Comments on: You Know What They Say…You Get What You Paid For http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:28:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Blogging Away Debt » Blog Archive » I Followed Your Advice, and Said Something About My Glasses http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1728 Blogging Away Debt » Blog Archive » I Followed Your Advice, and Said Something About My Glasses Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:10:27 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1728 [...] I went back to my eye doctor for my contact lens check-up and mentioned the gap between the lens and the frame on my eyeglasses. The technician took a look, and immediately he said that the wire bottom probably needs to be tightened. He went back to their eyeglass repair room and he came back about 5 minutes later. [...] [...] I went back to my eye doctor for my contact lens check-up and mentioned the gap between the lens and the frame on my eyeglasses. The technician took a look, and immediately he said that the wire bottom probably needs to be tightened. He went back to their eyeglass repair room and he came back about 5 minutes later. [...]

]]> By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1567 Tricia Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:46:23 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1567 Thank you everyone for leaving your thoughts! I will say something on Monday, after I get my prescription for my contact lenses ;) Sometimes I just worry about being one of those customers that complains at the smallest things. But you all are right - even though I paid less for the glasses doesn't mean I should put up with poor quality. Thank you everyone for leaving your thoughts! I will say something on Monday, after I get my prescription for my contact lenses ;)

Sometimes I just worry about being one of those customers that complains at the smallest things. But you all are right – even though I paid less for the glasses doesn’t mean I should put up with poor quality.

]]> By: Jenni http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1563 Jenni Fri, 06 Oct 2006 22:09:43 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1563 You should definitly say something, they could break later because of it. You should definitly say something, they could break later because of it.

]]> By: Zach Graham http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1552 Zach Graham Fri, 06 Oct 2006 18:26:16 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1552 That's one of those things you don't want to skimp on. I made a similar (regretful) decision by buying a cheaper frame for my glasses. Not long after buying them I noticed the paint on the glasses was chipping off, revealing the metal underneath. I don't know how this could have happened, I treat all of my stuff very carefully, with kid gloves almost. That’s one of those things you don’t want to skimp on. I made a similar (regretful) decision by buying a cheaper frame for my glasses. Not long after buying them I noticed the paint on the glasses was chipping off, revealing the metal underneath. I don’t know how this could have happened, I treat all of my stuff very carefully, with kid gloves almost.

]]> By: Amber http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1551 Amber Fri, 06 Oct 2006 18:24:46 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1551 Definately double check and make sure they're right. My glasses have to last me 4 years (I can get a new pair every two and my perscription doesn't change much so I alternate between getting new glasses and getting new sunglasses) they're definately an investment you need to be correct. Definately double check and make sure they’re right. My glasses have to last me 4 years (I can get a new pair every two and my perscription doesn’t change much so I alternate between getting new glasses and getting new sunglasses) they’re definately an investment you need to be correct.

]]> By: Karen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1546 Karen Fri, 06 Oct 2006 14:33:01 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1546 My glasses have a gap between the lens and the frame on the outside. It's the way they are supposed to be....but....if yours are not, then they need to fix them, definitely!!! Lots of eyewear companies in my area have a "satisfaction guaranteee" advertised that if you are not happy for any reason, even if you just don't like them, they will switch them out. I would mention that, and don't be afraid to speak to a manager if necessary! My glasses have a gap between the lens and the frame on the outside. It’s the way they are supposed to be….but….if yours are not, then they need to fix them, definitely!!! Lots of eyewear companies in my area have a “satisfaction guaranteee” advertised that if you are not happy for any reason, even if you just don’t like them, they will switch them out. I would mention that, and don’t be afraid to speak to a manager if necessary!

]]> By: D http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1545 D Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:45:05 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1545 Of course take them back. I don't care what the price was you deserve to have a quality product from the get go. Of course take them back. I don’t care what the price was you deserve to have a quality product from the get go.

]]> By: carol http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1542 carol Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:24:29 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1542 YEs, please take them back!The may be less expensive than the others, but you still paid for a service and a product to do a certain job! YEs, please take them back!The may be less expensive than the others, but you still paid for a service and a product to do a certain job!

]]> By: Jen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1541 Jen Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:20:34 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1541 Absolutely make them fix them!!! I've been wearing glasses since the third grade, and I've never had a new pair where there was gap between the lens and the frame. Also, if the lens is the incorrect size for the frame, then that also means the center of the lens is not aligned with your pupil. This means you aren't seeing things as clearly as you could, or over time, your glasses will bother you because things are a little off. Absolutely make them fix them!!! I’ve been wearing glasses since the third grade, and I’ve never had a new pair where there was gap between the lens and the frame.

Also, if the lens is the incorrect size for the frame, then that also means the center of the lens is not aligned with your pupil. This means you aren’t seeing things as clearly as you could, or over time, your glasses will bother you because things are a little off.

]]> By: Eva http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1539 Eva Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:03:10 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1539 Take them back! Having skimped about 6 months ago and not gotten my glasses directly from my doctors office, I'm now having to get a whole new pair. Don't accept anything that isn't exactly what you want. You might have to pay a bit more for the quality, but when it has to do with your health (eye health in this case) it's worth the extra money. You'll end up paying more in the long run (like I did). Take them back! Having skimped about 6 months ago and not gotten my glasses directly from my doctors office, I’m now having to get a whole new pair. Don’t accept anything that isn’t exactly what you want. You might have to pay a bit more for the quality, but when it has to do with your health (eye health in this case) it’s worth the extra money. You’ll end up paying more in the long run (like I did).

]]> By: Maggie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1538 Maggie Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:00:10 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1538 No! Take them back! Glasses are something you depend on everyday. If the cost make you sick, calculate the cost per wear. Remember, You should be happy with what you see when you look in the mirror. Treat yourself well by getting decent glasses. They are worth a little extra. No! Take them back! Glasses are something you depend on everyday. If the cost make you sick, calculate the cost per wear. Remember, You should be happy with what you see when you look in the mirror. Treat yourself well by getting decent glasses. They are worth a little extra.

]]> By: Kira http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1537 Kira Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:33:31 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1537 Also, this increases the likelihood that if you drop them or something, the lenses will fall out of the frame. Also, this increases the likelihood that if you drop them or something, the lenses will fall out of the frame.

]]> By: Steve Heath http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/comment-page-1/#comment-1536 Steve Heath Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:07:12 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2006/10/you-know-what-they-sayyou-get-what-you-paid-for/#comment-1536 Definately say something. My experience with optomotrists (sp?) is that they can very easily adjust all kinds of things to make it perfect for you, they just need the feedback about what is wrong with it. If it's bothering you already this far into it, if you don't fix it now, in a few months you'll be driven so batty you go buy another pair. Definately say something. My experience with optomotrists (sp?) is that they can very easily adjust all kinds of things to make it perfect for you, they just need the feedback about what is wrong with it.

If it’s bothering you already this far into it, if you don’t fix it now, in a few months you’ll be driven so batty you go buy another pair.

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