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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
1,685
value
5,189
shipping
5,189
returns
132
quality
5,292
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Pennsylvania
1 review
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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
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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
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NO COMPLAINTS
February 5, 2021

Customer service was great. I had no issues other than still waiting on a refund.

Date of experience: February 5, 2021
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing!
February 5, 2021

The pair of glasses I got for $50 is the same quality of product of the $200 pairs I've gotten before, from other places. Not to mention my glasses are heart shaped :)

Date of experience: February 5, 2021
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great selections & value
March 9, 2021
Updated review

Searching through with the filters made finding the right glasses a breeze.

Date of experience: February 4, 2021

User friendly interface and awesome selections
January 26, 2021
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User friendly interface and awesome selections.

Date of experience: January 26, 2021
Puerto Rico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not the right prescription.
March 5, 2021
Updated review

It was very helpful to be able to virtually try them on.

Date of experience: February 3, 2021

It was very helpful to be able to virtually try them...
November 25, 2020
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It was very helpful to be able to virtually try them on.

Date of experience: November 25, 2020
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Glasses were nicer than expected. Prescription was precise. However my shipping carton, storage box, eyeglass case & soft storage bag were all WET due to the rainy weather... Perhaps you would consider enclosing these items into one small plastic bag before placing them into the shipping box for future Winter & Spring shipments?

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gratitude!
January 29, 2021
Updated review

Thanks! Love the focus on *both* style and pragmatics. I enjoyed the style quiz and the ease of typing in my prescription manually. Awesome experience that I've never had at Costco, eye glasses stores, and the likes... great prices you guys have too!

Date of experience: January 28, 2021

Thanks!
December 17, 2020
Previous review

Thanks! Love the focus on *both* style and pragmatics. I enjoyed the style quiz and the ease of typing in my prescription manually. Awesome experience that I've never had at Costco, eye glasses stores, and the likes... great prices you guys have too!

Date of experience: December 17, 2020
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wrong shipping address
February 28, 2021

The order process was great, but I had an issue with shipping/delivery. I was going to be out of town and had the order shipped to where I was going to be instead of my home address. After finding out from EyeBuyDirect when the order would be shipped, I knew that I would no longer be at the out of town address. I contacted the company immediately to have the address changed to my home address -- I did this online, and followed up by phone call as well. I was assured the change was in the system. However, shortly after arriving back home I was contacted by the people at the out of town address telling me they received the order that was meant to come to my home. They had to mailed the package to me, which was an inconvenience to them.

Date of experience: January 28, 2021
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Terrible service --DON'T USE
January 28, 2021

This site is a scam! Easy to order but you will never get your glasses! Still waiting on my order after a month of placing the order

Date of experience: January 28, 2021
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great selection, but returning a pair was a little complicated

Date of experience: January 28, 2021
Oklahoma
1 review
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Great
January 28, 2021
Updated review

I've been ordering for a few years. They are wonderful glasses.

Date of experience: January 28, 2021

I've been ordering for a few years
March 3, 2020
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I've been ordering for a few years. They are wonderful glasses.

Date of experience: February 23, 2020
Illinois
1 review
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Love it!
January 28, 2021
Updated review

I loved the options it was almost hard to choose a certain pair! The navigation and design of the website are also easy to follow and very eye-pleasing.

Date of experience: January 28, 2021

I loved the options it was almost hard to choose a...
December 18, 2020
Previous review

I loved the options it was almost hard to choose a certain pair! The navigation and design of the website are also easy to follow and very eye-pleasing.

Date of experience: December 18, 2020
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Inexpensive, great products, attractive packaging
January 28, 2021
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Ease of access was great, instructions and site interface were straight forward. Not a lot of fluff to sift through which is appreciated. Point of purchase was nice, as were the price points.

Date of experience: January 28, 2021

Ease of access was great, instructions and site interface...
December 18, 2020
Previous review

Ease of access was great, instructions and site interface were straight forward. Not a lot of fluff to sift through which is appreciated. Point of purchase was nice, as were the price points.

Date of experience: December 18, 2020
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love my new glasses.
March 1, 2021

Easy to order, and I always get compliments on my new frames.

Date of experience: January 27, 2021
Delaware
1 review
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Love my new glasses
January 28, 2021
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Quick and efficient shopping experience. Simple, easy to navigate layout.

Date of experience: January 27, 2021

Quick and efficient shopping experience
December 19, 2020
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Quick and efficient shopping experience. Simple, easy to navigate layout.

Date of experience: December 18, 2020
Florida
1 review
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Different quality
January 28, 2021
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I had no issues with ordering or delivery, but I did notice that the quality of my glasses had changed--I'm not sure if it's the coating or what, but I ordered a pair of the "Duchess" frames that I had initially ordered a couple years back and these frames feel much flimsier than my old pair.

Date of experience: January 27, 2021

Wish there were more savings options for customers...
December 19, 2020
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Wish there were more savings options for customers buying cheaper frames.

Date of experience: December 18, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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It was a little expensive but awesome servicd
February 27, 2021
Updated review

Nice! It would be easier if the sizing was less confusing. Maybe help the client pick sizes for glasses when they arrive!

Date of experience: January 27, 2021

Nice!
December 19, 2020
Previous review

Nice! It would be easier if the sizing was less confusing. Maybe help the client pick sizes for glasses when they arrive

Date of experience: December 18, 2020
Texas
1 review
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Awesome Experience!
January 28, 2021
Updated review

Easy to order and great quality products! Buying glasses online is not the easiest thing to do but Eyebuydirect is hands down the best! I was worried that it was going to be a nightmare exchanging some glasses but they made it so incredibly easy! I'll forever be a loyal customer!

Date of experience: January 27, 2021

Easy to order and great quality products!
December 19, 2020
Previous review

Easy to order and great quality products!

Date of experience: December 18, 2020