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SmartBuyGlasses

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Top Positive Review

“Happy customer here.”

Roxana K.
8/13/24

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and service. I ordered an authentic pair of Tom Ford reading glasses with blue glare protection. Not only were my frames on sale but it was really easy to get my prescription done with them. I simply uploaded my prescription and every other tid bit requested was done online. My favorite feature was the virtual styler. Everyone knows trying on frames is really important before making the purchase. If you upload your picture you can do a virtual fit for all the frames they sell on their website. It's really cool. I definitely plan to do more shopping on this website in the future.

Top Critical Review

“Disappointing Experience with SmartBuyGlasses”

Aik M.
8/23/24

I experienced considerable frustration with SmartBuyGlasses after placing an order on July 19,2024 (Order No. US*******722G). Despite being reassured multiple times that the product was in stock and would be delivered promptly within 5-7 business days, the service was anything but reliable. The company failed to communicate effectively; after the delivery deadline elapsed, I had to initiate multiple follow-ups. It was only then I was informed that the original frame I ordered had a defect and was unavailable, a fact that was only disclosed after the promised delivery period had ended. Choosing a replacement frame did not alleviate the issues. The process was delayed again as the company requested further details to start manufacturing, indicating that my order hadn't even been processed yet. This lack of professionalism and poor communication from SmartBuyGlasses has not only been a major inconvenience but also impacted my plans significantly, as the glasses were intended as a gift. Based on my experience, I advise potential buyers to be wary of the unreliable service provided by SmartBuyGlasses.

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1 review
3 helpful votes
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May 7th, 2012

I ordered two pairs of sunglasses 4 months ago and I have only received one pair. The company doesn't seem to care that I've waited 4 months for my full order, they have offered no solutions except every time I e-mail them they say it will be a 1-2 week wait. NEVER order from this company.

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March 16th, 2015

I was notified of every step of the process making my prescription glasses. I got them in a timely manner, they were in impeccable condition and my order came with a free eyeglass cleaning kit -bonus. They even sent me the old non prescription lenses that came with the frame (don't know what I'd use them for but they were technically mine). I'm already looking to order more...

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August 24th, 2016
Verified purchase

I had received my Jackie Ohh's by Rayban with slight damage. After some e-mails i could exchange them for new ones. It took a bit longer to receive them but I am over the moon with my sunglasses and the service was wonderful!

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April 5th, 2015
Verified purchase

Thanks a lot to the stuff of SmartBuyGlasses for this wonderful and diligent service and extraordinary kind treatment! I am more than happy to have my new glasses! My new order will follow very soon! I wish you every success in the future!

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March 16th, 2014

Worth the hassle. My prescription Ray-Bans arrived and were perfect! I saved about $100.00. Shipping was slow and communication was not great. However, I WOULD RECOMMEND to friends/ family. But, if you are replacing your only pair of broken spectacles, this is not the company for you.

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October 28th, 2015

Very bad service, i order from them two times and then cancel my order after they confirm me that's in treatment.
I will not check your website again, stop to take people as stupid. I will never be your customer again. All of you say the same stupid reason. And what is mentioned as fast delivery most of the people they don't like.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hi Hossam,

I'm sorry to hear that we were unable to fulfil your orders on time. Some brands and their products may take slightly longer than usual to obtain.

In the future, I would suggest checking out products marked with the Fast Shipping logo and ready to be shipped immediately.

If you have any further concerns, don't hesitate to contact our Service Manager at servicemanager@smartbuyglasses.com

Regards,
Ben

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July 28th, 2015

I ordered a pair of Costas no problem until 2 weeks later when was informed they were out of stock. They were very quick to charge my credit card however it has been several weeks and I am still trying to get a refund. Excuse after excuse. I finally had to dispute the charge with my bank. Still waiting for resolution. Buyer beware!

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Dear Jeff,

We sincerely apologize if we were not able to fulfill your order. We also would like to inform you that our suppliers stock level changes without prior notice which is beyond our control.

