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Designer Optics has a rating of 2.4 stars from 447 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Designer Optics most frequently mention credit card problems. Designer Optics ranks 21st among Sunglasses sites.

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    96
  • Value
    96
  • Shipping
    99
  • Returns
    39
  • Quality
    93

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Top Positive Review

“Excellent customer support”

Adam P.
6/6/23

I purchased prescription Ray-Ban sunglasses, twice. I needed help reordering the first pair as they got stolen - customer service helped out and got the order placed for me. Couldn't find this specific frame anywhere! Always packaged with great care.

Date of experience: 6/6/23
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Top Critical Review

“40 days?”

mesa g.
12/16/24

Ordered on dec 1st Ordered on dec 1st, called 7 times,still waiting on supplier,usually 3 days.on 16th frames arrive and customer service rep would not even put a rush on my frames at the lab, just 5 to 10 days,then we will mail them.Oh I also paid for express shipping.So I guess I will my glasses around jan 10th or so.40 days to get...go else where, lots of much faster companies that care if you are a customer or not

Date of experience: 12/16/24
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Thumbnail of user issaj1
Georgia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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August 3rd, 2020

They will charge your credit card and will never deliver anything to you. I bought sunglasses on July 18,2020. It is now Aug 3rd, 2020. I have not received anything yet. When I check status on their website, it shows that my order is still in process. They already charged my for the product. I am afraid that this company sells products they don't have in stock.

Date of experience: August 3, 2020

Thumbnail of user arone10
Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Issa! We Deeply apologies for the Inconvenience caused to you. The delay occurred for the delivery of your product either your sunglasses were on Back order or they were not in stock at our warehouse but available with the manufacturers in both the situations it gets clearly mentioned below our product name, we apologies if you might got confused for the same as we will never advertise anything which is not In stock with us. While being delayed we also provide option for exchange with any other product which is In stock with us or you may can also request for cancellation which we process immediately once we receive your request. As customer satisfaction is our first priority we try our best to resolve it in our best possible way. Kindly write us back through chat or mail and we will resolve your query as soon as possible.

Thank you

Thumbnail of user roni16
Illinois
1 review
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July 18th, 2019

I ordered Altair designer frames for HALF of what my eye doctor quoted and even less than half of what Altair's "only authorized" web dealer wanted to rook me out of. I got a USPS tracking Number and received them in about 10 days. They are the real deal! No shipping & no Tax for me. I e-mailed them once out of paranoia and they replied right away.
Some of their negative reviews are people who want everything I got in ONE DAY! I will return here in the future when I need new glasses!

Date of experience: July 17, 2019

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hi Ron,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.

Thumbnail of user guyp83
Texas
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February 13th, 2021
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I love the site and the service, they never disappoint! Real authentic eyewear without the extra fees that the other places add to what they pay for the exact same products. Designer optics is basically like cutting the middle man out, you get the same product minus the middle man fees!

Tip for consumers:
Don’t get carried away, hahaha

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Both products I use almost daily!

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Date of experience: February 12, 2021

Thumbnail of user arone10
Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hi Guy, thanks so much for your feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed our services. Our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day.

Thumbnail of user tinaa173
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 30th, 2020

I'd suggest to avoid this business. I return the item I bought. It has been more than a month and I haven't received my refund from them yet. I do not know how to resolve this. They don't answer phone and emails. Stay away from this business.

Date of experience: March 30, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Tina, We are very sorry that you have not yet received your refund. Kindly provide us further details along with order number through email support/chat, We'd be happy to look into the matter and try to resolve the situation.

Thumbnail of user pj306
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 3rd, 2020

I just purchased 3 pairs of eyeglasses (2 versace and 1 Michael kors) on monday and they got here today. Only took 3 days. I was pretty scared reading all of these reviews about them never coming, but my glasses came within 3 days. All 3 that I purchased were "in Stock" not sure if that playsd a factor and I also didn't get a prescription.

Date of experience: July 2, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello PJ. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you had a positive experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Thumbnail of user jessicar1183
New Jersey
1 review
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November 14th, 2020

Purchased a pair of frames for my son. Same measurements snd shape as his current glasses. ONLY the lens size was bigger. (His is a 49 but got a 50) Received the frames and it was smaller than his current frames. Esp the arms on the frames. I think these frames maybe some oops frames from the manufacturer where there are irregular. It has to be. This is a waste of time browsing and to pay $5... (I bought 2 pr one for me too)

Date of experience: November 14, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Jessica, Thanks for letting us know, We are sorry we let you down. We completely understand your disappointment. Please accept our apologies. To fix this situation, If you could give us further details along with the order number through email support/chat, We'd be happy to look into the matter and try to rectify the situation.

