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Zenni Optical

3.2

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Zenni Optical Reviews Summary

Zenni has garnered a mixed reputation among customers, with notable strengths in product variety and affordability, particularly for fashionable frames. However, significant concerns arise regarding the quality of the glasses, with frequent complaints about incorrect prescriptions, poor craftsmanship, and shipping delays. Many customers express frustration with customer service, citing slow responses and inadequate support for returns and refunds. Overall, while some customers remain satisfied with their purchases, a growing number report dissatisfaction, indicating a need for the company to enhance its quality control and customer service practices to improve overall customer experience.

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service
374
value
379
shipping
375
returns
240
quality
370
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Michigan
1 review
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Great quality
March 17, 2022

I have ordered at least 6 pairs of glasses from Zenni and all have been great quality. No issues.

Date of experience: March 17, 2022
Arizona
1 review
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I've been ordering from zenni for the past 3 years and have never had problems until now. I ordered in early February and the order was lost. I was told to wait both times I called (at 4 and 6 weeks out) and finally after 2 months, I called a demanded a refund. I was told to wait for an email while a final decision was made. You lost my order. Just refund my money. If you really wanted to make it right, you would have just sent me another pair of glasses after it was ascertained that you lost the first order (tracking had it at a pick up facility in California for over 4 weeks. It was lost, just fix it.). If they had acted at all concerned and attempted to fix the issue, rather than just tell me to wait, I'd still be a customer. As it stands now, not only will I never order with them again, I'm contacting my lawyer if they don't refund me in 48 hours.

Date of experience: March 17, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review of the most recent order you placed with us, o4536834703, on February 17,2022, which we mailed to you on February 23,2022. We were sorry to learn that the U.S. Postal Service website advises that, as of February 26,2022, the glasses were in transit but would be arriving late, and that they have not updated this status with any more recent information. Consequently, we apologize for any dismay you experienced as a result. It was good to see that on March 10,2022, we refunded the $4.95 Standard shipping fee to the credit card you used to pay for the order. However, since you requested a refund of what you spent on the eyeglasses, $36.81, as we advised in our response to your Trustpilot review, we will ask our lab to issue this refund to your credit card and email you to confirm that the refund has been issued with a transaction number. You should receive this email from our lab later tonight or tomorrow, and we hope that this refund will resolve this matter to your satisfaction. We also hope that you eventually receive the eyeglasses from this order.

Michigan
2 reviews
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Over 10 years of quality
March 17, 2022

I've used Zenni for 10+ years now and the quality and service has kept me coming back and satisfied. I always get compliments on my glasses and refer everyone to the company. I've never had an issue and customer service has reached out to fix issues that I uploaded incorrectly.

Date of experience: March 17, 2022
Ohio
2 reviews
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I've been a customer for many years. I ordered two pair of glasses. One of them was the photochromic lenses. They will turn a medium shade in the direct sunlight. They do not tint at all when I'm in my vehicle.
The other pair were child size or something. It didn't say that when I ordered them. I reached out and they were able to give me in-store credit and I returned the glasses and got a new pair. They did etching on the side as I ordered. But the problem was they did the edging right where the Zenni logo is and you can't read my etched message.

