Still pensive about my Googles 4U purchases vs. others
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abfabdude
Mar 13, 2009, 11:46:20 AM3/13/09
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When I first found this blog, and Ira's website I went wild and bought
a pair of glasses from Zenni, LBW eyewear, a brick and mortar in N.Y.
with a website called Dreamshades, and Googles4U.
Well, I've already raved about the Glasses I got from Zenni with
progressives.
In Black:
http://www.zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1304&cat=30&page=1
The two pair of glasses from LBW are also great,
In clear red with single vision lenses:
http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/PLASTIC/TD/WF-630.html
As Sunglasses with dark Green Tint:
http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/SPECIALs/TF-8006.html
Dreamshades.com were Persol (my apologies for feeding the Luxottica
monster)
In the largest size avaible, in Bordeaux, with visible line bifocals.
http://www.dreamshades.com/p-21315-persol-po2857v.aspx
I had excellent email contact throughout the ordering and shipping
process, and while these wound up being the most expensive, they still
were at least 150.00 less than buying the identical glasses locally.
This leaves us with the three pairs of glasses from Goggles 4 U;
All three are very large acetate (Zyl) frames (50mm+ width and 38mm+
Height),
The first pair arrived contorted, the technician heated the nosepiece
to fold them so they would fit in the case. Unwearable, even after
seeking proffesional assistance.
Fine, G4U offered a replacement pair at no cost.VI ordered an
additional pair with a large lens height with progressive lenses.ery
pleased with their customer service at that point.
Observations:
1.As best I can tell, the first pair would be optically perfect, if
the frame were not bent. (The lenses are large and FLAT, totally
destroying the linear curvature of the original shape of the frame,
and rendering it unwearable unless the wearer had a hat size of 10.
2.The replacement pair, arrived with surface scratches all over the
frames, again the lenses are great...A metal piece fell of the temple
when I tried them on the first time though. I can solve that with some
superglue, although I don't think that's going to last very long as a
fix.
3.The progressives make me "seasick" ( I adapted to the Zenni's in a
couple of minutes) I am going to try to wear them today and see If I
adjust to this before I make any pronouncements.
These frames are also heavily scratched but a better quality than the
other two.
Look, I've worn glasses since I was 8 (I'm 44) and as an adult have
ALWAYS had multiple pairs of glasses. I have had a particular pair of
Gucci sunglasses frames that have been re-lensed 2-3 times. I
purchased them a DECADE ago and they don't have as many surface
scratches as the supposedly brand new ones from G4U.
I would complain to customer service, but have no faith at this point
that I would receive unblemished and wearable glasses.
I think my lesson is learned at this point, and I might be better off
with the other providers.
a pair of glasses from Zenni, LBW eyewear, a brick and mortar in N.Y.
with a website called Dreamshades, and Googles4U.
Well, I've already raved about the Glasses I got from Zenni with
progressives.
In Black:
http://www.zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1304&cat=30&page=1
The two pair of glasses from LBW are also great,
In clear red with single vision lenses:
http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/PLASTIC/TD/WF-630.html
As Sunglasses with dark Green Tint:
http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/SPECIALs/TF-8006.html
Dreamshades.com were Persol (my apologies for feeding the Luxottica
monster)
In the largest size avaible, in Bordeaux, with visible line bifocals.
http://www.dreamshades.com/p-21315-persol-po2857v.aspx
I had excellent email contact throughout the ordering and shipping
process, and while these wound up being the most expensive, they still
were at least 150.00 less than buying the identical glasses locally.
This leaves us with the three pairs of glasses from Goggles 4 U;
All three are very large acetate (Zyl) frames (50mm+ width and 38mm+
Height),
The first pair arrived contorted, the technician heated the nosepiece
to fold them so they would fit in the case. Unwearable, even after
seeking proffesional assistance.
Fine, G4U offered a replacement pair at no cost.VI ordered an
additional pair with a large lens height with progressive lenses.ery
pleased with their customer service at that point.