Thumbnail of user staceyw202
Canada
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March 26th, 2021

After 2 items being on "backorder" I finally got a pair of glasses. They need a better system to update their inventory. Alot of the glasses on the site that isn't available, yet there is an option to order it. After weeks of waiting your told it's discontinued... Aside from that annoyance the shipping was fast and the pair of glasses I received are authentic so that's awesome.

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Eyewear

Date of experience: March 26, 2021

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Msiz,

Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again.”

Thumbnail of user jorgev88
Maryland
1 review
5 helpful votes
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January 13th, 2020

No customer service, the contact Phone number does not exist.
They sent me my purchase to a different address because of a mistake in the zipcode that I didn't write, I sent several messages and still have no answers, looks like a scam.

Date of experience: January 13, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Jorge, We would like to apologize for the poor service/product you encountered and for the mistake by our side.
We have made customer satisfaction our main priority. If you could give us further details through Mail support/chat, We'd be happy to look into the matter and try to rectify the situation.

Thumbnail of user jeffreyg150
Connecticut
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 5th, 2019

I tried to buy glasses and they were taking quite a while although I paid extra for shipping to send them. I then got notified that I would need pay an extra charge for polycarbonate. Why was that not conveyed upon purchase? Have you not ran into this 100s if not thousands of times previously? I cancelled and they still have not refunded nor have they sent any product. Run, run quickly.

Date of experience: September 5, 2019

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Jeffrey,
Thanks for letting us know, We are sorry we let you down. We completely understand your disappointment. Please accept our apologies. To fix this situation, If you could give us further details along with order number through email support/chat, We'd be happy to look into the matter and try to rectify the situation.

Thumbnail of user michaels6405
California
1 review
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May 13th, 2021

This place is the biggest scam of a website I have ever encountered. If you don't want to waste your time and money I suggest you shop directly from a trusted source which this is not one of them. You usually get what you pay for and this website proves it. I purchased a pair of glasses from here at a discount price, a week later they had not shipped. I contacted them and they told me they were out of stock although they still took payment for the product I purchased. They then contacted me and tried to upset me on the same brand with different lenses, point being this website is a ripoff I would never refer them or use their site again.

Date of experience: May 13, 2021

Thumbnail of user arone10
Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Michael,
We Deeply Apologies for the inconvenience caused to you. The delay occurred for the delivery of your product either your sunglasses were on Backorder or they were not in stock at our warehouse but available with the manufacturers in both the situations it gets clearly mentioned below our product name, we apologies if you might get confused for the same as we will never advertise anything which is not In stock with us. While being delayed we also provide an option for exchange with any other product which is In stock. Stock with us or you may also request for cancellation which we process immediately once we receive your request. As customer satisfaction is our first priority we try our best to resolve it in our best possible way. Kindly write us back through chat or mail and we will resolve your query as soon as possible.

Thumbnail of user roxanneg60
Texas
1 review
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January 31st, 2021

I received my Versace glasses in the mail they came in good condition packed and really good they fit really good a bought for from the past and everything went good that's why I came back for some more

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Date of experience: January 30, 2021

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hi Roxanne, we’re so glad you had a good experience. We would love to hear more about your experience, so that we can use your valuable feedback to deliver an even better experience next time. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day.

Thumbnail of user rhondad134
Tennessee
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November 13th, 2020

I sat on my glasses and ruined the frame. I found the same one on Designer Optics website. The price was much less than I paid previously. When they arrived (a day ahead of schedule) was delighted to find they were exactly the same as what I had and needed. Thanks.

Date of experience: November 13, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Rhonda, Thank you so much for the positive review. Your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain excellent standards of service to our customers. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again.

Thumbnail of user tatiannac4
Texas
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April 18th, 2021

I made a purchase for some Versace sunglasses that I originally saw in Macy's for $260. I decides to shop around and found them at designer optics for $160 and recieved a discount that made them $124 after shipping. I was sold then! I orderes them and they were delivered to me within 5 days! I'll be buying all my glasses from this sight from now on!

Date of experience: April 18, 2021

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Tatianna,
Thank you for being a Designer OPtics customer. We sincerely appreciate your business and hope you come back soon!

