• SmartBuyGlasses

SmartBuyGlasses

Overview

SmartBuyGlasses has a rating of 3.4 stars from 1,753 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 10th among Eyeglasses sites.

  • Service
    191
  • Value
    182
  • Shipping
    189
  • Quality
    174

Proactively asks for customer feedback

This company responds to reviews on average within 2 hours

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 41.7%
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • Great selection, fast shipping, authentic products, the customer service is also fast and efficient.
  • I recommend them to everyone I know who wears sun or prescription glasses.

Critical highlights

  • However, as the shipment arrived from Hong Kong I will never be sure the goods are genuine...
  • And I would also cancel my credit card in case there is any fraudulent transaction by them.
How would you rate SmartBuyGlasses?
Top Positive Review

“Quick answers when I had some doubts and exclusively eyewears”

Vinícius B.
12/30/23

When I was choosing a new eyeglasses, I tried to find something on the internet, and the SmartBuyGlasses had the exact model that I wanted. Also, I sent so many e-mails for support in my purchase (how to make it properly to have a correct international purchase for myself), and they were very quick to answer me. The only issue was the long period to use my product (regarding to the shipment out o my country, and also in my country - 3 months waiting...). I think if you buy it in your country or somewhere nearby your country, it will took less time certainly.

Top Critical Review

“Better cheaper options out there, avoid.”

SM B.
2/26/24

They invited me to review, didn't like what I wrote, and had my review removed from Trustpilot - were not eager to resolve problems until they saw the review. Then hassled me, and finally got what they wanted as Trustpilot ditched my invited review. A legitimate company doesn't need to expend so much effort negating an honest review. Quality less than rivals - I've tried a few - and prescription not correctly created (or they didn't have proper knowledge of prisms and failed to ask questions). Price was double that of what I eventually received from another supplier. Avoid.

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customer service (191) hong kong (74) credit card (28) prescription glasses (30) contact lenses (29) prescription sunglasses (16) phone number (13)
Thumbnail of user smb13
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 26th, 2024

They invited me to review, didn't like what I wrote, and had my review removed from Trustpilot - were not eager to resolve problems until they saw the review. Then hassled me, and finally got what they wanted as Trustpilot ditched my invited review. A legitimate company doesn't need to expend so much effort negating an honest review. Quality less than rivals - I've tried a few - and prescription not correctly created (or they didn't have proper knowledge of prisms and failed to ask questions). Price was double that of what I eventually received from another supplier. Avoid.

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello there,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I am sorry to hear about what you have experienced. Please be assured that our team provides excellent services to our valued customers. Let me help you resolve the issue and for me to do that, I am requesting you please provide me with your order details. Kindly respond to my request.

Sincerely,
Katherine

Thumbnail of user crijnd
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

Had entered presription, but was not copied well into the order. Now stuck with with useless glasses my little son cannot wear.
Would be nice if they would settle this but didnt do so so far

Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Crijin,

I am sorry that you received a wrong prescription. Your feedback is highly appreciated, and please be assured that at SmartBuyGlasses, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality services to our customers.

We take our customers’ feedback very seriously so I will be contacting you shortly to help resolve this issue.

Sincerely,
Katherine

Thumbnail of user vinicius.aguiar.estudante
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 30th, 2023

When I was choosing a new eyeglasses, I tried to find something on the internet, and the SmartBuyGlasses had the exact model that I wanted. Also, I sent so many e-mails for support in my purchase (how to make it properly to have a correct international purchase for myself), and they were very quick to answer me. The only issue was the long period to use my product (regarding to the shipment out o my country, and also in my country - 3 months waiting...). I think if you buy it in your country or somewhere nearby your country, it will took less time certainly.

Products used:
Eyeglasses

Thumbnail of user alexanderzervos
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
October 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

WARNING!SCAMMERS 100% RUN AWAY.All the good reviews are fake 100%They took my money and didnt send amy sunglasses,asked for refound,they said 3-5 days to receive money back from 18 august that they stole my money every day they find an excuse not to inform me where is my money.They are professional crooks,criminal organization and i have attended to the police of my country to report them.They are disgusting criminals.RUN AWAY!

Tip for consumers:
Scammers

Products used:
Sunglasses

Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hi Alexander,

Thank you for your feedback. I understand that you have been waiting for your refund patiently and that you have put your trust on us in good faith in which we are very appreciative.

Please be informed that we have already processed the refunds, however, if you haven't received it yet, we are directly coordinating to your payment vendor. Please note that we are doing our best to resolve the issue.

Reply to our emails directly, so we can further assist you.

