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Eyebuydirect

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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
1,684
value
5,189
shipping
5,189
returns
132
quality
5,292
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Missouri
51 reviews
44 helpful votes
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I can't say enough good things about this website. I recently bought a pair of prescription glasses at a brick and mortar vision center. I paid over $200 for them. Then I discover eyebuydriect. I paid around $25 for a pair of prescription glasses that I actually like better than the expensive pair I just bought. I can see perfect through them and they fit great! I highly, highly recommend them!

Date of experience: June 24, 2021
India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Beter
June 15, 2021

Good website for grow follower and bester own business and Prices namaste namaste I'll call or Whatsapp us din me so I am in the

Date of experience: June 14, 2021
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I ordered two frames with custom lenses and a lot of upgrades. Spent close to $600. One of the frames came back and I didn't like one of the styles I selected. My fault - not there's, but - they have a 14 day window for returns in these cases. I felt bad about sending them back, because I know it's a custom job and they can't do much with them - but apparently they donate them to a third party. Anyway, EyeBuyDirect immediately sent me a new pair that was perfect. So - great service - great product - great prices. I'd buy from them again.

Date of experience: June 11, 2021
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Misleading
July 6, 2021

I had $10 credit with EBD. I checked the box to use it on my order. When I checked out the $10 was not applied. I called and they said they couldn't fix that but they would give me a $5 refund. Upon receipt of glasses, I did not get refund. I had to call them and then they said they issue refund. I was also told I would receive a free case, I didn't.

Date of experience: June 6, 2021
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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One and done
June 28, 2021

Bought a pair of sunglasses in november of 2020. (Win (Clear Blue)). I guess they use a tint? It's bubbling 6 months after purchase. Low quality. Disappointed. Won't order again.

Date of experience: May 28, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The birds and I bought several, which are indigenous to the area in which I live are larger than life painted metal sculptures. I had purchased one at a local gift store which had them way overpriced. I found them at www.lightbulbs.com and they were reasonably priced. They were shipped with care and came relatively quickly given the speed of orders these days. Thank you so much for the seamless experience!

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Date of experience: April 26, 2021
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 20, 2021

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Date of experience: April 20, 2021
India
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Best platform
April 4, 2021

Legit site to buy glass and it is nice to haveing golden frame and the prices are affordable and Thanking for the service

Date of experience: April 3, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Read full review before completely writing EyeBuy off:

The ordering process was smooth. The problem I had was that it took them a month to ship the glasses. I contacted them 1-2x a week after going 2 weeks without an update. I ordered on Feb 5th and they said they shipped on the 25th. It wasn't until I called and a backup pair was ordered for free that they actually shipped the original pair from the warehouse that night. This was around the 1st week of March.

During this time, I opened a case with USPS to see where the original pair was, which they told me they never received even though EyeBuy told me two times that USPS had them. When the backup pair was ordered, I realized USPS was telling the truth. I ended up receiving both orders around the same time (the backup pair was sent through UPS) and I shipped the backup pair back (they offered to let me keep the 2nd pair for half off but I wasn't doing that). The sad thing about all of this is that my sister ordered her pair on Feb 12th, contacted them the same time I did, and receive her pair that next week. I didn't get mine until March 12th.

The back and forth about my glasses' location was tiring. I'm glad I got them now. If I were to order from here again, I would pay for the UPS shipping in hopes that EyeBuy will ship on time since originally, they said my glasses were ready on the week of Feb 25th. This is not everyone's story and others have had success with the site and USPS shipping. This is what happened to me and hopefully, it won't happen again. If I decide to use them again, especially after this.

Date of experience: March 24, 2021
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad shipping information
March 13, 2021

I bough two pairs of glasses for my mother in January she don't have glasses yet.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
Nigeria
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very nice
March 10, 2021

Business is what we do that brings and secure for us to take care of our various families. Doing business teaches us to be self reliant

Date of experience: March 10, 2021
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I wish there was way to get the glasses tighten
March 8, 2021
Updated review

Easy to follow, very specific ordering instructions. No complaints..

Date of experience: March 8, 2021

Easy to follow, very specific ordering instructions
November 30, 2020
Previous review

Easy to follow, very specific ordering instructions. No complaints..

Date of experience: November 30, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware
March 29, 2021

If you wear progressive lenses do not order glasses from Eyebuydirect. I ordered the Someday frames with the premium progressive lenses. The lenses were so distorted I was unable to see anything in focus. I received a replacement pair. The second pair were somewhat better but still unable to focus on objects and my depth perception off. I almost fell when going down a step. After this occurrence I wanted a refund but told I could only get a replacement pair. The same exact pair would cost an additional $20. I have opted not to get a replacement pair since there are no guarantees that this pair would be any better and for an additional cost. I took my glasses to an eyeglass place to check what might be wrong with the lenses. Since the frames were perfect circles, the lenses were placed on the incorrect axis, resulting in the distortion. Consequently I am out $140 and I am currently wearing my old glasses with an outdated prescription. Eyebuydirect does not offer a refund, only replacement, even though you are unable to properly wear their product. Buyer Beware!

