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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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Very pleased with my purchase
October 28, 2021

We really loved the price and quality of the glasses that we ordered.
We will be ordering from Zenni again!

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Nice sunglasses
October 28, 2021

Made my first Zenni purchase and pleased with my new sunglasses.

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Excellent
October 28, 2021

Excellent product and delivery time. I really like my new glasses and sunglasses.

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Oklahoma
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Color / Sun changing unsatisfactory
October 28, 2021

I like these glasses, however, the "Amber" color they are suppose to change to in the sun is not very dark! I wanted these for an upcoming Cancun vacation. Also, they really don't look amber. I've always been happy with my purchases; but I have had three corneal surgeries, and I think my PD is off now - again... I may need to send these back after my next eye doctor appointment for an exchange.

Thank you for asking, Nancy

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review of the most recent pair of eyeglasses you received, a pair of standard progressive glasses with an amber photochromic (light-sensitive, auto-tinting) feature. We were sorry to read that the lenses do not get very dark, and that their color does not appear to be amber. In addition, we were also sorry to read that the pupillary distance (PD) seems off. Consequently, we apologize for any dissatisfaction you experienced as a result. We see that you used a dual PD on this order, o4140052796, 30.5 millimeters for each eye. For the two orders you placed most recently prior to this one, o3243245192, placed on September 1,2021, and o3241199813, placed on September 1,2020, you used dual PDs of 31 mm (right eye, OD) and 31.5 mm (left eye, OS). Insofar as you posted this review within the order’s 30-day warranty period, which starts the day the glasses are delivered, if you do not contact us again until after you return from your vacation, this order still will be covered under the warranty. If you were to email us a picture of the lenses after they have been outside in the direct sunlight for approximately 5 minutes, at [email protected], and if you put your order number, o4140052796, in the subject line of the email, we will be happy to peruse the picture to see if the lenses look amber and if they seem dark enough. We want to confirm that our generic photochromic feature works best under optimum conditions, when it is sunny and cold outside, and that the lenses should get approximately 50-60 percent dark. If you email us a picture of the lenses and they do not appear to be dark enough, or amber, we can offer to remake the glasses for you for free, or if we cannot determine whether the photochromic feature is defective, we will email you instructions to return the glasses for an inspection of the photochromic feature. We will also email you a prepaid mailing label you may use for return postage. Moreover, if any aspect of the prescription or PD seem off, as you indicate, you may return the glasses to us for an inspection of this matter, as well. To obtain instructions to return the glasses for an inspection, we invite you to telephone Zenni Customer Service, at 1-800-211-2105, and anyone who answers will be eager to assist you. Please have a copy of the prescription you used to place the order handy, because the customer service representative will ask you to read the prescription to them to confirm that it was entered correctly. If the PD is not on the prescription, please be prepared to advise how it was obtained – self-measurement, friend or family member measurement, or eye doctor measurement. If you confirm that you entered the prescription and PD correctly, we can invite you to return the glasses for an inspection. We will email you the instructions to return the glasses for the inspection, and we will also email you the prepaid mailing label to use for return postage. If our inspection finds that we made the glasses incorrectly, we can remake them for you for free. But if it turns out that something was entered incorrectly on the order, or if we receive and inspect the glasses, and our inspection finds them to be correct, we can return the glasses to you or issue 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 the order. 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 in the subject line of the email, and in the body of the email please attach a copy of the prescription. If the PD is not on the prescription, please advise how it was obtained. If the prescription matches what you entered, we will email you the instructions to return the glasses for an inspection and we will also email you the prepaid mailing label to use for return postage. If the prescription does not match what you entered, we will email you to ask if you would like to receive the 100 percent refund in the form of store credit to your Zenni account or the 50 percent refund to the credit card you used to pay for the order. We will email you the instructions to return the glasses for the refund you select, as well as the prepaid mailing label. We very much hope to hear back from you, so that we may resolve this matter to your satisfaction.

