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| Thread ID: 119636 | 2011-08-02 01:29:00 | NZ spectacle shops.... | Question (15792) | PC World Chat |
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| 1220492 | 2011-08-04 01:22:00 | How would they even know who you are? | Question (15792) | ||
| 1220493 | 2011-08-04 02:41:00 | How would they even know who you are? Good point. They might assume the User Name I've posted under all this time is infact that of a similarly named employee. That would not necessarily be a correct assumption. Nevertheless, I'd hate to cause the poor guy any trouble.:xmouth: |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1220494 | 2011-08-04 06:45:00 | You could always not use a username that is the same as your real name. | Question (15792) | ||
| 1220495 | 2011-08-04 10:26:00 | They can still find out who you are no matter what name you use. They could if they really wanted too, get your email address from Fairfa who own PC World and then trace you through your ISP. BTW my key is not working. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1220496 | 2011-08-04 10:28:00 | If they want to spend thousands of dollars in return for no gain, sure.... | Question (15792) | ||
| 1220497 | 2011-08-05 05:40:00 | To Billy T and others - please accord me a little bit of credit here :) No offence was intended, but: Step One: Make it clear what you are talking about at the beginning, not at the end. Step Two: Work out how to get the overseas supplier to adjust the frames etc. There's a heap more to fitting a new pair of specs than just dropping them on your face and hooking behind your ears. Everybody is different, and if you have a high or low bridge on your nose the frames and lenses need to match that. I have graduated lenses and my current optometrist uses a jig to get the lense centered on my pupil for the straight ahead. The last one didn't, so I had to tilt my head back slightly to get the straight ahead in focus. New lenses had to be made, but I never went back after I got the replacements, I found a new optometrist who would do the job properly. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1220498 | 2011-08-05 08:05:00 | Billy makes a very valid point, and one that Maori, Asians or PI's would be very wise to beware of - most frames need a honky-style nose to sit reliably in the right spot, but many of the above groups have a very low, flattened bridge to the nose, and the specs can sit hopelessly low. Best bet if you have a nose like Mike Tyson is to buy a metal frame which has nosepads on adjustable metal pad-arms. These can be bent way down to fit the nose. A plastic frame offers pretty much zero practical adjustment for the bridge, so is a riskier choice. This is most critical when it comes to bifocals and progressives. Centering for progressive lenses is a process that leaves very little room for error, and is not a task for a shamateur to attempt (I don't even like measuring it myself, even after 20 years in the job). It is best achieved when wearing the very same frame that is going to be used for the lenses, which is something that's probably not possible with online purchases. |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1220499 | 2011-08-05 08:55:00 | of course, they can get adjusted in NZ at a fee. some may not charge you hoping you will visit them next time .... again in Asia IME it's free. On travel a screw fell out, they repaired in minutes and refuse to accept payment. plastic frames can also be adjusted by softening/heated it ... maybe if you go the the places where they have their own technicians onsite rather than the chain stores who outsource the jobs. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1220500 | 2011-08-06 14:52:00 | Went to spec savers today. It was a LOT more expensive than i expected...the "pair of glasses from $69 onwards, including lens and frame" offer? That assumes only the standard pair of lenses. If you have a particularly high vision, need coated pair of lenses, thin lenses, etc, then all of that is extra. My lenses alone (thin ones) ended up costing $250 by themselves, and the frames were $239. Thank god for the 30% discount and my $300 insurance cover. |
Question (15792) | ||
| 1220501 | 2011-08-06 23:32:00 | Went to spec savers today. It was a LOT more expensive than i expected...the "pair of glasses from $69 onwards, including lens and frame" offer? That assumes only the standard pair of lenses. If you have a particularly high vision, need coated pair of lenses, thin lenses, etc, then all of that is extra. My lenses alone (thin ones) ended up costing $250 by themselves, and the frames were $239. Thank god for the 30% discount and my $300 insurance cover. Not sure how Specsavers work indepth but these guys are in Auckland too. My mum got a pair in Wellington here. You just pick the frames - color coded to prices and you can upgrade lenses if you want ...... www.budgeteyewear.co.nz So with the cheapest frames you can get a full pair at $80NZ or $160NZ if you want thin lenses instead. If you want tinting etc .. it will cost more. Oh and eye test might be extra :D |
Nomad (952) | ||
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