Date of experience: February 27, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love My Glasses
February 22, 2021

I really like my glasses. They help my eyes and I love the design.

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We found it in our way and just used it. We will be there again because of the great Amanda:-) She is a lovely girl!

Date of experience: February 22, 2021
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I had ordered two pairs of glasses on February 1st, to replace a broken pair of glasses. I would be happy with waiting even the maximum 14 days for my order, since I was excited for the new pair coming in, and didn't mind wearing the broken pair for a little while longer.

What I didn't expect was tracking the package coming from Austin to my hometown distribution center, only to be sent back to Austin to an unknown Post office, only to sit there for 7 days. Now it sits at a distribution center in Austin, 19 days after the order. There hasn't been any correspondence whether there was a mistake, and clearly there isn't any intention to honor the delivery times they stated on the website.

If you want a good replacement for your glasses, either intend to wait a whole month with eye buy direct, or order warby parker which at least has local stores and better quality and delivery.

Date of experience: February 20, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Their reply:
We are sorry to know that your Chistopol frame did not fit you perfectly.

Please be informed that we have a 14-Day Fit & Style guarantee which allows customers to make an equal exchange or return. As per checking, your glasses are beyond the warranty period.

My Response:
How in the heck do my words "lens keeps falling out" read as "frame doesn't fit you"!?!?!?

Our 365-Day Product Guarantee means Customers are eligible for a one-time replacement pair within 12 months. A one-time replacement pair will be only issued if there are clear defects in material and workmanship.

Their follow-up:
We understand that you wanted to have a replacement pair for your glasses.

For us to resolve this matter, we will make an exemption to give you a one-time replacement as you are important to us. Please be advised that you have to pay $5.95 for the re-shipping fee.
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This is whole thing is frustrating. All that I ever wanted them to do is honor their own policy and repair the glasses. At no point did I ask for different or new frames.

Either they cannot comprehend simple English sentences, or they are purposely being obtuse in order to avoid honoring their own policy.

Date of experience: February 16, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wrong prescription
February 13, 2021
Updated review

I initially received my glasses with the wrong prescription. I took my new glasses to my eye doctor and he confirmed that the prescription was not correct. I called the customer service number and they confirmed that the prescription was wrong. They shipped new glasses. Did not like the fact how long it took for me to get my replacements, plus the time spent going to my eye doctor. Overall very satisfied with my new glasses and would definitely recommend to anyone needing glasses.

Date of experience: February 13, 2021

Great
December 15, 2020
Previous review

Great

Date of experience: December 14, 2020
Alaska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Beware before buying online
March 14, 2021

This website has beautiful dresses that are very long - too long for most women with no petite sizes. I have ordered four and none were practical for alteration - all had to be returned. The website advertises "easy returns." That is highly misleading. When I tried to return the dresses, it took three phone calls and one email (never returned) before I received an email telling me I had to take photos of the dress with the tags on, write all the return information on the outside of the box, pay for the return ($37.00), email photos of the dress, the outside of the return box, the proof of mailing to couturecandy. Then I received notification that I would be charged the original shipping fee plus a handling charge, and they have stated they would have to inspect the dress before they would credit the return. I realize the dress was expensive but this is not an easy return - very misleading, particularly the fees charged and time involved in returning the product, while my credit card remains charged! I have asked what those fees are but have not received a response. I also asked if the company has petite sizes - answer no. I am 5'5" and normally do not wear petite sizes. These dresses seem designed for a person who is 5'9" or taller and would be wearing 3" heels. I cannot recommend this website at all. For years I've ordered from more reputable dept. stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms. They always have easy returns, with a website to print a return label, a small fee for the return and no other hassles. Some sell Terani. Dillards sells Terani and they are hassle free. In addition just leaving this review was an exercise in futility. I had to find the order confirmation, photograph it, make a JPEG, enlarge it to more than 300 pixels before it would accept it and then attach it as proof of purchase before I could complete this review. Forget couture candy. It is nothing but trouble. Go to a reputable department store and leave this company behind.

Date of experience: February 12, 2021
GB
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good experience
February 12, 2021

Loved eyebuybirect especially the virtual try-on experience really helped me this pandamic loved everything about it.

Date of experience: February 11, 2021