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Buy Eyeglasses Online

Frame #3391 ($8.00), by Zenni Optical

I've had to wear glasses for a long time. I remember having to pay quite exorbitant prices from time to time -- due to the frame, lens power, Anti-Reflective coating, etc.

Recently, I decided to check out the prescription eyeglasses available online. I was looking for something very affordable/economically-priced. I also wanted a plastic frame. They're more durable, can be thrown around, and I prefer the bridge as compared to the irritating nosepieces of metal frames.

I decided on 3 stores -- Global Eyeglasses, Eyewear Magic, and Zenni Optical. These three stores have a great selection of frames.

I didn't have problems with any. Here's a short rundown of the experience with each store.

1) Global Eyeglasses

Global EyeGlasses explains how to measure your PD (pupillary distance) very well, thanks to the visual below.

• Arrived very quickly -- something I always appreciate.
• The frame was a clearance pair, so I got it for just $1.50.
• + $6.99 per side for lenses (high myopia!).
• $6.99 for AR coating (which I didn't select).
• Shipping (in USA): $5.99

Discount Code: "glassyeyes" (good for 10% off)

Total Cost: $19.37

2) EyewearMagic Inc.

• Free Anti-Reflective Coating with all lenses (nice!)
• 2 free gifts. At the time of my purchase, one gift was a mini screwdriver -- very useful for spectacle screws...
• $12, frame + lens
• They also let you know if a frame is too wide for your face, according to the PD you input. I thought this was convenient.
• Find your best frame by frame style -- good info. My favorite is the executive look, how about you?
• Purchasing and production division is in China (so that's where the package comes from)
• Shipping (in USA): Flat rate of $8.00

Bits of the lens cleaning cloth were coming off on the glasses, but the lens case was unique.

Total Cost: $20.00

* 3) Zenni Optical

I liked Zenni best.

• Trendy eyewear starting from $8.00 (pic right at the top is by Zenni)
• +$4.95 for Anti-Reflective Coating
• Very high prescriptions available
• Shipping (in USA): Flat rate of $4.95

Total Cost: $17.90

That's it. I read about problems a few people had with Zenni -- slow shipping and bad customer service were the two I remembered. I experienced neither (the shipping was within the 2-week timeframe as stated on the website). Their customer service rep contacted me to confirm my order too (due to the high prescription).

I thought there'd be some kind of gimmick somewhere with Zenni, but I'm very happy with my $8 two-tone plastic frames. I enjoy online shopping when it's fuss-free. For me, Zenni takes the top spot.

Incentive Programs

If you’re a business owner, you’re likely to find a rewards program beneficial in numerous ways.

A well-designed program can result in increased sales, customer loyalty, and improved performance from employees. An effective employee recognition system also reinforces the most important outcomes that people create for your business. This motivates the people you work with to continue to contribute to the overall success of your organization.

Online Rewards provides a range of programs for an effective employee recognition system. The types of rewards you could select from at Online Rewards are almost limitless (to be exact, there are more than 20,000,000 items available!).



Catalogs are flexible as they can be customized to your needs, in terms of pricing and the merchandise you’d like to surprise your lucky employees with. Merchandise ranges from gift cards/gift certs, to DVDs, books, Cartier and Gucci watches, and a whole lot more.

These reward options are part of the innovative and comprehensive incentive programs designed by Online Rewards. A highly experienced and committed management team is behind the company. The team has 40+ years in management consulting, marketing, multi-media, large scale e-commerce, and Fortune 100 internet consulting.

* A Tip: Remember is to include ALL employees in your incentives program. Otherwise, you run the risk of being seen as practicing favoritism -- which would make your program efforts go down the drain.

Coupons and Freebies

If you do a lot of shopping online, this is a good place to check out!

CouponCabin.com has discount coupons for stores like Nike, Nordstrom, The Body Shop, Figleaves, FragranceX, Ikea, and more. There's a section on deals that are expiring in the next three days. CouponCabin updates itself daily, but the money saving offers on this section are on the way out for good, so be quick if you want to save online.

The coupons ARE:

* "online coupons"
* valid only for orders made online
* free for customers to use
* instantly redeemable
* activated when you click (or type in the code at the seller's site)
* time sensitive
* updated daily

The coupons ARE NOT:

* printable
* valid in retail or mall stores
* rebates

The people behind CouponCabin search consumer emails, online forums, blogs, merchant sites and even the Sunday newspaper looking for elusive coupon codes e-tailers release to "special customers". In total, they monitor discounts to more than 875 online stores, sort through 2,000 weekly e-mails and update the directory three times a day so that visitors can take advantage of these great online savings.

You can also sign up for CouponCabin's weekly newsletter, for the best coupon code findings delivered straight to your inbox. The e-mail is sent on Mondays. The website has a box for you to enter your e-mail address to receive this publication.

Interesting tidbit: Amazon.com pioneered online coupons in the late 90's to reward their best customers with special discounts. Today however, online coupons are also used to attract new customers.