Sincerely,
Elveen

Thumbnail of user carolm3290
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 23rd, 2023

I started my process on 8/22/2023. I still have not received my glasses as of Saturday 9/23/2023 I understand it take a while because I have dealt with companies from China but I have never had to wait this this long (32 days). Also The tracking information is not in English. I did shat with someone but they did not find any tracking update since 9/12. During this time of waiting I had to buy another cheap pair from Glasses.com and was in less than 8days

Thumbnail of user carlot25
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 14th, 2022

Their logistic team was never able to tell where the product was, or give a reasonable ETA.

I kept receiving preposterous emails from CS providing completely unprofessional answers, with clearly the sole intention to buy some time. They use an obviously dilatory strategy of switching people from the CS who's dealing with your case in order to confuse you.

Frankly, I felt this website could actually be a scam. I would discourage anyone buying products from them.

Tip for consumers:
Don't ever use it. I still suspect it is a scam.

Products used:
Glasses

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hi Carlo,

We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us and I would like to personally assist you to make things right.

Please reply to my private message and let’s work together to resolve this.

Sincerely,
Hannah

Thumbnail of user davidt1802
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Very disappointed with the support that they provide and I wish that their return system was more smooth.
They did not send me the Stella McCartney accessories that was included in the listing (spectacle case, dust bag etc.) which makes me wonder if the spectacles are fake.

Unfortunately I did not buy via paypal so it seems like I don't have any security or backup now when the support isn't answering. 160 dollars for a pair of glasses that looked very different from the picture in the listing. Wow what a great purchase. Not.
One should only buy from smartbuyglasses if they're 100% sure of what they'll get and for the love of god! MAKE THE PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL!

Tip for consumers:
USE PAYPAL FOR SECURITY

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I did not use them, I want to send the back.

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello David,

I am really sorry to know that you have not received the accessories for your item and that you have not received a response to your email. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you.

Unfortunately, I did not receive your order information, if possible, please reply to my request with your Order ID and I will contact you right away to further assist you.

Sincerely,

Katherine

Thumbnail of user hungn100
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 9th, 2023

My order arrived rather quicker than I expected, in less than 2 weeks. The glasses are clean, clear and seem to match my prescription.

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Thumbnail of user jacobg337
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

9 days after placing an order I called for a status update and, after being given the runaround for over 2 hours and disconnected multiple times, they admitted that within 24 hours of my order being placed their supplier informed them that the frames I had selected were out of stock with no estimated availability date but they had not notified me and their website continued to falsely state my order would be delivered on time. They then refused to provide any compensation and I am still waiting to receive a refund for the canceled order.

Tip for consumers:
Don't

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Never received the item I ordered

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Jacob,

I know how frustrating it is that your order was not fulfilled. I am truly sorry to know that you have concerns with your order and you had to cancel it. Please accept my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you.

I will contact you right away to discuss this and resolve this in a timely manner.

Sincerely,

Katherine

Thumbnail of user susanam137
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 7th, 2023

You have to let know that products are coming from China buy donkey
To track your order it shows in Asian alfabet!
Poor,poor service. Don't advertise in English

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Thumbnail of user kevint761
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase

I ordered prescription eyeglasses from SmartBuyGlasses.com thinking I was saving money. However, you get what you pay for. I've had multiple issues during the order/return process. First, the item that was "in stock" took over 35 days to arrive. Second, the glasses arrived with a loose hinge, scratches on the frame, and glue spots left around the frame. Finally, when I tried to return the items, they don't give clear return instructions with customer service providing a different address that what you get when you enter the RMA# at USPS. So, it feels like even if you have an issue, they will make it very difficult to return/fix the problem. Stay away!

Tip for consumers:
Stay away from Smartbuyglasses.com! Saving a few dollars is not worth the headache of slow shipping, poor quality, and bad return policy.

Products used:
Prescription Eyeglasses

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry that your experience was not an amazing one.

We take our customers’ feedback very seriously so I will be contacting you shortly to help resolve this issue.

Sincerely,

Lauren

Thumbnail of user michaelo1689
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
May 9th, 2022
Verified purchase

Free shipping states 14day delivery, my order took 33 days.
Will make sure in the future to use US based companies to avoid the international shipping challenges.

Tip for consumers:
long shipping times for FREE deliveries

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glasses

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SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Dear Michael,

It is unfortunate that you have concerns regarding the delivery of your order. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you.

If possible, please reply to my request with your order information so I can further assist you.

Sincerely,
Katherine

Thumbnail of user richardm3315
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2022

First, they don't honor the "price match", they give you a long drawn out bible of company politics and then deny it. Second, watch out for "sourcing", that is double speak for find the cheapest price on the planet to make even more money from people trying to save a few pennies. Third, they use the absolute worst "carrier" on the planet (227th worldwide) Aramex, you won't believe some of the reviews. They send me a "tracking" number, carrier says not delivered after 4 days. And finally "customer service" lies about where they are located, she tells me Hong Kong when actually they are in Canada. Listen, LISTEN, every time you try to save a penny you spend a dollar. I was warned, and now so are you.