Thumbnail of user tiffanyo62
Michigan
2 reviews
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April 16th, 2021

I originally left a 1 star review because I honestly spent hours on hold with customer service. I spent 2.5 hours one day and was then pushed from 1st in the line back down to 10, so I gave up. I sent multiple emails and did not get a reply. The second time I called, it took over an hour to get through. I found out that they were closed the first time I called. There was no announcement and I was put on hold as I supposedly moved through the line. Since the processing and delivery time was not bad, and my glasses look to be authentic, I am very pleased with that and the price! Their customer service wait time is hernendous-and I said that I would never use them again-but now that I have my classes and I am pleased with the outcome thanks to virtual try-on, I rewrote the review. I was going to delete my other, but don't see it now.

Tip for consumers:
Be prepared for extensive wait time to get in touch with customer service.

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Tiffany & Co prescription glasses

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Date of experience: April 15, 2021

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Tiffany,

Sincere apologies for the trouble caused to you. We are going to take steps to ensure that this situation does not happen again. Thanks for sharing your review with us

Thumbnail of user lear55
Pennsylvania
1 review
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October 31st, 2020

I received my glasses within a week. I love the color. I had already had this frame in a different color so I knew I liked the shape but I wanted a different color. Great quality, great communication, love my glasses

Date of experience: October 30, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Lea, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We’re glad you had a good experience, and hope to see you again soon!

Thumbnail of user jalisesa
Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 11th, 2019

I ordered sunglasses two weeks ago and I still have received a email that my order has been shipped and they haven't emailed me back and I tried calling and the wait was an hour worseeeeeeeeeeeeeee optics ever! If I could rate -0 i would

Date of experience: June 11, 2019

Thumbnail of user arone10
Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Jalises, We are very sorry that you did not receive your order in a timely manner and apologies for the poor service you encountered. We try to give our 100% every day to provide fast and friendly service to every customer who calls, but in this instance, we failed. We are going to take steps to ensure that this situation does not happen again. Kindly let us know if you have not yet received your order or any other concerns or questions through email support/chat.

Thumbnail of user roseannv2
South Carolina
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
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January 20th, 2020

I saw a pair of glasses I had been looking at in my doctor's office but, couldn't justify the cost. I found them on this website for 1/3rd the price. Since I never used this website before, I decided to check out the many reviews. The first thing that caught my eye was a warning from a search engine saying their were multiple positive reviews coming from a single IP address signifying someone was trying to elevate the overall business rating. The second warning was the multitude of consistent complaints about lack of shipments when promised, charges made without shipments and wrong orders received. I can expect a couple of cranky customers but, there were too many people with the same problems. Thanks you to everyone who took the time to post your reviews. You saved me the $ and headaches dealing with this scammer!

Date of experience: January 20, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Roseann, your review is very concerning to us. You may go through our website again and then you could conclude about our website. The reviews updated by our customer is because of our services. We would like you to give us opportunity to server you in future. We would appreciate another chance to earn your business with us.

Thumbnail of user mattw546
GB
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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March 1st, 2021

MUST READ! Don't trust!

They take your order stating in stock, then they stall, weeks go by and you try to cancel as it starts to feel like the scam it is.

"Can't cancel as frames are in the lab"

Then "would you like us to refund shipping and send when back in stock"

Then "ignore last message"

Then "item on the way to the lab"

The. "Can't cancel as in lab"

Get PayPal involved as yet another week goes by.

PayPal can't do anything as supplier says they are in transit!

Contact courier "yes we have accepted the job, but the order has not been handed to us, sorry we don't have it"

Then all correspondence stop!

DO NOT TRUST!

Tip for consumers:
DONT!!!

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Date of experience: February 28, 2021

Thumbnail of user arone10
Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Mr. Ward,
Sorry for the inconvenience you have to face due to our customer service. As Covid affected the manufacturing world greatly. Our customer service team works day and night and tries their best to provide prompt and excellent service to each and every customer.
Regarding prescription glasses, once the frame is under lab processing, we can't cancel the order. If we are late in shipping we even refund the shipping charges as per the customer's request. If the desired product is not available, we also offer an exchange with the IN-STOCK product. We also accept returns within the time period of 14 days.
We are sorry that we did not reach your expectations. Please accept our deep apology. Give us chance to serve you again. We like our customers to be happy.

Thumbnail of user claudiah49
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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February 27th, 2019

First pair of frames were backordered. Company did not bother to reach out and let me know. Called/emailed numerous times with no response. Finally got ahold of someone, the representative verified new frames were in stock. Two more weeks have gone by with no communication from company, other than surveys to rate them. Finally spoke to same lady and was told second pair of frames are now back ordered, even though I waited 30 plus minutes so she could check stock. Company did not offer communication whatsoever. Or even try to remedy situation.