Observations:
1.As best I can tell, the first pair would be optically perfect, if
the frame were not bent. (The lenses are large and FLAT, totally
destroying the linear curvature of the original shape of the frame,
and rendering it unwearable unless the wearer had a hat size of 10.
2.The replacement pair, arrived with surface scratches all over the
frames, again the lenses are great...A metal piece fell of the temple
when I tried them on the first time though. I can solve that with some
superglue, although I don't think that's going to last very long as a
fix.
3.The progressives make me "seasick" ( I adapted to the Zenni's in a
couple of minutes) I am going to try to wear them today and see If I
adjust to this before I make any pronouncements.
These frames are also heavily scratched but a better quality than the
other two.
Look, I've worn glasses since I was 8 (I'm 44) and as an adult have
ALWAYS had multiple pairs of glasses. I have had a particular pair of
Gucci sunglasses frames that have been re-lensed 2-3 times. I
purchased them a DECADE ago and they don't have as many surface
scratches as the supposedly brand new ones from G4U.
I would complain to customer service, but have no faith at this point
that I would receive unblemished and wearable glasses.
I think my lesson is learned at this point, and I might be better off
with the other providers.
powrwrap
Mar 13, 2009, 3:36:39 PM3/13/09
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> On Mar 13, 10:46 am, abfabdude <joelgriff...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I think my lesson is learned at this point, and I might be better off
> with the other providers.
4 U's product is astonishing. There are many complaints about Zenni's
delivery time, sure, but rarely anything wrong with the product. Once
again, I think Ira should remove Goggles 4 U from the Top Five list.
courtn...@gmail.com
Mar 13, 2009, 4:32:39 PM3/13/09
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I agree. I stopped ordering from G4U because the quality was so poor.
Chuck Knight
Mar 13, 2009, 5:22:16 PM3/13/09
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I wanted to suggest a wonderful product for attaching eyeglass parts -- JB Weld. It's a "cold weld" product, which is old fashioned doublespeak for a steel reinforced epoxy resin. It's a 2 part product, made in a town not far from where I live, and is sold internationally.
I mention it only because it is, by far, the best adhesive epoxy and "rebuilding" epoxy that I've ever used, or even seen. It really is *that* good. And, it's an old product...decades old. It was originally designed to bond together engine castings, and tractor parts...but it's got *so* many more uses than that.
It's available at almost any hardware store, or even WalMart...almost everywhere if their web site is to be believed. http://www.jbweld.com
There are numerous mentions of it being used for eyeglasses, including plastic frames, on google. Happily I've had no reason to try this, but knowing what I know about their product, it doesn't surprise me.
Maybe it'll hold better and longer than superglue?
-- Chuck Knight
I mention it only because it is, by far, the best adhesive epoxy and "rebuilding" epoxy that I've ever used, or even seen. It really is *that* good. And, it's an old product...decades old. It was originally designed to bond together engine castings, and tractor parts...but it's got *so* many more uses than that.
It's available at almost any hardware store, or even WalMart...almost everywhere if their web site is to be believed. http://www.jbweld.com
There are numerous mentions of it being used for eyeglasses, including plastic frames, on google. Happily I've had no reason to try this, but knowing what I know about their product, it doesn't surprise me.
Maybe it'll hold better and longer than superglue?
-- Chuck Knight
abfabdude
Mar 13, 2009, 11:10:19 PM3/13/09
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Dear Chuck,
I am very familiar with JB weld, but think it might 'react' with the
plastic used in eyeglasses. I think that a similar product E6000 might
be better for this particular type of repair, it's only drawback is
the curing time.
JB Weld is great BTW...Better than Duct-Tape
On Mar 13, 4:22 pm, Chuck Knight <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I wanted to suggest a wonderful product for attaching eyeglass parts -- JB
> Weld. It's a "cold weld" product, which is old fashioned doublespeak for a
> steel reinforced epoxy resin. It's a 2 part product, made in a town not far
> from where I live, and is sold internationally.
>
> I mention it only because it is, by far, the best adhesive epoxy and
> "rebuilding" epoxy that I've ever used, or even seen. It really is *that*
> good. And, it's an old product...decades old. It was originally designed
> to bond together engine castings, and tractor parts...but it's got *so* many
> more uses than that.
