The Spectacles Thread.

[xiaokaka]

yeah they told me like that with discount 15%.
can ask to see the Carl Zeiss recommended price list meh?

Shouldnt be a problem. i always show it to customers.

And yea.. $1.2k seems too high. maybe [2pm] can give some opinions?

 

[xiaokaka]

What's the usual price of normal lens no brand hi-index 1.6 with degree 400+?

should be around $120~$150

 

[xiaokaka]

you know what you are talking about???

a maker is used to mark up the lenses to find the optical centre of the lenses and also the axis of the astigmatism if any, before blocking the lenses to be cut. although some newer more advance machines may not require you to do so.

it's not because they are novice and not confident.

What 2pm said is true, sometimes when i am personally doing Urgent Jobs, we have to mark the lenses ourselves by using "Lensmeter" (spelling aids pls)

The marking is done by the equipment itself. sometimes markings are too light, we might use marker to darken it for easier attachment to the "Sucker" for the edging machine.

 

[Heidel]

I would like to know where you can get the modecinq for $450. they will probably close shop soon if they sell at this kind of price.

Now you know why you get the BYWP frame at such low or good price? because they are going to charge you more for the lenses to make up for it.

As for the complimentary full eye test and putting throught the Zeiss iterminal, i think all these are wayang. If you had told them up front that you are not going to buy the lenses, I wonder if they would still spend so much time checking your eyes. Otherwise, all those checking are done to make you change your mind so that you buy from them.

I can tell you that optometrists who values their expertise and time will not do free eye exams. unless they work in a chain stores and such tactics are determined by their bosses.

You are wrong again to assume that they will probably close shop soon by offering me the Tokia Modecinq lens at $450. In fact, to be exact, the Tokia lens cost me $414 after the discount. I am waiting to collect the spectacle in about 2 weeks time. Let me say this… there are couple of outlets in Singapore and they have being operating their optical shops for 20 plus years; close to 30 years. They are reputable optical shops that I have been using them for 20 plus years.

When I purchased the ByWP frame at the best price they quoted me from shop C, I knew they already anticipated or knew that very likely I will just go for the ByWP frame alone. You can’t say that they are going to charge me more for the lens to make it up. Of course they would like me to have the lens done all together with the ByWP frame.

And for your info, when I was at the shop with the lady sales representative discussing about I.Terminal, the boss himself was nearby and he was fascinated with my queries and discussion about how measured data and lens fitting placed an important part. That was how and when he was willing to demo the I.Terminal with me and the later part he offered me the full complimentary eye test without any obligation whether I get my lens from them or not. This was where I valued their customer service.

 

[hendra8898]

Shouldnt be a problem. i always show it to customers.

And yea.. $1.2k seems too high. maybe [2pm] can give some opinions?

what is your price?
and Zeiss 1.67 high index individual { ZEISS i.Scription} Photofusion Lens. how much?
thx very much

 

[bacon]

Is there a significant difference in thickness between a hi-index 1.74 plastic and 1.8 glass lens? Whats the difference in price between the 2 for no brand lens. Myopia of about 800 and some astigmatism. Thanks in advance.

 

[Corsabrin]

hi there, i have a oakley juliet, but i need to make a prescription lens for it. i would like to have mirror coating as well.

anyone got any recommendation for any shop to do this? and the prices as well? im a newbie..

 

[xiaokaka]

what is your price?
and Zeiss 1.67 high index individual { ZEISS i.Scription} Photofusion Lens. how much?
thx very much

oh.. if its I.Scription then its different.. very different.

 

[hendra8898]

oh.. if its I.Scription then its different.. very different.

what different? they said I scription add 200$

 

[therat]

ho i would like to know more about rockberries , it seem that there are not alot of info online , so i would ask fellow users opinion . think of getting the Titanium series any comments

I just make one spec using frame rockberries Titanium frame beta titan temple.
I also tr to google for more information about this frame. Seem like I can't find any.

 

[fourseasons2000]

Anyone using the photofusion lens? Is it worth the money compared with transitions? Was quoted more than $1k for individual frame fit....

 

[fourseasons2000]

Any one knows where to get the Tiffany victorious spectacle frame? Saw it at Yong Ming at ksl. They have rose gold But I wanted a silver

 

[2pm2am]

You are wrong again to assume that they will probably close shop soon by offering me the Tokia Modecinq lens at $450. In fact, to be exact, the Tokia lens cost me $414 after the discount. I am waiting to collect the spectacle in about 2 weeks time. Let me say this… there are couple of outlets in Singapore and they have being operating their optical shops for 20 plus years; close to 30 years. They are reputable optical shops that I have been using them for 20 plus years.

actually you are right. they won't close shop by selling the tokai modecinq lens with a RRP of $950 to you for $450. that is if they only sell it to you at that price but charges other people the RRP or there about. The RRP is $950 provided by the supplier but you get it at $450. so who is trying to rip the consumer off, the supplier or the shop ? Think about it, RRP $950 and you getting it at more than 50% discount. if something is too good to be true, it usually is. i will probably think twice if out of 5 shops give me RRP of $950 but only one shop give me a price of $450 for the same product. Tokai have RRP too, maybe you can ask them to show you the price list. if you are able to get a 50% off the price list for their other Tokai lens, then you really "kio tio". and if you start recommending your relatives and friends to that shop and they are forced to sell the modecinq lens at $450, then jia lat....I say good luck to them.
Usually it's optical shops who anyhow shout price and then give you 50% discount giving optical shops a bad image. and these are usually the old school optical shops.

