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Eyebuydirect

4.6

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EyeBuyDirect.com sells prescription eyeglasses and frames, as well as sunglasses.


eyebuydirect.com
Founded in 2005
Pasadena, CA
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Eyebuydirect Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a solid reputation for providing affordable, quality eyewear, with many customers praising the extensive selection and effective virtual try-on feature. Satisfaction with product quality is prevalent, particularly for prescription glasses, which are often noted as a cost-effective alternative to traditional retailers. However, concerns regarding slow shipping times and excessive communication, particularly following orders, have been highlighted as significant drawbacks. While most customers express overall satisfaction, the inconsistency in delivery and customer service experiences indicates room for improvement in operational efficiency and support responsiveness.

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service
1,664
value
5,189
shipping
5,189
returns
132
quality
5,292
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Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy
September 17, 2024
Updated review

Always good product for affordable the only way a single mom can afford glasses!

Date of experience: September 7, 2024

Love this site
June 30, 2020
Previous review

Love this site

Date of experience: June 30, 2020
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Discount
September 17, 2024

Im a first responder but yet I can't use my discount. There's a 30% off offer. Why can't I use both?

Date of experience: September 7, 2024
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great glasses and very good price
September 17, 2024

Always a great purchase. Fast delivery, and very durable. Always have affordable choices

Date of experience: September 7, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
September 17, 2024

Great. No issues so far! Would definitely buy again

Date of experience: September 6, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
September 17, 2024

Good,cheap and very fast, I love my glasses and will wear them everyday

Date of experience: September 6, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Five Stars
September 17, 2024

Absolutely love all of my glasses! Always get compliments when I wear them!

Date of experience: September 6, 2024
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good experience overall
September 17, 2024

Overall, good. Site can be a little wonky when navigating from one set of frames to another

Date of experience: September 6, 2024
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Highly satisfied.
September 16, 2024

The order tracking is a bit weird, but it doesn't take any longer than a conventional specs order through the eye doc. WAY cheaper.

Date of experience: September 6, 2024
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I liked that eyebuydirect has coupons and is willing to work with me! They have great choices and help choosing a good shape easy.

Date of experience: September 6, 2024
Minnesota
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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LOVE THE TRY ON FEATURE
September 16, 2024

Love the virtual try on feature and the prices can't be beat. I generally prefer to buy local but the same glasses at my local eye wear store was 4 times as much, $850 compared to $225 is a no-brainer

Date of experience: September 6, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great!
July 25, 2024

Loved my glasses, although after two years of wear they did break

Date of experience: July 15, 2024
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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So far so good...
April 18, 2024
Updated review

So far so good...we will give a new rating once we get them!

Date of experience: April 7, 2024

Confusion re perk but customer service cleared it up
March 3, 2024
Previous review

Confusion re perk but customer service cleared it up

Date of experience: March 2, 2024
New York
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Find my GlassesUSA review. This experience was entirely different. I received my order yesterday. 8 days after my order was placed. The frames were not what I expected. I called eyebuydirect.com and requested a return per their policy. No challenge what so ever! The simple fact that I had a human answer and an immediate resolution made all the difference. By the time I hung-up, I had a prepaid, emailed shipping label without any corporate straight-arm nonsense runaround like my terrible GlassesUSA's experience.

Date of experience: January 1, 2024
Ukraine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome! Although I'll have to wait until I'm back from college in just over a week to lay eyes on my new glasses, the overwhelmingly positive reviews have me brimming with anticipation. The inclusion of models showcasing the glasses in various displays is a thoughtful touch, providing a clear perspective on how they'll look and fit – a valuable addition to the already helpful reviews. The 'low nose bridge' selection particularly caught my attention, being someone with minimal nose cartilage; I'm accustomed to the constant struggle of glasses slipping down. Looking forward to the snug fit! Thanks for catering to diverse needs

Date of experience: December 20, 2023
Virginia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Shout out to Eyebuydirect! I purchased a pair of glasses at the end of October. I loved everything about them - style, quality, prescription, price. A few days ago, I tripped and face-planted on a stone step. In addition to breaking my nose, I broke my glasses. I contacted Eyebuydirect, explained what happened, and wanted to see if I might get a discount or something on a replacement pair. Instead of a discount, they are sending me a replacement pair FOR FREE (minus shipping). If that's not the best customer service, I don't know what is. Their kindness has made this awful situation a bit more bearable.

Date of experience: November 29, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time purchasing
November 19, 2023

Was a little irritated when ordering as I picked 10 pairs and at checkout was told I could only order 6 because it was my first order. This caused two shipping charges. Called customer service and they could not help or see my cart due to it being my first order. I usually order from Clearly but like the frames with EyeBuyDirect better at this time. Maybe Clearly in the end will have better service. We'll see.
Prices are good but slightly more than Clearly.
Update: I went to order the glasses over two orders and i had to pay two shipping charges AND it was to cost $40 more for same order.
Not impressed.

Date of experience: November 17, 2023
Washington
18 reviews
32 helpful votes
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Can't See
November 8, 2023

I gave EyeBuyDirect a shot and spent $450 on RayBan prescription glasses. Excited, I opened the box and tried them on. They appeared fine for longer distance but when I tried to read my laptop everything became distorted. The left side appeared six inches wider than the right. I wrote customer service asking for a refund, instead they had me take pictures of my head. It took about six iterations before they said they had all they needed. Two weeks later the replacement glasses arrived. The image was still distorted. Overall, a very negative experience and will never buy anything from them again.

Date of experience: November 1, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Terrible service
November 3, 2023

This company is a scam and has customer service that lie to customers about the delivery date and speed of their service. Then when this is brought to attention the do nothing to make it right. Avoid...

+5
Date of experience: October 4, 2023
Arkansas
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Lie to customers
October 28, 2023

My order showed that it was shipped on 9/25 but USPS showed it was not in possession of the package. I contacted their chat, who told me that yes, the package had indeed been shipped, told me to wait then cut off the chat. I contacted them again, that person basically told me the same thing, told me wait until 10/2 (for 3-5 day shipping) and also cut off the chat. I contacted them on their contact form, they replied the same as the chat. My glasses weren't actually shipped until the 26th when USPS shows they received the package.

Date of experience: September 27, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I can't say enough about how pleasantly surprised I was by the quality of my frames & the price is beyond compare to other websites! I got three pairs of frames that I absolutely love, for the cost of 1 on another website & at a local store! I was told 7 to 14 days for shipping and received my glasses in 8 days!

Date of experience: September 21, 2023