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SmartBuyGlasses

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SmartBuyGlasses Reviews Summary

SmartBuyGlasses has a rating of 3 stars from 1,754 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with SmartBuyGlasses most frequently mention credit card, business days and phone number. SmartBuyGlasses ranks 14th among Eyeglasses sites.

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187
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79
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180

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India
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I need to know when I will receive my order. By seeing bad reviews over here I am afraid about this website and I am sad that I didn't see this earlier. There is no number provided in the website to contact them. How to reach them?

Date of experience: August 9, 2019
Malaysia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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PAID FOR GLASSES AT TIME OF ORDER...
NO TRACKING AS PROMISED IN 1-2 DAYS.
NO DELIVERY 5 DAYS AS PROMISED
NO NEWS AS NOT PROMISED

Date of experience: July 27, 2019
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Do not do business with SmartBuyGlasses! I ordered a pair of NIKE prescription glasses and received them in a GUESS carrying case and the company has not been able to resolve the issue by sending me my NIKE carrying case. I've sent/received a dozen emails, sent/received a dozen emails, but they will not call or provide a phone number so BUYER BEWARE!
Secondly, my high index lenses have numbers, symbols and letters etched into them that you can see if you hold the glasses up in natural daylight... again trying to return/exchange is an uphill battle with this company. AVOID DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM! US*******622G

Date of experience: July 18, 2019
AE
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered my contact lenses on July 1st and today is 14th July On their website it was mentioned 3-5 working days but still I did not receive my order. I have been sending an email but I didn't receive any response from them" I need my refund please. I will never order from them again to get such stress. All I request is to get my money back please.

Date of experience: July 14, 2019
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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My initial order was April 21st. They told me the lenses were lost in transit, so they canceled and reordered. Over 6 weeks later, still nothing. Today they finally said there was an additional issue and the order could not be shipped. Horrible

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
Canada
2 reviews
13 helpful votes
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BUYER BEWARE
March 14, 2019

UYER BEWARE! Do not deal with this company. My refund of almost $400 has been delayed, denied and delayed and refused repeatedly. They filled the incorrect prescription and therefore did not accept delivery of the package. Requested a refund. Also should know that their check out page does not disclose that you're signing in as a Pay Pay guest when you think you're paying by credit card. This affects your rights under your credit card. Less favourable. They also say that if you complete a DHL courier slip they will process your refund. THEY DONT. They have you do that so that they can also put in a claim to DHL to collect money from them without processing your refund. They are also protected under PAYPAL's Seller's Protections which has PAYPAL pay out a claim to them also. The worst on-line company I've ever dealt with. Smart Buy Glasses keeps reporting all negative reviews so TrustPilot takes them down. BUYER BEWARE. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS DISHONEST COMPANY.*****************
Regarding Ben's Fake response below*** I can't reply to it so I'm addressing it here.*****************#### My refund was never issued by Smart Buy Glasses as he states. This is false in order to mitigate the damage of their bad behaviour being devulged here. I verified that this merchant, Smart Buy Glasses, can only process payment via PayPal. One directly through your PayPal account and the other way is as a Guest of Pay Pal... ONLY you do not know that you're paying via PAY PAL. It's disguised as a normal credit card payment. I confirmed this with Pay Pal. This merchant does this so they can exploit multiple efforts to pretend to obtain reimbursements i. E. from PayPal, from DHL the courier company and of course the client for whom they refuse the refund and pretend that they can't do anytying because it's in PayPal's hands. They are Liars and carrying on an unethical business.

Date of experience: March 11, 2019
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry if your previous order with us did not go well.

We understand that you do not wish to use Paypal on your order with us. We do offer different payment method and customers are given the option to choose the Payment method they prefer. As per our records, your order and payment are received using Paypal.

In our end, we have processed the refund. We have communicated with you regarding this and we provided resolution. We understand that it is not ideal for you however to resolve this we also need your cooperation. We do not have access to your account nor authority to communicate with Paypal regarding your account.

We hope for your cooperation and if there is anything that we can do to help are more than willing to help.

