• SmartBuyGlasses CA

SmartBuyGlasses CA

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SmartBuyGlasses CA has a rating of 2.3 stars from 138 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about SmartBuyGlasses CA most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and several times problems. SmartBuyGlasses CA ranks 101st among Eyeglasses sites.

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Top Positive Review

“I just received my Versace eyeglasses within 6 days...”

Ahmad k.
3/12/13

I just received my Versace eyeglasses within 6 days of ordering it and they look great! I still cant fathom how fast their service is from Hong Kong to Toronto. They have superb customer service, employees Shirley and Anna were very helpful. I will definitely recommend my whole family using smartbuyglasses.ca along with anyone that is hesitant is purchasing products online.

Top Critical Review

“Bad experience”

Nadia V.
4/14/24

I went to my sons eye doctor follow up and he told me that smartbuyglasses should let people know that the pupil need to be in a specific point in the glass and that this can only be correctly mesure with the right instrument. So thanks to this I need to pay for lents I already paid for! This for me it not ok! We cannot trust them witth our prescriptions.

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Thumbnail of user nadiav52
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April 14th, 2024

I went to my sons eye doctor follow up and he told me that smartbuyglasses should let people know that the pupil need to be in a specific point in the glass and that this can only be correctly mesure with the right instrument.

So thanks to this I need to pay for lents I already paid for!

This for me it not ok! We cannot trust them witth our prescriptions.

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hi Nadia,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your recent experience with SmartBuyGlasses. I'm really sorry to hear about the inconvenience you faced during your son's eye doctor follow-up appointment. It's truly disappointing when expectations aren't met, especially when it comes to something as important as vision correction. I understand the importance of having properly corrected lenses to suit your eyesight. We are committed to ensuring that you receive the correct prescription and a comfortable fit.

Please do not worry, we are open for assessment if there is an issue with your prescription lenses, and we offer a 100-day Return service, you can find more information here: https://www.smartbuyglasses.ch/returns

As we genuinely value your business with us, I will get in touch with you immediately via private message and will help you effectively resolve this issue.

Sincerely,
Elveen

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February 1st, 2021

Just received my Raybans, From Hong Kong! Pretty sure they're fake. The plastic feels of a very poor quality and the packaging just doesn't sit right with me, the lenses also seem a little brittle for such an expensive pair of sunglasses.

I'll have them checked over and update.

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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hello Richard,

I am sorry to hear that you have doubts about the authenticity of the item received and sorry to know that you are not happy with the quality of the item. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you.

Please note that all our items are 100% authentic and come with a 2-yr warranty on manufacturing defects. Please note that Ray-Bans are sourced directly from the brand.

If possible, please reply to my request with your order information so I can further assist you.

Sincerely,

Katherine

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July 11th, 2022

They are quick to take you money. After three weeks and numerous emails I was told they cannot install polarized lenses into a full frame rim. 3 days later still no pending refund on my credit card. If the the price is to good to be true you know why.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE THESE SCAM ARTISTS.

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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hello Jason,

I am truly sorry to know that polarized lenses cannot be installed in your chosen frames and that you have not received your refund. Please be informed that polarization may not be compatible with all frame shapes. Please let me help you resolve this issue and let me check your refund. For me to this this, kindly provide me with your order details.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Katherine

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January 30th, 2012

My glasses order was processed and received very quickly. Glasses were at least $100 less expensive than any competitor's website. Many online competitors did not stock the brand or model at all because it was in season. I saved $300 from what I would have paid at my optician. My only comment is that when emailing back and forth with customer service, I communicated with several individuals who had, at best, a beginner to intermediate command of the English language.

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March 12th, 2013

I just received my Versace eyeglasses within 6 days of ordering it and they look great! I still cant fathom how fast their service is from Hong Kong to Toronto.
They have superb customer service, employees Shirley and Anna were very helpful. I will definitely recommend my whole family using smartbuyglasses.ca along with anyone that is hesitant is purchasing products online.

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April 30th, 2020

Bought a pair of glasses... 10 days after got an email saying they were preparing for delivery. Finally contacted them after waiting patiently for 15 days to find out that they wanted me to pay through PayPal because my credit card transaction was flagged as "high risk".
Any reason why they didn't let me know when I paid 15 days ago? Unacceptable

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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Dear A.M.

Please accept my apologies for the troubles with your payment and for the inconveniences caused.

As I can see, one of my colleagues is already helping you to solve the issue.

If there is something else we could do for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Rafael

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June 13th, 2019

Stay away completely. Ordered glasses about 3 weeks ago. Was told a week after ordering that their out of stock, I said I'd gladly wait as they contact the manufacturer to get a new shipment. 2 weeks after that, the order updated in my account to "product discontinued" I wasn't even notified, I had to contact customer service myself about this. So 3 weeks wasted. Gone. Now i just requested a refund. I won't be ordering from here ever again and neither should you. Save the time.

