Since I have been living on my own for quite a while, I am used to making my own decisions. I consider myself generally very good in decision making. I never rush. I always look for alternatives and evaluate them long enough before major purchases.
However, I am not so good about putting the word out and consulting others. Strange for someone who makes a living as a consultant:)
I am 45 and I have been wearing glasses since I was 8. So, prescription glasses have always been an important purchase in my life. Normally, I do not wear brand name clothing unless things are purchased at deep discounts or from outlet stores. Glasses are a different story. I almost always go out for purchasing glasses telling myself:" I am not buying an expensive brand name this time!" and end up with expensive glasses.
The last 4 frames I have purchased were: Silhouette, Versace, Gucci and Armani. I do not know how I ended up buying glasses that cost more than 1,000 TL each time (lenses included).
Things have changed this year. I mentioned to a few friends that I was sick and tired of overpaying for expensive glasses and one of those friends told me about an excellent place to get my new glasses. I got a brand new pair of Lacoste glasses(yeah, I know another brand name) and new lenses for my existing Silhouette frame for....... drum roll please.....525 TL!
I will include friends and family in my search process from now on. Got my lesson...
I have ordered back up glasses on line also and never had a problem with any of them. Great deal though..it pays to check with your friends
ReplyDeleteThe Ministry of Health in Turkey banned online sales of prescription glasses and contact lenses so, I do not have that option.
ReplyDeleteThe new place I found through my friend is a wholesaler who also sells retail. I guess that made all the diference.