For anyone who wears glasses, you understand that they generally cost a good chunk of change. Once you get over the expensive designer price tag for a pair of frames, you get a little sticker shock when they add your actual prescription to them, so you can, you know,
see out of them. I was turned onto this website,
Warby Parker, so named after some Jack Kerouac references. And I, for one, will never bother looking at another store for glasses for as long as these guys are in business. Here's why...
- They have a huge selection of frames AND sunglasses, each with various colors and finishes.
- You can select up to 5 pairs to try on at home, for free.
- Glasses and lenses start at $95, total.
- They're philanthropic; they do a buy a pair give a pair scheme, like TOMs.
No, I'm not lying, it's for real. Here's the 5 I tried on at home.
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Marshall, Striped Sassafras |
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Bensen, Whiskey Tortoise |
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Beckett, Revolver Black Matte |
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Pierce, Greystone |
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Preston, Sandalwood Matte |
All of these are $95 total. You can easily add your prescription online during checkout. The at home try-on could not be more simple. You pick out your frames online and ship them to your address. Days later you get a nice box of frames with clear plastic lens inside. You get 5 days to wear them around the house and test them out on your friends and family. Then on the 5th day place the shipping label provided on the box and drop them off at a UPS location. Easy. I think I'll be opting for the Preston style. And now my only problem is I'll want more than one pair, and I've got to try on some sunglasses ASAP!
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