Date of experience: March 17, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review of two of your 2022 orders. We were sorry to read that you were disappointed in the photochromic (light-sensitive, auto-tinting) feature you selected for the full-rim, cat-eye, flexible-plastic, black floral frame 2018716, with a frame width of 135 millimeters, on your order o4496363220, placed on February 1,2022. Consequently, we apologize for any dissatisfaction you experienced as a result. We want to confirm that the photochromic feature will not work in the car, since the photochromic feature is activated by contact with UV sunlight, and the car windshield’s UV protection prevents this activation. However, it was good to read a note in the database record of your subsequent order, o4509658607, placed on February 6,2022, indicating that you contacted us via online Chat to confirm that the photochromic feature is working. Nevertheless, we were also sorry to learn that the other frame from order o4496363220, full-rim, square, acetate, tawny translucent frame 4437419, with a frame width of 129 mm, was too small to fit you well. We apologize for any dissatisfaction you experienced due to this matter, as well. It was good to see that you returned these eyeglasses for a 100 percent refund of their price in the form of store credit to your Zenni account. Since you selected a frame that was too narrow to fit you well, we want to recommend the information we provide in an infographic found toward the middle of the bottom of every page of our website, How to Measure Your Frame Size: https://www.zennioptical.com/measure-eyeglass-frame-size-how-to. This infographic explains how to measure the dimensions of each element of a pair of eyeglasses you have now that fits you well and looks good on your face, so that you may shop for a frame on our website with similar dimensions, which can be seen under the enlarged picture of the frame on our website, under Details. It does not have to be an exact match. You have a 2-mm leeway on each element of an eyeglasses frame, with a 3-4 mm leeway on the temple arms. We also have information in our Help Center that is very useful for determining the frame size you need for a frame to fit you well: https://help.zennioptical.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049904633-How-Do-I-Find-My-Frame-Size-. We hope that this information is helpful. Regarding the issue with the personalization on the inside of the temple arm of the glasses from your most recent order, o4530223521, placed on February 28,2022, full-rim, square, flexible-plastic, translucent frame 2020123, with a frame width of 137 mm, we invite you to take a picture of the personalization placed over the Zenni brand name on the inside of the temple arm, and please email the picture to us at [email protected]. We will email you in response to advise how we will address this matter on your behalf. We thank you again for posting your review, and we look forward to addressing the issue with the personalization obscured by the Zenni name on the temple arm.

Ohio
1 review
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Very good. I've ordered a few times and never had any problems. They arrive pretty quickly and I like having a more affordable option than what is at the doctors with so much more variety.

Date of experience: March 17, 2022
New York
1 review
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Great experience
March 17, 2022

Glass fit and look great. Love the virtual try on.

Date of experience: March 17, 2022
Kansas
2 reviews
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Love my new glasses
March 17, 2022

Fast shipping and reasonable price love my new glasses.

Date of experience: March 17, 2022
AE
1 review
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Perfect frames
March 17, 2022

The shipping was extremely fast good price and good quality

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Texas
1 review
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Best frames
March 17, 2022

Love my new turtle shell frames! They fit my face perfectly and are a great accent with my hair, jewelry and face.

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Idaho
1 review
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New Frames
March 17, 2022

I love Zenni! So easy and inexpensive, and my frames have been great quality!

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Utah
1 review
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Thanks!
March 17, 2022

A good purchase. Fast and exactly as expected. I would recommend Zenni to anyone / everyone.

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
District of Columbia
1 review
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Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review of your experience ordering eyeglasses from us. Unfortunately, your review did not contain any coherent sentences, just a group of repeating letters. Therefore, if you have any issues with your eyeglasses order o4528208133, placed on February 13,2022, and delivered to you on February 28,2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service, we want to confirm that this order, for two pairs of single-vision distance eyeglasses, one with gray photochromic (light-sensitive, auto-tinting) lenses and both with our Blokzâ„¢ blue-light-blocking feature, is within its 30-day warranty period, which starts the day the glasses are delivered. Therefore, we invite you to telephone Zenni Customer Service, at 1-800-211-2105, and anyone who answers will be eager to assist you. If the wait to speak with a customer service representative is lengthy, you may have an online chat with us by clicking the button labeled Support, at the lower right-hand corner of every Zenni page. You may also email us, at [email protected], and if you choose this communication method, please put your order number, o4528208133, in the subject line of the email, and in the body of the email please advise of the issue about which you are contacting us. We very much hope to hear back from you, so that we may resolve this matter to your satisfaction.

Illinois
1 review
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Great glasses!
March 16, 2022

I have always had good experiences with Zenni. I have had to make a couple of returns over the years (due to my error) and I have been very satisfied with how they were handled. Taking all things in to consideration, I don't think you can find a better site to buy glasses. I'm a happy customer!

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
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Amazing service & price
March 16, 2022

Ordered 3 pair of Zennis and they arrived on time and fit well. It was an easy experience and very affordable.