When I purchased the ByWP frame at the best price they quoted me from shop C, I knew they already anticipated or knew that very likely I will just go for the ByWP frame alone. You can’t say that they are going to charge me more for the lens to make it up. Of course they would like me to have the lens done all together with the ByWP frame.

And for your info, when I was at the shop with the lady sales representative discussing about I.Terminal, the boss himself was nearby and he was fascinated with my queries and discussion about how measured data and lens fitting placed an important part. That was how and when he was willing to demo the I.Terminal with me and the later part he offered me the full complimentary eye test without any obligation whether I get my lens from them or not. This was where I valued their customer service.

there is a reason why they do the demo and give you complimentary eye tests. because they were hoping they can impress you with their latest technology and hopefully will change your mind and buy lenses from them. well you didn't take the bait, too bad for them. You valued their customer service yet you didn't buy the lenses from them because you think you can get it cheaper elsewehere. in the end , it still boils down to price and not the service.

Next time you need an eye test (just eye test, you not going to buy glasses), if you go to another shop and that shop tells you they will charge you for eye tests, will you pay for it ?? or will you go to that shop that give you free eye test ? well if you can get it for free, why pay , right ?

 

[2pm2am]

Hi,

does anyone know of optical shops which provide touch up services for chipped paint for plastic frames. The temple area of my frames have its paint peeled off after 3 years, though getting a new frame but would like to touch up the old one


Thanks

you can go popular to buy markers and touch up yourself. however, i would advise you to get a new pair of specs unless you really short of cash.

 

[2pm2am]

yeah they told me like that with discount 15%.
can ask to see the Carl Zeiss recommended price list meh?

why cannot ? the RRP are usually given to optical shops so that they can show it to their customers. unless they jack up the price , don't dare to show you the RRP.

of course if you just want to ask the price without any intention to buy, they won't show you lah.

some consumers come to me (just want to ask price) and ask me to show them all the RRP of the lens price I have... siao

 

[bangkibong]

hi there, i have a oakley juliet, but i need to make a prescription lens for it. i would like to have mirror coating as well.

anyone got any recommendation for any shop to do this? and the prices as well? im a newbie..

I did the same to my Juliet few years back. Cost me $380 for the lens. Not mirror tho, just normal black.

 

[therat]

I just did a Hi-index 1.7 glass lens using Essilor Crizal.
Notice during day time when light reflect, it show a copper colour.

I don't know is this normal or what.

My previous glasses made by another spec shop, it reflect kind of green colour.

And When I did my new glassess, I request for 1.8 index. Later the spec shop told me.. the lens vendor told them.. only above 800 degree will do 1.8 index. As my degree on 575 each for both eye, so 1.7 is good enough.

I didn't know this thread until I google for my frame.
And I didn't know lens has so much knowledge and brand.

 

[Seannie]

I just did a Hi-index 1.7 glass lens using Essilor Crizal.
Notice during day time when light reflect, it show a copper colour.

I don't know is this normal or what.

My previous glasses made by another spec shop, it reflect kind of green colour.

And When I did my new glassess, I request for 1.8 index. Later the spec shop told me.. the lens vendor told them.. only above 800 degree will do 1.8 index. As my degree on 575 each for both eye, so 1.7 is good enough.

I didn't know this thread until I google for my frame.
And I didn't know lens has so much knowledge and brand.

hmm actually now lesser & lesser ple are making glasses alry due to the heavy weight as compared to plastic lenses. Anyway, did you noe tat there is even 1.9 index glass now? Actually the thiiner the glass the better so tat weight is also controlled to the minimum, even if your power is not tat high. Should not have listened to the lens vendor. If you had wanted index 1.8, then insist on it & not accept the vendor's rubbish.

 

[Seannie]

Is there a significant difference in thickness between a hi-index 1.74 plastic and 1.8 glass lens? Whats the difference in price between the 2 for no brand lens. Myopia of about 800 and some astigmatism. Thanks in advance.

not too significant difference in thickness, but the weight will be. I think 1.74 plastic lens slightly costlier, but relatively thin also. 1.8 glass sligghtly thinner, but alot heavier, dont take la.

 

[Seannie]

What 2pm said is true, sometimes when i am personally doing Urgent Jobs, we have to mark the lenses ourselves by using "Lensmeter" (spelling aids pls)

The marking is done by the equipment itself. sometimes markings are too light, we might use marker to darken it for easier attachment to the "Sucker" for the edging machine.

what i meant is that only a novice will leave the markings around after doing the job. To consumers who do not know, these dots will raise doubts in their minds. And these marker dots cant be easily cleaned away by soap & water. So why should the optician still leave these dots visible to the customers? My assumption is that the person who mark the lenses dont bother & the otician who dispenses to the customer dont check the finished product either.