Rest assured that we will use your feedback to help us improve more on our fulfillment.

Regards,

Jacob

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January 20th, 2017
Verified purchase

Good price great delivery and clear web sites would recommend them anytime to anyone. I do not need reminding each time that I need to re order as I am an infrequent user only for tennis and other sports

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August 2nd, 2016
Verified purchase

When the glasses arrived I had to pay extra tolling fees that I had not been sufficiently informed about before purchasing. The site I ordered from was in Norwegian with a Norwegian address, so I assumed that taxes were included in the price as it normally is in Norway. The fact that the product was shipped internationally and would include extra fees should have been more clearly communicated. Will not be buying from this store again.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Dear E B,

We're so sorry to hear of the extra feed for your delivery to Norway. Local import duties unfortunately aren't within our control, but we do help to reimburse these if they occur.

Could you send us a private message with your Order ID? Our support team will be in touch to help.

Regards,
Ben

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February 19th, 2016
Verified purchase

Lovely & easy to understand WEB site.
The product(s) I need is there and for a fair price to.
Ordering and paying process just works as it should.
Delivery is most often speedy.
I save like 30% compared to my local physical shop.
I like that.

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July 16th, 2015

At first I was hesitant to order from the website since it is not easy to locate the company. But then, I read a lot of good reviews and some not so good reviews from this site. So, I decided to give it a try. And I am happy I did. I received my Ray Ban eyeglasses (frame only) in less than 1 week and the item is perfect for me. They even sent email notification about shipping tracking number. Great service.

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November 18th, 2014

SCAM! I ordered my glasses four months ago and they still haven't come! I have emailed them many times and they have only gotten back to me a couple times telling me that they are on their way. I have tried to get the charges reversed on my credit card but it is too late! Do not make my mistake and ignore these warning reviews only to be screwed.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Dear Timothy,

I am sorry to hear that you haven't received your order yet. From time to time, some delays may happen due to the brand's popularity/exclusivity or limited production line. In this case, we will either provide you with a full refund or assist in finding an alternative model.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Please get in touch with us at servicemanager@smartbuyglasses.com email address and we will sort it out immediately!

Best Regards,
SmartBuyGlasses

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May 15th, 2015
Verified purchase

The glasses I bought were very well priced and have turned out great. I'm pleased with the product and would buy from smart buy glasses again, with one caveat: the delivery time was quite slow, apparently due to a hold up at customs. Hopefully smart buy glasses will streamline this process in the future a little bit.

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August 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

To be honest, I am literally stunned to get this type of fantastic service for the amount I paid for 2 pairs of glasses. I lost my glasses last week and went to a few of the UK specs stores in London for urgent glasses. Most of them said they will need 7-10 days. Then I decided to order online. I received my glasses from SmartBuyGlasses in just 4 days! The quality of the glasses is excellent compared to the amount I paid and I would be even happy to pay 5 times more. I would definitely use this website for my future glasses and would recommend my friends as well. Thanks:)

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June 26th, 2014

Ordered a pair of Gucci frames with prescription lenses. Other than the rather long wait of a couple weeks during which a couple of progress emails were sent, they arrived exactly as expected with no problems. Didn't use their customer service so can't comment on that. For the price, I didn't mind the wait.

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June 26th, 2015
Verified purchase

Very impressed with customer service. Timely shipment - arrived exactly as ordered. Unfortunately the frames had a defect that was no fault of SmartBuyGlasses, and their customer service department resolved the issue quickly and professionally.

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3 reviews
6 helpful votes
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August 25th, 2017
Verified purchase

At the beginning, I was not happy with the prescribed sunglasses I received and complained. After many emails from their customer service, I thought that I received a reasonable explanation on why my lenses are so thick.