Ben

Texas
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I purchased (and they took the money out of my account) Maui Jim sunglasses in November for a xmas gift. It is not January 26th and I have not received them. I emailed them put in a negative reveiw on a different review forum. The replied immediatly back to my negative review but did not contact me. I called them and they said that after they recieved my money from my account it was flagged fro a fraud alert. They said they emailed me but they did not! Why would it be listed as a potential fraud if you got the money from the card listed? I call SCAM. They said they could get the glasses for me but it would take 3-4 weeks because they don't keep them in stock. I told them to return my money. I did get a confirmation email that there was a reversal in the works. So I'm recieving thier emails - if they send them. They may offer a nice discount but it is not worth dealing with this crap.

Date of experience: January 28, 2019
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Cinde,

Thank you for your feedback and sharing your opinion about us.

First, I apologize for not being able to fulfill your order. This is also not ideal for us. However, as a reputable online company, we are obliged to follow to such verification.

We are sending updates about the situation regularly on the provided email address on file. We also communicated with you to fix the issues.

I understand that you felt being scammed, however, we assure you that the process is legit. As requested we canceled the order and processed your full refund.

We continue to communicate with you via email until the issue is fully resolved.

Ben

New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Still Waiting on Glasses
January 28, 2019

I ordered a pair of glasses that were in stock. Several days later I was contacted to confirm they were in stock?! I was then contact a few days after that to say that they are waiting on my prescription... Not True! I submitted my prescription when I ordered. I then received an email a few days after that and they told me that they are still waiting on my PD... Um, no, they weren't, that was clearly listed on the prescription that I originally submitted and again on the prescription that I resubmitted. Hey SmartBuyGlasses... These emails were clearly stall tactics. Instead of bothering your customer for information you already have, admit you are late and just give the customer a small discount or coupon... Do not waste their time with silly unnecessary requests! Ridiculous. They are clearly NOT going to be getting my glasses to me in the 5-10 days promised and they are clearly trying to make it out like it is my fault when it definitely is not.

Date of experience: January 24, 2019
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to review us.

We are sorry to hear that your experience with us hasn't been perfect. We are doing our best to make sure orders are fulfilled on time.

We received the copy of your prescription however, our Optical Laboratory needs to verify important details to secure the accuracy of the lenses. I can see that one of our Service representatives has been in communication with you.

We will immediately get in touch with you and resolve this matter.

Best regards,

Ben
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India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Service should improve
December 21, 2018

Booked eyeglasses from India, the courier they are dealing with Indian side (DTDC) is very bad. And frame I ordered miraaflex after receiving it I observed it's quality is poor

Date of experience: December 18, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Ravi,

Thank you for letting us know.

We regret to hear about your bad experience with the courier company.

We understand that experience with us hasn't been perfect. We will get in touch with you shortly to resolve the issue.

Kind regards,

Ben

New York
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Online Merchant From Hell
September 15, 2018

I purchased from SmartBuyGlasses based on the reviews I read online.
Big, big mistake! This company has got to be the most unprofessional online merchant since the World Wide Web began around 1991.

They offer a 100 day guarantee/return policy. I chose to exercise this option after receiving some eyewear from them that was simply not Tom Ford quality. Absolutely counterfeit! That was not my main concern. My focus after receiving this pair of imitation Tom Ford's was to just get my $300.00 back into my account.
They will ignore your e-mail, hoping you just give up and keep your eyewear. I sent one e-mail in which I totally implored them to not ignore this e-mail, I literally begged them, how pathetic is that.
Finally, I must have punched through to a sympathetic employee at SmartBuyGlasses. I was actually provided with some assistance and a return form. I was so happy just to have made a little progress.
I'll cut to the chase. If you opt for an exchange or refund, this is the process.
Be prepared to send over a dozen e-mails.
Expect to get a different representative, when they do finally respond that needs to hear your reason for the return all over again.
You will questioned, almost interrogated as to your reason for the return.
Whatever you do, do not state that you believe they're imitations!
You will need to provide digital pics.
Once you finally get the green light for the return process to begin, expect even longer delays. There was virtually no communication as to the whereabouts of my return once I mailed them out. You just have to sit, cross your fingers and wait. A worthy mention here, I had to pay for shipping!
After an excruciating return process I finally received reimbursement.
But wait, it gets better! I sent $307 to SmartBuyGlasses initially.
My monetary reimbursement was in the amout of $262.
After all this, I was shortchanged! Plus I paid for shipping.
Their favorable online reviews are most definitely phony, not a doubt in my mind. This is the eyeglass company from hell, worst online vendor I have ever encountered and I have been online shopping for decades.
Okay, I have vented, waited a long time to find the time to type this.
I do feel a little better. I'm about $50 lighter and without new eyewear but lesson learned. Don't do business outside of the USA. SmartBuyGlasses is a Hong Kong based company.

