you can get an exam anywhere and get your prescription filled at Costco or other discount online glasses providers.
Eyeglasses: Warby Parker or Costco? - Bogleheads.org
Dec 6, 2019 · Good price and the lenses were fine but had problems adjusting the frames. Had to resort to the kindness of Lens Crafters to adjust them for me. Recently got an identical pair at Costco: $150.00 and human available to adjust frames. Stellar! Warby Parker will adjust frames for you and the frames + lenses are $95.
Costco Eyeglasses - No satisfaction guarantee. Any chance of …
Nov 18, 2017 · The lenses — which they told me were their highest quality — had unacceptable levels of chromatic aberration and distortion. Their $10 3-pack of reading glasses (same prescription) had better optical quality. barnaclebob. Posts: 5912. Joined: Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:54 pm. Re: Costco Eyeglasses - No satisfaction guarantee.
Eyeglass Lenses @ Costco - Bogleheads.org
Nov 27, 2013 · Since Costco came to our area, we found that Costco without insurance was less expensive than using network providers with insurance. So, we have not paid vision insurance premiums for a long time. The money saved by not paying premiums has been more than we have spent on glasses at Costco. We have also bought Transition lenses there.
My Cost of Progressive Lenses/glasses - did I pay too much?
Feb 26, 2007 · The total cost is over $1,200 and I paid a little over $400 after VSP discounts. Afterwards, I went to Costco out of curiosity. Costco's price is much lower: mid $200 for lenses with similar options and similar frames under $100. They said Costco also gives VSP discounts now, but less than VSP places.
Costco online eyeglass frames - Bogleheads.org
Sep 11, 2024 · So that gives me an additional option if they offer high quality progressives at a competitive price to Costco. Edit: Looks like I'd be at $345 since I'd need 1.67 lenses at WP vs. under $200 at Costco (plus I prefer the 1.6 lenses available at Costco for the higher abbe value).
Where do you buy glasses? - Page 2 - Bogleheads.org
Dec 5, 2023 · Walmart. Just bought 3 pairs: progressive prescription for sunglasses and daily glasses, and single focal length for computer work. 1 year warranty. Can return for any needed adjustments. 35% discount on second pair and 20% discount on third pair (available when purchasing multiple glasses).
Costco Optometrist vs Independent Office Eye dr
Jan 22, 2020 · Go to Costco and get your exam and glasses. Be done with that, likely inexpensively. The eye exam is a separate business (concession) within Costco. You walk out with a written prescription that you can fill at Costco or elsewhere. You can get glasses at Costco for likely less than $200 or you can go elsewhere and pay $350 - $600+++. Your choice.
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Jul 19, 2015 · Costco optical shows up in our VSP provider listing for glasses/ contacts. The benefits/ allowances are slightly different as spelled out in VSP's benefit listing when done through costco but they have always come out ahead compared to others for the same product.