But anyway, I think that it can be improved somehow for a better service.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hi Thuong N,

Thank you for your review and we sincerely apologize for any inconveniences. I regret to hear that your shopping experience with us was not a pleasant one. I can assure you that this is not our standard as a company and that all products we sell are 100% authentic. We source them only from official distributors and manufacturer.

We would love to check your order and further assist you thus we will send you a private message. If you can provide us your order number, that would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,

John
SmartBuyGlasses

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June 26th, 2015
Verified purchase

I order 2 pairs of prescription sun glasses and both arrive in the original packaging and in perfect condition. I'm in Canada and didn't have to pay any unexpected fees. They arrived quickly and the tracking system was excellent while I waited. Would recommend this site to anyone.

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April 3rd, 2015
Verified purchase

From the beginning till the end of my purchase and still after I can say only great things about SmartBuyGlasses! Even though my glasses went out of stock, the whole time their staff was very thoughtful regarding my "frustration" and my needs. I just loved that I could check at any minute where my package was. I highly recommend their site.

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December 3rd, 2015
Verified purchase

After my purchase, i did't receive a confirmation straight away, this took a few days. I received my purchase within 3 weeks. I ordered extra thin glass, and i'm happy i did so.
The picture of the glasses on the website didn't show what the sides looks like, so the legs turned to be different than expected, but overall i'm happy.

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February 7th, 2017

I placed my money order on 31 Jan. They collected the money from my credit card immediately. Seven days later nothing has happenened, and their customer service number is "not recognised".
Looks like a scam.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Dear Robert,

I am sorry to hear that you haven't received any of our emails. In this case, I have checked in our system and your order has been confirmed by our supplier and is scheduled to arrive at our distribution center at around February 13.

Please note the processing time for this model is 5-11 working days.

You will be updated via email within the next few days. Your patience is much appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Katherine
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June 26th, 2015
Verified purchase

I switched to Oasys for Astigmatism and this is the only online shop that had them discounted at all (searched almost ten sites). The lenses are sourced from various regions globally do I was worried about shipping time but actually it came pretty fast, probably faster than the average online contact lens store. Highly recommended!

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November 2nd, 2011

As we are regular buyers through Smartbuy.com we can only produce positive reactions and confirm that there has never been any topic to discus +/- whatsoever. From this side I wish al the best towards Smartbuy.com

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February 3rd, 2022

First, they don't honor the "price match", they give you a long drawn out bible of company politics and then deny it. Second, watch out for "sourcing", that is double speak for find the cheapest price on the planet to make even more money from people trying to save a few pennies. Third, they use the absolute worst "carrier" on the planet (227th worldwide) Aramex, you won't believe some of the reviews. They send me a "tracking" number, carrier says not delivered after 4 days. And finally "customer service" lies about where they are located, she tells me Hong Kong when actually they are in Canada. Listen, LISTEN, every time you try to save a penny you spend a dollar. I was warned, and now so are you.

Tip for consumers:
BEWARE, read everything very thoroughly, just save your money and pay the extra for good service/product. This company is very shady, they really make you pay for saving a few dollars. Remember, it's all about the money.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Richard,

I am truly sorry to know that you have concerns with our price match policy, processing and delivery time. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you.

Also, please be advised that we have several Logistics Centers located around the world. However, we ship from HongKong or from Italy.

I would like to help you with your concern and if possible, kindly provide us with your order details.

Sincerely,

Katherine

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March 8th, 2015
Verified purchase

I ordered a pair of Ray ban for my 12 year old daughter, which she loves by the way. It took a little longer to get the glasses because they weren't in stock but I still got them within 2 weeks. And they gave me a 5% discount. I will definitely order from smartbuyglasses again

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Since 2006, SmartBuyGlasses has been a market leader in the online designer eyewear industry. With the biggest selection of designer sunglasses, glasses, and contact lenses, SmartBuyGlasses has delivered eyewear to thousands of satisfied customers.

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 to ensure that we are providing the most comprehensive range of eyewear at the best prices.

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