Date of experience: February 27, 2019

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Claudia, We are sorry you did not receive your package as promptly as you expected. We experienced an unusually large number of orders, which disrupted our normal delivery schedule. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience we might have caused and look forward to filling your future orders in a timely manner.

Thumbnail of user katherinek106
Montana
1 review
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September 29th, 2019

My glasses were supposed to arrive within three days. One week passed, then another. I was starting to get scared but online they did say prescription orders took longer, plus I asked for a bunch of extra enhancements (thin lenses, no shine, ect...) so I told myself that's all it was. By the middle of the third week I was looking at all the bad reviews and they didn't answer the given phone number even during business hours and I WAS LOSING MY MIND. I paid 250$ and I'm kind of poor so I was about to cry when I emailed them. They assured me that my order was just backordered and they got it on track now and that I'd get a shipping notification within the week. The week passed and I emailed again saturday freaking out. Monday they replied and by tuesday I got my shipping confirmation. It's now friday morning and my glasses arrived perfectly and just how I wanted. Sorry for doubting you and THANK YOU designer glasses for making $600 into $250!

Date of experience: September 27, 2019

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Katherine, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their experience. Sincere apologies for the trouble caused to you. We would like to apologize for the delay in the delivery of the order you encountered. We are always eager to get feedback from our customers. Thank you for taking the time to write to us. We assure you that this doesn’t happen again. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Thumbnail of user valerien76
California
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October 31st, 2020

I received my Tory Burch glasses in 4 days and I love them! The color and design are perfect and looked exactly like the picture. The fit is comfortable and I have already gotten several complements on them. I would highly recommend your Company to my friends and family.

Date of experience: October 30, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Valerie, Thank you for your feedback and kind words. We are happy to hear you had a positive experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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California
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February 9th, 2020

Thank you for everything. I really expected something to go wrong because of the reviews and see how cheap these were I expected them to be used or a knock off. But you proved me wrong! Everything went smoothly, shipping was fast, and I love my sunglasses! Thank you for everything!

Date of experience: February 8, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Hanan, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review.We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We are looking forward to serve you again.

Thumbnail of user levet
California
1 review
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June 25th, 2020

I made a purchase during the height of the Covid 19 pandemic. I was unhappy with the purchase, they just didn't look good on me, so I asked to make an exchange. Time had passed since the 14 day return term but I thought that since we are in unprecedented times and the state is on lock down, that the exchange period would be adjusted like all other retailers to give customers time to handle business outside of the home. Designeroptics did not allow the exchange. I will never do business with this company again and I would suggest that others don't as well.

Date of experience: June 25, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Leve,
We want to apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, as per our company policy we do not accept returns after 14 days of delivery of product. In order for us to maintain low prices, the 14 day return policy is strictly enforced.
Thank you for your feedback, We’ll make sure we grow and learn from this.

Thumbnail of user megans536
Utah
1 review
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October 17th, 2020

I bought these frames after finding them in store at Lense Crafters. I didn't want to pay over $300 for them so I looked online and was happy with the price paid on this site. I received the frames just fine, but the Versace box and case they came in is very clearly used. During covid especially, it seems very sketchy and makes me question if the frames are genuine or not.

Date of experience: October 17, 2020

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Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Megan,
We are sorry for your experience. We sell 100% authentic products, buy directly from the manufacturer. In case of such issues, we can ship a new case. Please send us your order number by email or chat and we will resolve the issue.

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Arizona
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December 20th, 2020

I bought a Kate Spade frame for myself over the summer. I love the price and the quality. My sister wanted a new frame so I purchased a difference Kate Spade frame for her for Christmas. She loves them. They arrived in a timely manner and in great condition. I highly recommend this site for frames. My eye doctor was charging $150 more just for the frame, the exact frame. I will definitely use them again.

Tip for consumers:
The site is very user friendly. They offer a great selection of name brand frames for great prices. These frames are at least $150 less than your eye doctor prices. Highly recommend!!!

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I have purchased two different Kate Spade frames.

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Date of experience: December 18, 2020

Thumbnail of user arone10
Aron E. – Designer Optics Rep

Hello Tonjah, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are very pleased that we were able to provide you the service that you expected from us. Your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain excellent standards of service to our customers. We feel honored to have you as our customer. Your business is much appreciated, and we will do our very best to continue to meet your needs.

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