Comments on: They Helped Me Save Money, and I'm Shocked! http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/ A blog about frugal living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: They Helped Me Save Money, and I'm Shocked! Suddenly Frugal Blog | Great Eyewear http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2724 They Helped Me Save Money, and I'm Shocked! Suddenly Frugal Blog | Great Eyewear Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:01:28 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2724 [...] A smart blogger created an interesting post today on They Helped Me Save Money, and I'm Shocked! Suddenly Frugal BlogHere’s a short outline [...] [...] A smart blogger created an interesting post today on They Helped Me Save Money, and I'm Shocked! Suddenly Frugal BlogHere’s a short outline [...]

]]> By: samko12 http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2723 samko12 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:52:08 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2723 So many people are trying to save money in these tough times and lots of "water cooler" conversations turned from gossip into money saving tips. It is nice to see that some service people are starting to look out for the consumers since somewhere else they are the consumer and are probably pinching pennies as well right now. So many people are trying to save money in these tough times and lots of “water cooler” conversations turned from gossip into money saving tips. It is nice to see that some service people are starting to look out for the consumers since somewhere else they are the consumer and are probably pinching pennies as well right now.

]]> By: leahingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2722 leahingram Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:46:26 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2722 Great idea on the tinted lenses! Great idea on the tinted lenses!

]]> By: leahingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2721 leahingram Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:46:12 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2721 These are important considerations. I have an astigmatism so the "angle" of the lens has to be just so for me to see well. I've found that going the cheap route with my glasses always ends up taking twice as long. So I pay a bit more for my lenses so I can work with people who know how to fit me properly. These are important considerations. I have an astigmatism so the “angle” of the lens has to be just so for me to see well. I’ve found that going the cheap route with my glasses always ends up taking twice as long. So I pay a bit more for my lenses so I can work with people who know how to fit me properly.

]]> By: rd2b http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2720 rd2b Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:15:59 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2720 When I get a new prescription and glasses, I take in the old pair and have the lenses tinted to have prescription sunglasses that are "almost" the same prescription as the new ones, and suitable for outdoor work as well as driving. If there had been a huge change in my vision, it wouldn't be wise to use them for driving, but for yardwork, they are fine. I believe it cost me about $20 last time to have them tinted dark. Sometimes if there is a coating, there is an extra charge to remove that first. When I get a new prescription and glasses, I take in the old pair and have the lenses tinted to have prescription sunglasses that are “almost” the same prescription as the new ones, and suitable for outdoor work as well as driving. If there had been a huge change in my vision, it wouldn’t be wise to use them for driving, but for yardwork, they are fine. I believe it cost me about $20 last time to have them tinted dark. Sometimes if there is a coating, there is an extra charge to remove that first.

]]> By: celloluv http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2719 celloluv Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:41:20 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2719 A friend of ours saves lots of money by buying his glasses online BUT, they are always crooked and sliding off his face because they aren't fitted. And he complains that his bi-focals don't work well. I'm thinking the fitting of glasses is important in making them work correctly which might be a problem with online services. My two cents.... A friend of ours saves lots of money by buying his glasses online BUT, they are always crooked and sliding off his face because they aren’t fitted. And he complains that his bi-focals don’t work well. I’m thinking the fitting of glasses is important in making them work correctly which might be a problem with online services. My two cents….

]]> By: leahingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2718 leahingram Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:23:09 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2718 Never heard of Zenni but I'll check them out. Thanks. Leah Never heard of Zenni but I’ll check them out. Thanks.

Leah

]]> By: Linda http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2717 Linda Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:21:50 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2717 Have you been to Zenni Optical http://www.zennioptical.com/cart/home.php for glasses? Last spring I ordered glasses for my 16 yo dd from there. We simply took the prescription from the eye exam and followed the directions at the site. In about 2 weeks her glasses arrived and we couldn't be happier. Her glasses, including frame and lenses, was well under $50. She even got a sun clip made for the frame. Have you been to Zenni Optical http://www.zennioptical.com/cart/home.php for glasses? Last spring I ordered glasses for my 16 yo dd from there. We simply took the prescription from the eye exam and followed the directions at the site. In about 2 weeks her glasses arrived and we couldn’t be happier. Her glasses, including frame and lenses, was well under $50. She even got a sun clip made for the frame.

]]> By: leahingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2716 leahingram Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:59:30 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2716 Wow, this is good to know, Gail. Thanks. Wow, this is good to know, Gail. Thanks.

]]> By: Windy http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2009/09/they-helped-me-save-money-and-im-shocked/comment-page-1/#comment-2715 Windy Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:18:51 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/?p=1979#comment-2715 Yes, At Kaiser, I am always figuring out how to save money. Sometimes I figure it out and sometimes they do. Mostly I do the figuring, since I have been going there for 28 years. They have some new procedures that save everyone money. The fees keep going up, so I wonder what things would cost if nobody used there organizing skills and thought a little!!!! I keep my old glasses as my back up pair and never think about paying for a backup pair. I can not remember when I have had to use the back up pair, except when I am waiting for the new prescription to be filled. I like to try to use the old frame for new lenses as well. Kaiser helped me with an extra credit this last time, which paid for the new frames. I got a credit since I never got new glasses after cateract surgery on the right eye. It is a one time credit. Then every other year Medicare Advantage gets a credit toward frames. I ended up paying for the lenses, which were less this time than my loyal Costco optician. Nice new frames from China, so they were in fashion but inexpensive. Kaiser will work with you until they fit and feel right. I have been in 2 times. I think this time they have it right. They put in a new nose pincher to keep the glasses up high enough to see out the correct place in the graduation. There are so many things to adjust, that you have to have an optician who will work with you until they are right. Good that they are thinking about you at your place. This is a place that I am always vigilant about spending money needlessly. One has to know the system and have some experience with the medical practioner. Dentist, opticians, hearing and other specialists are hard to learn about. Cheers! Gail Yes, At Kaiser, I am always figuring out how to save money. Sometimes I figure it out and sometimes they do. Mostly I do the figuring, since I have been going there for 28 years. They have some new procedures that save everyone money. The fees keep going up, so I wonder what things would cost if nobody used there organizing skills and thought a little!!!! I keep my old glasses as my back up pair and never think about paying for a backup pair. I can not remember when I have had to use the back up pair, except when I am waiting for the new prescription to be filled. I like to try to use the old frame for new lenses as well. Kaiser helped me with an extra credit this last time, which paid for the new frames. I got a credit since I never got new glasses after cateract surgery on the right eye. It is a one time credit. Then every other year Medicare Advantage gets a credit toward frames. I ended up paying for the lenses, which were less this time than my loyal Costco optician. Nice new frames from China, so they were in fashion but inexpensive. Kaiser will work with you until they fit and feel right. I have been in 2 times. I think this time they have it right. They put in a new nose pincher to keep the glasses up high enough to see out the correct place in the graduation. There are so many things to adjust, that you have to have an optician who will work with you until they are right. Good that they are thinking about you at your place. This is a place that I am always vigilant about spending money needlessly. One has to know the system and have some experience with the medical practioner. Dentist, opticians, hearing and other specialists are hard to learn about. Cheers! Gail

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