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  1. 12-04-2007, 04:49 PM #1
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    Default AAGGHH!! 3 Kids Needing Glasses At The Same Time!!

    So I finally got everyone's eye appointments taken care of and the result was that 2 of my dds needed new perscriptions plus the baby will be needing to wear glasses for at least 2 hrs a day.
    I'm counting my blessings with this situation-
    at least all of the houseapes didn't need glasses
    my older 2 ds pay for their own glasses
    I had a medical emergency fund set up
    I went to Eyemart & b/c I took all 3 kids in at the same time to pick out their new glasses, they gave me a 10% off discount for each kid
    When all was said & done,I paid $293.44 for 3 pairs of glasses-that's new lenses & frames(2 of which were the flexible, kid proof ones) - and 2 of the glasses were bifocals. I thought for sure that I would have to pay double.
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  2. 12-04-2007, 05:07 PM #2
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    That's actually a good price for all those glasses!!
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  3. 12-04-2007, 06:00 PM #3
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    Default glasses

    our whole family of 5 wears them, they are soooo pricey, that is a really good price though!!!!
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    NOW DEBT FREE!!! ALL $16,500.00 OF IT!!
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  4. 12-04-2007, 06:03 PM #4
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    Ouch! You did a great job getting low prices though.
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  5. 12-04-2007, 08:04 PM #5
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    Sounds like you got some great deals on those new glasses!! That's a blessing, for sure...
    Kace - married to Dh 12 years

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  6. 12-04-2007, 08:20 PM #6
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    Next time you should try 39dollarglasses.com or http://www.lbweyewear.com/index.html

    The second one has glasses as low as $24 and they have bifocals!!
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    Sounds like not a bad deal! I know after insurance my one pair alone was over $200. But yes, I had to go and get the cute ones.

    Also, what about buying used frames? I would assume the Dr. would let you bring in any frame to fit lenses to. I have not done this myself but realized that next time, if I replace these frames, I should just look eBay for some nifty ones.
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  8. 12-04-2007, 08:32 PM #8
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    you did really well! All that including bifocals and special frames!

    (and I made a note of the sites mentioned by YankeeMom for the future - thanks!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by YankeeMom View Post
    Next time you should try 39dollarglasses.com or http://www.lbweyewear.com/index.html

    The second one has glasses as low as $24 and they have bifocals!!
    they use to have a $29 dollar glasses store here & we used to get our glasses from them -about 10 yrs ago...now they left the area
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    You did good! Not bad for three pairs. BTW--Your handsome little one (in your avatar) is adorable.
    Mom to two crazy boys
    and wife to Mr. Wonderful

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    Quote Originally Posted by acidcookie View Post
    Sounds like not a bad deal! I know after insurance my one pair alone was over $200. But yes, I had to go and get the cute ones.

    Also, what about buying used frames? I would assume the Dr. would let you bring in any frame to fit lenses to. I have not done this myself but realized that next time, if I replace these frames, I should just look eBay for some nifty ones.
    You also reminded me about something -I have always tried to keep the costs down w/the frames & when a kid had to get a new prescription, I would just have them replace the lenses. But this time I couldn't get away with doing that idea...doggonit, why do kids have to be so rough on things??lol.
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    My 6 yr. old grandson has been wearing glasses since he was 2, and believe me, they don't make glasses kid proof enough for him, LOL.

    I think you did extremely well on the price. Especially for three kids.
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    Wow that is an impressive price. Great shopping skills .
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