New Jersey
2 reviews
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Great!
October 28, 2021

Glasses were what I ordered, I enjoyed using the try on feature. Glasses than arrived fairly quickly (much quicker than I would expect for a custom made item)

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Review
November 27, 2021

Would have preferred to just purchase the portion of the frame that was broken instead of having to buy the whole frame.

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Tahi J. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Hi. We will confirm that aside from nose pads, we do not have replaceable parts of our frames in stock. Therefore, if a frame is damaged after the warranty period has ended, we encourage customers to purchase the entire frame with free, non-prescription lenses, then they may remove the non-prescription lenses from the frame and replace them with their prescription lenses. Our records indicate that after contacting us, you purchased a new frame with non-prescription lenses. We trust that you were able to swap the lenses successfully. We truly are sorry that we could not provide the part of the frame that you needed, and we appreciate your feedback on this issue and we will be sure to forward your comment to the appropriate team member to be taken under consideration. Thank you for posting your review.

West Virginia
1 review
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Good quality for the price
October 28, 2021

My son is notorious for breaking glasses and us having to replace them every few months, so I was looking for a cheaper option and was told about Zenni. I was concerned that the glasses would be cheaply made and look cheaply made as well but these are absolutely great! They are sturdy, fit perfectly and most important they are flexible. I believe this will help make them last longer. My son loves them and at the cost we can actually buy a few at a time to give him options. I have since recommended them to two people looking for glasses and I will continue to use them for all my children as needed.

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Yes, I received my order in September
October 28, 2021

No problems with quality or customer service. Orders have been taking longer than usual to come in, but that is due to the COVID- 19 conundrum

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great glasses
October 28, 2021

I purchased 3 glasses this time around and two of them fit perfectly. One is a little big, but I think I can get them adjusted. I originally ordered the one prescription and it was easy to return and reorder. Thanks!

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Great purchase!
October 28, 2021

Very good service and great products at great prices!

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
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Great value
October 28, 2021

As always, I had a wonderful experience with my glasses purchase. This time I went for the cheaper frame, which close up I can tell a difference from the more pricey ones. But they are still a great pair of glasses.

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
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New glasses!
October 28, 2021

Great! Love love it! Reasonable prices and delivery before expected date.

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Clearly a wonderful experience!
October 28, 2021

Reordered from past purchase made it quick and convenient! Thanks!

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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My teen loves them
October 28, 2021

My teenager gets compliments all the time about her frames, will be ordering more.

Date of experience: October 28, 2021
Georgia
1 review
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Great Value
October 28, 2021

I was pleased with the quality and value of the product. The frames didn't quite look or fit as expected, even with the use of the Virtual Try On. However, I somewhat expected this due to not trying them on first. The quality is wonderful for the price, so I have little dissatisfaction.

Date of experience: October 27, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Amazing glasses
October 28, 2021

I ordered glasses and sunglasses and I love them both. The sunglasses are so fashionable I love wearing them!

Date of experience: October 27, 2021
Utah
1 review
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Timing
October 28, 2021

Great timing for a great set of products at an amazing price

Date of experience: October 27, 2021
Utah
1 review
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First Pair of Glasses
October 28, 2021

I love my glasses! What an AMAZING PRICE to pay for a pair of glasses with my prescription and blue light. Definitely will buy another again! I unfortunately did buy the incorrect size of frame but they still work and help me. Great company, great product. You will not be disappointed.

Date of experience: October 27, 2021
Michigan
1 review
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Quick service & variety
October 28, 2021

Zenni offers quick service, quality at savings & a very large variety of frame options.

Date of experience: October 27, 2021
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Always amazing!
October 28, 2021

I will never go through another company after using zenni! Best prices and quality lenses! Love them so much and the glasses are always super cute. Ratings and reviews are spot on and so helpful!

Date of experience: October 27, 2021

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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Novato, CA, United States
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