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Look for the button to use your store credit
March 16, 2022

I got my second set of Zenni glasses when my prescription changed. When they arrived I could not see at a distance. I returned to my ophthalmologist who determined that they had given me the wrong prescription. I had a great interaction with the Zenni returns person, returned the glasses and received a store credit. One caution! If you have a store credit you must identify it as your method of payment when you check out. The "apply" button is not prominent and if you are using your account the payment method defaults to your credit card on file. I did not know this until the charge showed up on my credit card bill. At first the customer service rep said nothing could be done. I persuaded him to talk with his manager and after a 20 minute hold they credited my card. They did the right thing. They gave me a credit when it was not their fault that the prescription was wrong. I like their glasses. Just be sure to look for the store credit button when you check out if that is what you plan to use.

Date of experience: March 16, 2022
Kansas
1 review
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March 16, 2022

I love my glasses! Thank you! Why do I have to enter at least 50 characters?

Date of experience: March 15, 2022
Virginia
1 review
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Very pleased
March 16, 2022

Easy, quick, and affordable. My new glasses look great!

Date of experience: March 15, 2022
Michigan
1 review
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I received exactly what I ordered, but the lenses are shorter in height then my old glasses and so the close-up reading portion of he lenses is right along the very bottom edge. I have to tilt my head up to try to read anything clearly. They look great but I need to back to readers to do my reading.

Date of experience: March 15, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review of the standard progressive eyeglasses you ordered, which we were sorry to learn had a lens height that was too short to place the reading section high enough on the lens for you to use it easily, without having to tilt your head up to read. Consequently, we apologize for any disappointment you experienced as a result. The frame you selected is half-rim, rectangular, mixed-material, spring-hinged, blue frame 197316, with a frame width of 136 millimeters and a lens height of 33 mm. We want to advise that we have a standard placement of the top of the progressive reading corridor, 5 mm above the centerline of the lens. Since frame 197316 has a 33 mm lens height, half of this would be 16.5 mm up from the bottom, and the top of the progressive reading corridor would be placed at 5 mm above this, at 21.5 mm up from the bottom, with the intermediate (computer) vision section starting at the top, with the near (reading) section below it. We hope that this information is helpful. Insofar as this order is within its 30-day warranty period, which starts the day the glasses are delivered, if you would like to return these standard progressive eyeglasses for one of our two refund options – either a 100 percent refund of the price of the glasses in the form of store credit to your Zenni account or a 50 percent refund to the credit card you used to pay for them – we invite you to telephone Zenni Customer Service, at 1-800-211-2105, and anyone who answers will be eager to assist you with emailed instructions to return the glasses for the refund option you select. We will also email you a prepaid mailing label to use for return postage. If you select the 100 percent store credit refund, you may use the store credit toward the purchase of a new pair of single-vision reading glasses, which you mentioned you would find preferable to use for reading. If the wait to speak with a customer service representative is lengthy, you may have an online chat with us by clicking the button labeled Support, at the lower right-hand corner of every Zenni page. You may also email us, at [email protected], and if you choose this communication method, please put your order number, o4547201147, in the subject line of the email, and in the body of the email please advise of the refund option you prefer. We will email you the instructions to return the glasses to us for the refund option you select, and we will also email you the prepaid mailing label. We very much hope to hear back from you, so that we may resolve this matter to your satisfaction.

Kentucky
1 review
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Great
March 15, 2022

My kids love their prescription sunglasses and I love the prices!

Date of experience: March 15, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
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Fit great!
March 15, 2022

Wish rush shipment was a little faster, but understandable.

Date of experience: March 15, 2022

From the business

Our factory-direct, online model allows us to offer all the same high-quality lens options that you’d get from an optician and traditional brick & mortar retail at 1/10th of the price.

Ready to revolutionize the way you buy glasses? At Zenni, we believe everyone should have access to high-quality, affordable eyeglasses. With over 4,000 frames and prices starting at $6.95 for single-vision prescription glasses, you don't have to limit yourself to just one pair when you order glasses online. Express all facets of your personality with our low-priced eyeglasses and sunglasses in every style, shape, and color imaginable.

Use our virtual try-on to see how your favorite frames will look instantly – try a pair of online eyeglasses without the risk! Once you've placed an order for eyeglasses online, your glasses are individually crafted at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and shipped directly to you.

We also offer multiple shipping options including our new 2-3 Bu...


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