EyeBuy Direct Review and Giveaway***Closed
My glasses were over three years and two pregnancies past due for replacement.I was thrilled that EyeBuyDirect gave me the opportunity to try their online services as well as a new pair of glasses.
Their glasses start off at $7.95 including lenses. And there are so many frame choices. It took me quite a while to settle on the ones I thought I might like.From the website:
"Launched in 2005 and emerging today as a major player in the global online retail sphere, EyeBuyDirect.com is a prescription eyewear website offering an extensive range of high quality, affordable frame and lens packages. The site offers its budget-conscious and style-savvy shoppers a fast, simple and efficient way to browse an extensive online catalogue, and enables them to purchase eyewear from the comfort of their own homes. Users have the added option of uploading their photo to ‘virtually’ try-on their desired eyeglasses, as well as receiving feedback and opinions from other users to help inform their decision – all contributing to a fun and interactive shopping experience."
One very unique thing about EyeBuyDirect is that you can use their EyeTry service. You upload a picture of yourself and virtually put the glasses on to see how they will look. This was very revealing and I like that I didn't have to go into a store where they were going to tell me that the cheaper glasses didn't look good. It made it very easy for me to pick out glasses that ended up looking good.
Also, I had a question about the measurements of the frames, so I clicked on the "live help" and almost immediately somebody answered my question for me.
All you need is a copy of your prescription and a picture of yourself and you are good to go.
These are the glasses I ordered. In addition to the single lenses included, you also get a case and a lens cloth. Now, I am blind, so I upgraded to the UltraThin lenses. They are very thin and light weight. My glasses were still only $114 with the anti-reflective coating and UV protection.
Here's me wearing them. I think they are pretty stylish.
An added bonus? They arrived very quickly right in my mailbox. No ordering them at the store, then driving back to the store later to pick them up. Fabulous.Also, they sell fashion glasses, reading glasses and even sunglasses.
My improvements: I would like to see a packing slip in with the glasses listing the prescription that is on the lenses. Just as a verification. Also, while the site has a ton of search functions, I wish there were more searches available for dimensions of the glasses.
::WIN IT::
EyeBuyDirect has generously offered a pair of glasses (up to $100) not including designer frames or sunglasses.
For your first entry? Head over to EyeBuyDirect and leave a comment telling me which frames you would pick. This is a must and has to be done first.
EXTRA ENTRIES - Please leave an additional comment for each extra entry!
-- Post your "Eye Try" photo to the Wall of Frame and leave a comment with a link to your picture (3 extra entries).
-- Post a comment to the Wall of Frame and leave a comment with a link to your comment.
-- Add my button to your blog and tell me where to find it.
-- Subscribe to my blog/feed (orange heart).
-- Favorite me on Technorati (green heart).
-- Post about this contest on your blog, linking back to this post and to EyeBuyDirect (3 extra entries). Please include the link to your post in the comments.
-- Leave a comment on this post, then come back and leave a comment here letting me know you did.
-- Enter my Bugaloo Kids giveaway and come back here and leave a comment.
-- Twitter/tweet this giveaway and leave the link to your tweet.
THE RULES:
*Make sure I have a way to reach you, by either enabling your email through blogger, or leaving your email in the comment.
*Winners are chosen by random.org, so make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!
*Winner has 48 hours to contact me, or another winner will be chosen.
*contest ends Wednesday, May 20th, 9pm EST. Winner will be posted shortly after.
*open to US entries only.
*rules for each entry must be followed to be valid.
9:23 PM
I don't wear glasses, but I know my Dearest would appreciate this! :)
I picked out the Niagra glasses for him.
9:26 PM
I have your button on my sidebar!
10:24 PM
I am actually desperately in need of new glasses, mine are currently being held together with super glue thanks to my one year old. :) I think I'd probably pick the Magdelena.
10:26 PM
I subscribe to your blog thru google reader (I think that counts...)
10:27 PM
I had already left a comment on Eden Fantasy Review, so I'm not sure it that counts. But I did. :)
10:29 PM
I also had already entered the Bugaloo Kids giveaway and once again not sure if previous entries count. But thanks either way!
6:13 AM
Those are cute glasses. My glasses usually run about 500 bucks I am excited to check this site out. I'm blind to say it nicely. lol
Great contest girl.
7:51 AM
I would get "Princess - Black".
I'm so excited! If I don't win, I'm buying them anyway...and sunglasses...and a spare pair.
9:26 AM
I wear glasses when my contacts aren't in...sometimes when my eyes are tired I wear my glasses for the day. I always want a different pair to wear with some outfits to create a "look", kwim?? Thanks for sharing this sweet Krystyn!!
Love, Mere
9:36 AM
Nice! I like the Rica frames. I'm practically blind and I hate my current glasses so I would love those.
10:36 AM
If I wore glasses I would be all about this one!
Just stopping by to tell you that you've got some blog love waiting for you at GM. ;)
http://goodbyemartha.blogspot.com/2009/05/adorable-blog-award.html
6:15 PM
Ok, I so badly need new glasses, thank you for this opportunity! And what a great site, never heard of it before. My favorites are Goshia, Sleek, and Tiber.