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December 14th, 2021
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1- This company is run out of Hong Kong and the Philippines, with sub-standard customer service/support
2- Their claim of 100% satisfaction guarantee refers only to them getting paid, but not for customer service/support or warranty.
3- good luck trying to get your money back on defective glasses or bad prescription... they will make returning the glasses difficult and expensive to ship the glasses back to them
4- polarizer films not installed properly on the lens with a lot of stress marks along the edges. This can be seen by the human eye, but is emphasized in front of the lcd monitor. These people do not stand by their product and say that this is normal.

Avoid, Avoid, Avoid

Tip for consumers:
avoid this scam site

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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hi Matt,

Thank you for your feedback.

I'm sorry to hear that your are not satisfied with our service and with the item you received, regarding the warranty issue I will check and I will be contacting you shortly.

Sincerely,

Lauren

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1 review
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September 10th, 2021
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I purchased a pair of Prada sunglasses that upon first inspection I knew they were fake. No serial number etched into the inner lens, and other indicators that these were not authentic. I own several pairs of Prada sunglasses and these are not real Prada. Very disappointed and seeking a return and refund. Thank God I used PayPal because I will fight through them if I get the run around.

***Update. I returned the glasses to smart buy after contacting customer service and following their instructions for returns. The refund has been processed and I am relieved and happy it was done quick and without hassle.

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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hi Sofia,

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.

We would love to resolve this problem for you, however, we did not receive your order ID with your review.

Could you kindly provide your order ID so I can assist you?

Sincerely,
Hannah

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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hi Sofia,

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.

We would love to resolve this problem for you, however, we did not receive your order ID with your review.

Could you kindly provide your order ID so I can assist you?

Sincerely,
Hannah

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March 12th, 2013

I bought a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses from their shop 2 weeks ago. Great service, reliable, and quite fast. Especially, I love the fact that they ship for free throughout Canada, with no conditions (others demand a minimum basket value before offering the shipping).
I recommend this website.

Tip: I ordered several times from them, and I noticed products with a "fast shipping" ship really faster than the others. When ordering fast shipping products, my parcel arrived in one week!

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November 5th, 2022
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Bought a pair of in-stock sunglasses only to be emails the next day that the item happens to be unavailable and must take weeks to be ordered from the manufacturer. This is total bait and switch. Now that they have my money I'm SOL. Do not buy from these scammers!

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT BUY FROM THESE SCAMMERS. They should be investigated by the authorities for fraud and shut down.

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Thumbnail of user pauls526
1 review
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February 28th, 2018

I bought a Tom Ford glasses. It was shipped from Hong Kong. SmartBuyGlasses own many domains in many countries.
I compared it with my previous Tom Ford same model, similar, but I know it is a fake due to lower quality. Even the warranty card was not properly cut and the words were slanted. There is no way Tom Ford did such a lousy job. I complained to them, they insisted it's genuine despite crooked card and obvious lower quality frame. They asked me to ship back with my own money to China with tedious ways to ship back. I never bother. I read many reviews, they never get back anything after that shipped back or they were wasting their time in frustration because of very slow responses.

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March 28th, 2019

I am a person with bad economy and had saved to buy a pair of Ray-Bans for 3 months.

I though SmartBuyGlasses looked good and made an order that came from Hong-Kong.

The quality is so bad and when I took the glasses to a local store they said it will hurt my eyesight if i wear them with the bad lenses.

I payed for a expensive return and they stopped answering and its been 1 month and I have 0 answers and 0 money back.

May this be as a warning for you... These people are the lowest of the low.

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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Dear Robert,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are terribly sorry that the item your ordered did not live up to your expectations. We would like to confirm that all our products are 100% authentic and brand new.

We do our best to get back to customers in a timely manner and I can assure that we do not ignore emails from our customers regardless of the issues. You can let us know the Order Details and we will check it immediately for you.

You can send an email to customerservice@smartbuyglasses.ca addressing the email to me.

Ben
Smartbuyglasses

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April 26th, 2021

I had extremely efficient and timely customer support. My selected Versace frames were currently not available but I managed to find another frame. Delivery in Canada was earlier than expected and the glasses are amazing. They fit well and being progressives I was quite worried. I also have an extremely high prescription. I was pleasantly surprised at the glasses I received and the vision through the ultra-thin 1.74 lenses that I had selected. So much so that I just ordered another pair online in a Givenchy frame. I hope this pair is as good as the last!

