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California
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Great experience
October 17, 2015

Ordered a pair of glasses for my frame-obsessed mother who is not internet savvy. She found a pair she liked and I was positive I could get them cheaper. Sure enough, SmartBuyGlasses had them for significantly cheaper. Transaction was painless and shipping was quick. Very happy!

Date of experience: October 16, 2015
Canada
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Great glasses and service
June 26, 2015

Very happy to find a site that offered prescription sunglasses as well as regular glasses. The site itself is easy to use and it has a lot of style choices in every price range. I bought one pair of glasses and one pair of prescription sunglasses and I LOVE them both. Quality is great. My glasses arrived fairly quickly.

Date of experience: June 26, 2015
Canada
1 review
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I ordered Raybans 6 days ago, credit card has been charged. I did not get any email confirmation of order. There is no phone number to call and when I call the number on my credit card statement it goes to a different company. I have sent an additional message off the website to try and cancel, only want my money back right now. Communication has been very challenging.

I have now been contacted which is good, I'll update when my money is refunded.

UPDATE, funds have been refunded. This may have all been a misunderstanding I don't know, ultimate they refunded the funds so I have adjusted my rating.

Date of experience: May 4, 2016
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Sam K.,

You can be assured that as one of the largest global online retailers for designer eyewear, yes we are real.

I can see that the Order Confirmation email was indeed sent immediately after your order was placed. Please check your SPAM folder and add us to your address book to prevent any updates from being intercepted by your email provider.

Our customer service team have already responded to your queries over Facebook and email so feel free to let us know if you have any concerns there.

Regards,
Ben

Canada
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Will keep coming back.
April 4, 2015

I have bought a Ray Ban and a Persol from this site.The price and quality of the merchandise has been absolutely fantastic. I am certain that in future I will buy more stuff from SmartBuyGlasses and will definitely recommend them to any one who is looking to buy designer sunglasses at probably the most competitive prices.

Date of experience: April 4, 2015
Ireland
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Deception
May 16, 2015

Smartbuyglasses advertis glasses at a price they cant supply you with. Their site deceives you into thinking all glasses are stock items. They take your money, make you wait weeks then request you pick an alternative from their stock list. Pure deception. All your email questions are answered robotically. The only plus is after months of fobbing you off with lies and keeping your money, is that, they do refund you.My advice is if you want sunglasses for a 2017 holiday buy somewhere else

Date of experience: May 16, 2015
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Geo,

I'm very sorry to hear that we were not able to fulfill your order within the time frame we advertised. From time to time some delays may happen due to the brand's popularity/exclusivity or limited production line.

We strive to do the best we can in providing the largest range of designer eyewear at the best prices and plus best customer service to our customers, however, there is always a room for improvement and we thank you for sharing your feedback.

Best Regards,
SmartBuyGlasses

Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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My order was placed in Canada. I placed an order on October 23,2011 for a pair of D&G glasses, just the frames no lenses. I was so excited about the amount of glasses they carry and the prices are just phenomenal. However, I recently checked the order status and it said that the model was discontinued. I don't know why my particular frames were still on the website if they've been discontinued. I called the customer service line and I was reassured that I will receive all of my money back in 3-4 business days. I'm so disappointed about everything and now I have to buy my frames at full price at lenscrafter. They need to step their game up and delete all of the discontinued models.

Date of experience: October 25, 2011
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Hello Melissa,
I am really sorry that we couldn’t provide you the glasses you originally wanted since the model you ordered is now discontinued.
Usually any refund should be processed within 24 hours, however it could take 3 to 4 days for the bank to approve the the transfer/refund and complete the transaction.
Please contact us at servicemanager@smartbuyglasses.ca providing your order ID; we will check your order and will provide you a refund proof to check directly with your bank.
Regards,
Augustin | SBG

Mexico
1 review
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Good result
May 18, 2016

I received my order a bit later than I expected. At first I was not informed about the delay. But when I wrote to the company, one of the managers Rafael wrote me back with explanation and apologies. At the end I received my order in a very good shape. The product is very good as well. Thanks

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
Argentina
1 review
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Wainting
January 22, 2016

Unfortunately i did not have my glasses yet. The courrier provider is a mess in Argentina. I have to pay an store fee for each day of custody they provide.
You have to give your customers the opportunity to choose a carrier (UPS, DHL, Fedex) even is there is an extra charge.

Date of experience: January 22, 2016
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Dear Sergio,

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems in order to receive your purchase. Please in order to help you with this issue, send us an email to servicemanager@smartbuyglasses.com with your order id.

Sincerely,

Ben

Georgia
1 review
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I tried on glasses while I was on vacation as I had the input of the Optician, and my Mother and sister. Normally it is just me and the Optician. Found lovely frames; all 3 agreed they were best. I got them from SmartBuy with a 2 year warranty for a fraction of the cost. Everyone loves them and except for having to return them if they get damaged (and remember the warranty) I can honestly say that they made a big difference in the cost of having to get new glasses. Great site. Dr. Jill

Date of experience: January 19, 2015
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Been trying to order sunglasses for 4 days. Website does not upload my order, then when it seems to be working it does not recognize my prescription (loaded or saved). Called, phones will not answer, left call back number - they did call back and asked for an email order. 3 days now and nothing. Tried today and through the same as the beginning. Would rather pay $750.00 per pair than waste my time with these knuckleheads.