>
> It's available at almost any hardware store, or even WalMart...almost
> everywhere if their web site is to be believed. http://www.jbweld.com
>
> There are numerous mentions of it being used for eyeglasses, including
> plastic frames, on google. Happily I've had no reason to try this, but
> knowing what I know about their product, it doesn't surprise me.
>
> Maybe it'll hold better and longer than superglue?
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
I am very familiar with JB weld, but think it might 'react' with the
plastic used in eyeglasses. I think that a similar product E6000 might
be better for this particular type of repair, it's only drawback is
the curing time.
JB Weld is great BTW...Better than Duct-Tape
On Mar 13, 4:22 pm, Chuck Knight <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I wanted to suggest a wonderful product for attaching eyeglass parts -- JB
> Weld. It's a "cold weld" product, which is old fashioned doublespeak for a
> steel reinforced epoxy resin. It's a 2 part product, made in a town not far
> from where I live, and is sold internationally.
>
> I mention it only because it is, by far, the best adhesive epoxy and
> "rebuilding" epoxy that I've ever used, or even seen. It really is *that*
> good. And, it's an old product...decades old. It was originally designed
> to bond together engine castings, and tractor parts...but it's got *so* many
> more uses than that.
>
> It's available at almost any hardware store, or even WalMart...almost
> everywhere if their web site is to be believed. http://www.jbweld.com
>
> There are numerous mentions of it being used for eyeglasses, including
> plastic frames, on google. Happily I've had no reason to try this, but
> knowing what I know about their product, it doesn't surprise me.
>
> Maybe it'll hold better and longer than superglue?
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
> On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM, abfabdude <joelgriff...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > When I first found this blog, and Ira's website I went wild and bought
> > a pair of glasses from Zenni, LBW eyewear, a brick and mortar in N.Y.
> > with a website called Dreamshades, and Googles4U.
>
> > Well, I've already raved about the Glasses I got from Zenni with
> > progressives.
> > In Black:
> > http://www.zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1304&cat=30&pa...
>
> > When I first found this blog, and Ira's website I went wild and bought
> > a pair of glasses from Zenni, LBW eyewear, a brick and mortar in N.Y.
> > with a website called Dreamshades, and Googles4U.
>
> > Well, I've already raved about the Glasses I got from Zenni with
> > progressives.
> > In Black:
abfabdude
Mar 13, 2009, 11:11:51 PM3/13/09
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I've though about this all day and decided to send the whole lot back
to G4U and good riddance!
to G4U and good riddance!
> When I first found this blog, and Ira's website I went wild and bought
> a pair of glasses from Zenni, LBW eyewear, a brick and mortar in N.Y.
> with a website called Dreamshades, and Googles4U.
>
> Well, I've already raved about the Glasses I got from Zenni with
> progressives.
> In Black:
> http://www.zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1304&cat=30&pa...
> a pair of glasses from Zenni, LBW eyewear, a brick and mortar in N.Y.
> with a website called Dreamshades, and Googles4U.
>
> Well, I've already raved about the Glasses I got from Zenni with
> progressives.
> In Black:
>
> The two pair of glasses from LBW are also great,
> In clear red with single vision lenses:http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/PLASTIC/TD/WF-630.html
> As Sunglasses with dark Green Tint:http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/SPECIALs/TF-8006.html
>
> Dreamshades.com were Persol (my apologies for feeding the Luxottica
> monster)
> In the largest size avaible, in Bordeaux, with visible line bifocals.http://www.dreamshades.com/p-21315-persol-po2857v.aspx
> The two pair of glasses from LBW are also great,
> In clear red with single vision lenses:http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/PLASTIC/TD/WF-630.html
> As Sunglasses with dark Green Tint:http://www.lbweyewear.com/Products/SPECIALs/TF-8006.html
>
> Dreamshades.com were Persol (my apologies for feeding the Luxottica
> monster)
abfabdude
Mar 14, 2009, 11:29:16 PM3/14/09
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Still no reply to my email from G4U (it's been 24 hours)
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