Date of experience: September 15, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Paul,

Your feedback is highly appreciated.

We understand that you are not happy with the item you received from us. All our items are 100% authentic.

As requested we have arranged Return immediately for the unwanted pair. Upon receiving the returned item we processed a full refund.

The total amount of the item is purchased is $ 304.00 however you used a discount code and the price went down to $ 262.60 which has been fully refunded.

Note that we have several Shipping locations around the world. We shipped your product from one of these locations depending on where the product is sourced. Our goal is to get the product to you as fast and as efficiently as possible.

We hope that this clears out confusions. If you require further assistance kindly let me know and I am more than happy to assist you.

Best regards,

Ben

Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I ordered frames with prescription, I took five days the script was wrong I sent them back got several emails saying the right ones where going to shipped over 10 days still no glasses. I cancelled the order because the customer support was horrible in solving this problem. I ordered another pair and then days later there telling me to send drivers license to verify purchase, wtf. Canceled that order and went to FramesDirect.com great service glasses in a week. Then they tell me because there in two different time zones they can't check on my order. I would have gotten 3 pairs.

Date of experience: September 1, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for bringing this up to our attention and I regret to hear about your shopping experience. I completely understand your frustration and would also feel the same way if I were in your shoes.

To further assist and resolve the concern as quickly as possible, our Service Manager will be in touch with you shortly.

Best regards,
Ben

Thailand
1 review
1 helpful vote
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BUYER BEWARE!
August 19, 2018

I have ordered lens since August 2ND, and still not have been delivered, I have sent emails to get updates, no answer, the only people I can talk with this company is by the chat, but each time they say I have to wait 24 hours, that they do their best, But finally nothing changes, I have paid 196 euros, and nothing,,,,, nobody cares in this company, they only get your money. Yesterday I told them I want to cancel my order and get my money back, I was supposed to receive a message to confirm, nothing! They take your money and then don't care; I really don"t know what to do; it is a huge amount of money; and I need spend more to buy lens in the next day.

Date of experience: August 19, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Nathalie,

We are glad to hear from you.

Firstly, we are sorry for the ongoing delay in the fulfillment of your order. This delay is not usual and not the standard of our company.

I can see that the service manager is now in touch with you about this issue. Be assured that we will get to the bottom of this holdup and get your order delivered the soonest possible time.

Best regards,
Ben

AE
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Fake # 1
August 13, 2018

I will highly recommend to not buy anything form these cheaters, they are sending cheap and fake products, i bought randolph glasses shipped by hong kong which are completely fake, and asking them to send me contact no but they are not giving, only email address.
Please Please dont buy from these cheaters.

Date of experience: August 13, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Hi Yasir,

Thank you for your review.

I regret to hear that you believe the item you received was not authentic as I can assure you that all our products are 100% authentic and brand new. We source them only from official distributors and manufacturer.

We would love to further assist you on this concern thus if you can provide us with your order number, that would be much appreciated. You may also send us an email directly at [email protected].

Sincerely,

John
SmartBuyGlasses

Mexico
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Scam
July 28, 2018

I ordered a Fendi optical frames and guess what... Fake! 1# The odor of the case... like chemicals or glue... nothing like the real Fendi cases. 2# the autenicity card wtf its beige instead of yellow. The hologram not quite the real one. The frames no wheight at all. Very good clon I must say. But still a CLON.