6:16 PM
Here's me trying on the Goshia frame. I only had a recent picture with my glasses on, so they look a little funny over mine.
http://www.eyebuydirect.com/share/cJmn3YxjfNA7W2X
6:33 PM
I just left a comment on the Eden Fantasys post too! (don't know how I missed that post!)
6:51 PM
And I posted about it!
http://jenningsfamily3.blogspot.com/2009/05/eyewear-giveaway.html
6:57 PM
I already have a button, I thought I already subscribed, but I guess now, so I just did.:)
7:04 PM
I also went ahead and left a comment on the Bugaloo givaway. Even though I would have to give them to a friend, hope that still counts.
Ok, I think I covered all ways for extra entries.LOL :)
9:30 PM
my second entry for wall of frame picture.
9:31 PM
my third entry for wall of frame picture.
9:37 PM
my second entry for blog post with links.
9:38 PM
my third entry for blog post with links.
and btw here's another pair I tried on I like (this is not another entry)
http://www.eyebuydirect.com/share/pbxm5tnWDJg9qpl
11:25 PM
Okay I think that is the coolest thing ever! I do wear glasses but only sometimes and I need a new prescription, so I won't be entering the giveaway but seriously that is amazing!!
7:56 AM
Hey I just been checking out new blogs. I'm on a mission to leave 1000 comment for the month! :)
Stop by sometimes please :) Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm just a mom of 2 little boys.. helping other moms grab freebies, deals, and save money :) If you subscribe please let me know.. I would love to return the favor!
Tiffany
3:44 PM
Hey, no one in my family needs glasses but I wanted to say how great you looked in yours. You have a great face, these fit it so well.
9:54 PM
I like the pepper and the party and....there are too many cute ones to pick just one!
sarahforseen@hotmail.com
9:55 PM
I have your button come visit
thriftyminnesotamama.blogspot.com
9:55 PM
I subscribe
9:55 PM
I entered the Bugaloo kids giveaway
9:57 PM
Twitter and Tweeted here
http://twitter.com/thriftymnmama
9:19 AM
http://www.eyebuydirect.com/share/k7KEn0X2dvSxldn
I left my print on the Wall of Frame. 3 entries for moi :)
9:21 AM
I have your button.
You can find it under the 'my flair' section on my blog.
7:14 PM
i like the storm
7:14 PM
Your button is at the bottom with the batch that chills down there!
7:15 PM
I subscribe thru myAOL
7:15 PM
I left a comment on the lingerie post....i want some kinky kinda giveaway!
7:16 PM
I entered the bugaloo giveaway too
11:14 AM
I think I'd go with something fun like colorado or echo.
3:10 PM
Super cute frames - thanks for the giveaway!
Parsley - I love these frames!
savvyaddy at gmail dot com
3:35 PM
Great contest! I think I like the jigsaw the best!
3:37 PM
You know I'm sportin' the button!!
3:37 PM
and of course I subscribe!!
10:35 PM
I was wondering how they could be good quality uf they're only $7.95, then I realized it must be a typo. :)
They look nice.
9:19 PM
I love the Chubut in black for my hubby!
9:24 PM
I would pick the Winnie in Lilac. I really Need this pair of glasses. I have one pair and they are broken. I have them put back together good enough for now. I need to drop them off at the eye dr. to fix.. but I would be blind without them.
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
itsjustmerene2003 at yahoo dot com
9:27 PM
I have your button on my blog, Thanks!
http://auntrene.blogspot.com
4:05 PM
I like the Grazie Fashion frames.
southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com
4:08 PM
I subscibed via google reader.
southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com
12:08 PM
I love the cloud pair in green! So fun! Thanks scg00387 at yahoo.com
2:16 PM
Well, as I already have a pair of fun, trendy glasses, I think I'd go with something rimless to be a little less conspicuous. I like the Hattie style.
4:09 PM
I would choose the sleek glasses or maybe the fuschia glasses. Hard to choose.
6:34 PM
I will pick out a cool set of glasses for him!
4:22 PM
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5:34 PM
I would choose the orbit black.
erica_haggins@hotmail.com
11:36 AM
I like the Echo frames.
ccswch@yahoo.com
11:38 AM
Here's my Eye Try picture http://www.eyebuydirect.com/wall-of-frames-profile-15942.html #1
ccswch@yahoo.com
11:38 AM
Here's my Eye Try picture http://www.eyebuydirect.com/wall-of-frames-profile-15942.html #2
ccswch@yahoo.com
11:38 AM
Here's my Eye Try picture http://www.eyebuydirect.com/wall-of-frames-profile-15942.html #3
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11:40 AM
I subscribed to your feed.
ccswch@yahoo.com
11:42 AM
Added you to my Technorati favorites.
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11:43 AM
Tweeted http://twitter.com/ccswch/status/1837425425
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3:28 PM
I really like the "parana" ones! I already have a pair of plastic frames that I bought from them, I would like to check out the metal ones!
2:04 PM
I like the Clingmans(red).
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2:13 PM
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2:14 PM
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2:14 PM
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2:15 PM
have your button
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2:15 PM
I subscribe
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2:18 PM
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