Date of experience: March 23, 2014
India
1 review
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Wonderful
April 24, 2015

D sunglasses I oedered n got were original authentic new spotless wid proper case cloth warranty card instruction etc.
Prices are also on lower side.
Courier delivery was on time.
I m fully satisfied wid d product n d site smart buy n will highly recommend it.

Dr. Rajan Gupta

Date of experience: April 24, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
7 helpful votes
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BUYER BEWARE!
January 26, 2018

Still waiting for my sunglasses! I ordered a pair of Maui Jim on January 9th. Received email that glasses were shipped on the 11th from Hong Kong. Have not received as of yet. I have called customer service several times without success. They say that glasses is held in customs. I see by reviews that its a common practice. Obviously, they have problems with Hong Kong distributor. I was told by customer service that they were trying to resolve problem and they would get back to me. They never did! I just called this morning and nothing has been resolved.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Hi Martha,

Thank you for your review.

I can't express enough how sorry I am about the delay on your shipment. Please know that we are doing our best to improve our service and logistics on a daily basis.

As per checking, our Service Manager is already in correspondence with you regarding this issue. We thank you for your patience in this matter.

Sincerely,

John
SmartBuyGlasses

Netherlands
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Excellent service
March 27, 2015

Excellent, prompt service for a great price and no shipping costs. A large assortment of frames in every price range. Low priced frames and the well known brands. In my experience the best online optician.

Date of experience: March 27, 2015
Canada
1 review
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Before Christmas I ordered Maui Jim sunglasses
January 21, 2015

Before Christmas I ordered Maui Jim sunglasses. The price was competitive, product was shipped by regular post and I was able to track the shipment. Very satisfied with delivery time and condition of the product. Compliments on the careful packing to protect my new sunglasses!

Date of experience: January 21, 2015
GB
1 review
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Items not received..
September 3, 2020

... but not the fault of the company, unfortunately the glasses were misplaced by Royal Mail and never delivered due to the huge strain on these services due to Covid-19. SBG did eventually refund for this but it did take a bit of back and forth correspondence between us. But I want to fair and say it was an extremely difficult period for them so I really appreciate them resolving the issue despite the time taken. Would look to buy from them again in the future.

Date of experience: August 4, 2020
SmartBuyGlasses S. SmartBuyGlasses Rep
over a year old

Hi Caroline,

We are sorry that your experience was not an amazing one. At SmartBuyGlasses, we strive to provide the best experience we can for our customers.

We are continuing to improve our business and product offerings on a daily basis. I hope that you will consider purchasing from us in the future and give us the opportunity to show the improvements we have made.

Sincerely,
Nicole

Canada
1 review
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Excellent Experience
June 4, 2015

Ordered glasses and sunglasses and they came quickly and exactly as ordered. This site has a great selection of designer and brand name glasses that I couldn't find on other sites at reasonable prices. I was able to get both pairs for the price of one at the optometrist.

Date of experience: June 4, 2015
South Africa
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Very quick and professional service. The particular sunglasses that I ordered was out of stock - Smart Buy Glasses contacted me straight away with alternative options as well as offered me a discount on my alternative order. The order was shipped to me in record time and I was very happy with my order.

Date of experience: February 11, 2014
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Excellent place to pick up a pair of prescription glasses. I loved a pair I saw at Lenscrafters but the frames+lenses together cost $428 there. I found the exact frames with the same high-index 1.61 lenses on SmartBuyGlasses for about $140. They arrived in a reasonable amount of time, the frames were excellent, and the prescription perfect. I couldn't be happier.

Date of experience: September 15, 2014
Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Stlylish Shades
March 23, 2015

Once again I was in search for a new pair of sunglasses. I ordered a pair of mirrored Carrera sunglasses from SmartBuyGlasses. The fit was perfect and I like the reflective lens. I`ve made SamrtBuyGlasses my one and only source for sunglasses and readers. They have the best selection and prices. And the customer service is exceptional. When having to exchange a pair which did not fit, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my needs.
Bravo to SmartBuyGlasses... looking forward to ordering from you again.

Date of experience: March 23, 2015
Singapore
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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I ordered from smartbuyglases.com.sg, and started out with a few concerns especially since it took so long to get confirmation on whether the item had shipped. Just a word of advice to buyers - check whether your item is in stock, as if it isn't there will be extra time required to confirm the stock with their supplier, and get the item shipped to the distribution centre before it's shipped to you. Overall, it took ~3 weeks from purchase to delivery; initially I contacted Customer Support as I wasn't sure what the status was, but they were extremely timely and efficient, and continued to provide updates on the item status going forward.

Once the item was shipped to me I received it within 2 working days. I'll definitely buy again - my item was in perfect condition and is an authentic piece - but will make sure to choose items that are in stock so it arrives faster!

Date of experience: July 18, 2018

Overview

SmartBuyGlasses has a rating of 3.2 stars from 1,756 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with SmartBuyGlasses most frequently mention customer service, fast delivery and ray ban. SmartBuyGlasses ranks 13th among Eyeglasses sites.

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