Los anteojos que recibí son clon, pirata, fake... etc. No son originales
El estuche con un extraño olor a químicos, cuando ha tenido mal olor un estuche o un bolso FENDI? *nunca*
Los certificados y sobres beige. Si beige y no amarillos como cualquier sobre o tarjeta propia de la marca.
El holograma de la tarjeta de autenticidad, muy parecido, pero no es el mismo.
Y el armazon no pesa nada. Parece que se va a romper solo con tocarlo.
Buena copia, pero al final Copia

Date of experience: July 27, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Lizett,

Your feedback is highly appreciated.

I understand that you are in doubt about the authenticity of the item you received. All our items are 100% authentic and brand new.

To assist you further, we will be in touch with you shortly by email. Please be assured that we will do our best to help you.

Sincerely,

John
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Singapore
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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I ordered from smartbuyglases.com.sg, and started out with a few concerns especially since it took so long to get confirmation on whether the item had shipped. Just a word of advice to buyers - check whether your item is in stock, as if it isn't there will be extra time required to confirm the stock with their supplier, and get the item shipped to the distribution centre before it's shipped to you. Overall, it took ~3 weeks from purchase to delivery; initially I contacted Customer Support as I wasn't sure what the status was, but they were extremely timely and efficient, and continued to provide updates on the item status going forward.

Once the item was shipped to me I received it within 2 working days. I'll definitely buy again - my item was in perfect condition and is an authentic piece - but will make sure to choose items that are in stock so it arrives faster!

Date of experience: July 18, 2018
Switzerland
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I bought a pair of Randolph Engineering Aviators. The sunglasses I received were fakes and damaged. The product packaging is different than the original Randolph Engineering packaging and it also says made in China on it, while Randolph Engineering prides itself with manufacturing everything in the USA. I didn't receive the repair kit that comes with EVERY pair of Randolph Engineering glasses. The Randolph brand label on the glasses is scratched off and not as white and visible as on the images seen on smartbuyglasses.ch and Randolph's Official website. The sunglasses case is also not an authentic Randolph Engineering case as I've owned pairs bought directly from their website before. This company SELLS FAKE GLASSES. Thank you for your understanding.

Date of experience: June 30, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Hi Christopher,

We sincerely appreciate your feedback.

I regret to hear that you believe the item you received is not authentic when in fact it is. I can assure you that all our products are 100% authentic and are sourced only from official distributor and manufacturer. We are also been in business for more than 10 years and have catered to more than 100 countries.

Our Service Manager will be in touch with you shortly to further address this concern and make sure that we will resolve this as efficiently as possible.

Sincerely,

John
SmartBuyGlasses

New Zealand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Still cant see
May 23, 2018

Im finding the magnification less than my previous. 75, these were meant to be 1.5?
Im having to use my old glasses

Date of experience: May 22, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Hi Trudi,

Thank you for your feedback and I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with your new prescription lenses.

In order to further assist and resolve this concern as soon as possible, our Service Manager will be in touch with you shortly.

Sincerely,

John
SmartBuyGlasses

New Zealand
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Fast and easy
May 23, 2018

Had had the glasses I ordered before. So was a easy ordering process and they arrived when they said they would.

Date of experience: May 22, 2018
New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Fantastic purchase
May 22, 2018

Super happy with the quality for the price. Would purchase again. They fit perfectly. My prescription was correct. Overall great polarized sun glasses.

Date of experience: May 22, 2018
New Zealand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good price, issue rectified
May 22, 2018

Issue with postage on my purchase, but th issue was rectified. Contacts arrived fast, usually some of the cheapest I could find

Date of experience: May 22, 2018

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Since 2006, SmartBuyGlasses has been a market leader in the online designer eyewear industry. With the biggest selection of designer sunglasses, glasses, and contact lenses, SmartBuyGlasses has delivered eyewear to thousands of satisfied customers.


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Founded in 2005
New York, NY, United States