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December 21st, 2020

I ordered an eye frame 3 months ago and still waiting for it. The customer service rep is useless. Unable to assist. Can't give an ETA. Got a stock confirmation notice finally 3 weeks ago. When checked again today. I was told that it is still out of stock and ETA is unavailable. Very poor service. Will not recommend anyone to do any business with them.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hi Ken,

I am very sorry to hear this and please accept my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Please be assured that I will do my best to make it up to you and resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Lauren

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September 13th, 2021

I was thoroughly impressed with my order!
I was nervous after some of the negative reviews I had read. It did take a few weeks for the glasses to arrive. In those weeks I received status updates on my order frequently.
The glasses are in excellent shape and are exactly what I ordered. They arrived with a Nike case, guarantee card, as well as the original lenses before the prescribed ones were put in. Wow!
I have already ordered a second pair (not Nike).
Looking forward to their arrival!

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March 2nd, 2016

Ordered bifocal glasses. Great price. Prescription OK but bifocal transition in the wrong place and no place on the order form to indicate where to place it. Glasses sitting too high according to their specs and cannot be lowered.
Request for warranty on broken arm piece leads to nowhere but rhetoric.
Glasses arrived late and with loose arm piece which eventually broke.
Best local prices! Use Costco in Canada or Wal-Mart in US. Both have good service and prices.

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November 11th, 2022

Do not order frames from SmartBuyGlasses. I tried to make a return and the customer service is AWFUL. I didn't get returned for my entire return and they have made me repeat myself to multiple reps, all of which asked me the same questions before passing me to someone else. There was clearly a processing issue with my return, but instead of taking responsibility for it, they asked me for photos (!) of the box I returned. I am out more than $700 and have little hope of ever getting my money back.

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February 2nd, 2017

I ordered bifocal sunglasses. These bifocal lens doesn't work properly. I'can't see correctly with. Smartbuyglasses categorically refused to refund me. Lately I've replaced the defective lens by the good ones. The optician told me there were a lot of distorsion in these very low quality lenses. The inner surface of lenses were polished as a mirror. It was unbearable under the sun

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September 4th, 2012

I have purchased a few sets of sunglasses and have always had a positive experience. Even where a replacement set was required in order to satisfy my earlier shipping needs, the customer service representatives were helpful to ensure I got my sunglasses before heading away on vacation.

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February 26th, 2018

I never write reviews but I just have to put my support out there for this company. I bought a $30 pair of glasses and they were exactly what I pictured them to be. I had a minor problem with the lenses but they exchanged them and paid my shipping, no fuss! Jennifer in customer service was an absolute dream to work with! You never come across that kind of customer service anymore!

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October 29th, 2013

5 Stars! Fantastic Product and Customer Support.

I just want to send a note to say my glasses have arrived and they are
Awesome! Many many thanks... they have been worth the wait. They are in
Perfect shape and fit perfectly... no adjustment needed at all. You guys
Rock! :)

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June 5th, 2015

This company is great! What would have cost me over 300$CAN for Ralph Laurent frames and prescription lenses only cost me 130$CAN (shipping included)! And they're AUTHENTIC. Customer service was also great. They sent me an email to inform me of every step along the process (ex: confirming their provider had them in stock, then that they were sent to the lab for the prescription, and when it was shipped). It took about 2-3 weeks to receive them (because of the process of getting the prescription). The shipping itself only took 2 days. And yes. It was shipped from Hong Kong. What doesn't come from China these days anyway? They're authentic, good price and come with a cleaning kit! NO complaints!

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November 28th, 2013

I don't have anything to complain about this web store. Everything ran okay. The delivery was faster than I was expecting (2 days after I have paid), the sunglasses seems authentic. So, the only reason of 4 stars it is the price, I know cheaper places.
I would buy more stuff there.

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January 21st, 2022

Bought my Oakley glasses on line from Smartbuy glasses last week. The online customer service contacted me immediately after receipt of order to inform me of the process. I did originally order 2 pairs but the Hugo Boss were unfortunately out of stock. The oakleys arrived early and are 5 star. They were 1/2 the price buying on line versus buying the same pair in Calgary. My only gripe is that the Smartbuy website still has the Hugo Boss glasses advertised even though they don't carry them anymore.

Tip for consumers:
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SmartBuyGlasses M. – SmartBuyGlasses CA Rep

Hi Mike,

We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone, and we hope we will provide a perfect experience next time.

Sincerely,

Famekha

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Largest Range, Best Service, Great prices!

SmartBuyGlasses is fully dedicated to providing our Canada customers with the largest range of designer sunglasses, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, optical products and optical services at the best possible prices. Our customers can always rely on us for a vast selection of optical products from the latest eyewear trends to the classics that never go out of style. We pride ourselves in offering our customers great deals daily and guarantee an enjoyable shopping experience.

Business History

SmartBuyGlasses is part of the SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group, one of the world's leading online designer eyewear retailers with operations in the US, Canada and Italy. With cross-continent operations we are able to work closer with our global distributors ensuring that we can provide you with the most comprehensive range of eyewear at excellent prices. We are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and relish working in such a varied international setting.

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