Tip for consumers:
BEWARE, read everything very thoroughly, just save your money and pay the extra for good service/product. This company is very shady, they really make you pay for saving a few dollars. Remember, it's all about the money.

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Richard,

I am truly sorry to know that you have concerns with our price match policy, processing and delivery time. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you.

Also, please be advised that we have several Logistics Centers located around the world. However, we ship from HongKong or from Italy.

I would like to help you with your concern and if possible, kindly provide us with your order details.

Sincerely,

Katherine

Thumbnail of user hassans131
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

To be honest, I am literally stunned to get this type of fantastic service for the amount I paid for 2 pairs of glasses. I lost my glasses last week and went to a few of the UK specs stores in London for urgent glasses. Most of them said they will need 7-10 days. Then I decided to order online. I received my glasses from SmartBuyGlasses in just 4 days! The quality of the glasses is excellent compared to the amount I paid and I would be even happy to pay 5 times more. I would definitely use this website for my future glasses and would recommend my friends as well. Thanks:)

Thumbnail of user ricks1265
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 3rd, 2022

This is a shady website. The glassses they send you are not the ones you prushase or see on their website. I paid a lot of money for nice black frames by Police, and received plastic glasses grey and orange befitting an 8 year-old. Never again!

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Rick,

I regret to know that the item you received is not the one you purchased. My apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you.

Please reply to my request with your order information so I can further assist you.

Sincerely,
Katherine

Thumbnail of user chloed87
1 review
3 helpful votes
August 15th, 2021

Ordered a replacement pair of Smith sunglasses for a pair that I had scratch Ed from an other retailer. Product that came was of inferior quality and the lenses started to peel within one week. Mind you I had the same pair purchased from Backcountry.com for two years with no issues from normal wear.

Return process has been a nightmare, multiple people email you leaving you in a run around. Long story short they won't give you a shipping label for a faulty product. Fine. But when you finally return the product, they will try to put through an exchange.

Not worth the money saved. Don't give businesses like this your time.

Tip for consumers:
Not worth your time. Stay away. The time it has taken to get my money back is not worth what I would have saved.

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Sun glasses

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Thumbnail of user alicen372
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 3rd, 2023

Absolutely horrible website.
Their phone number and everything imply that they operate in USA. However when you order smt - you learn that it was shipped from Hong Kong.
Websites states that they have easy returns blah-blah but then you learn that it cost 14.99 USD that you have to pay on top of your purchase to return smt from USA. Plus, after carefully reading all the fine print it seems that they will deduct more from the original amount paid cause they need to cover original shipment cost from HK to USA.
Given that during selection and checkout it does not clearly states that that's an international shipment and returns aren't free - it is very easy to fall for it and think that it will be a painless return.
NEVER AGAIN! Stay away from this company.

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Alice,

Thank you for your feedback. I am so sorry that you had disappointing experience with us and I apologize for all the inconvenience caused.

To be able to further assist you, kindly provide your order ID or the email address you used when you placed the order.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Ellen

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UPDATE: I appreciate your effort providing your order details. I have sent you an email, kindly please check. I appreciate your patience.

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UPDATE: I wanted to get in touch again, as I didn’t hear back from you after my last email. I just wanted to confirm if you have received it. If not, you can also check your spam or trash folder, as sometimes our emails end up there or your spam filter may have intercepted our automated emails.

Thumbnail of user adama1059
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

No problems with the product, delivery just takes really long since it's coming from Hong Kong

Thumbnail of user williec99
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
January 27th, 2021

You purchase a $400 dollar pair off glasses. One Len doesn't fit right they want pictures and stuff just to say they don't see it. How could they it's don't on their face, this action causes a person to have to purchase another pair of glasses from a different company that gives better service.,,,

Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hi Willie,

I am very sorry to hear that and please accept my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Unfortunately, I did not receive your order information. If possible, please respond to my message with your Order ID so I can contact you immediately.

Sincerely,

Caselyn

Thumbnail of user cheric183
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 20th, 2023

I just purchased my third pair of frames from Smart Buy glasses & highly recommend them.
I love to change up my look & they provide me with a more affordable way of doing just that.

Thumbnail of user jeans590
1 review
5 helpful votes
January 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Ordered my glasses over a month ago. They're made in China, not to my knowledge. The glasses were shipped in 7 days, but never made it to me. Somewhere in Hong Kong. After many emails, excuses, apologies, I finally asked for a refund. Very dissatisfied and will never order from them again.

Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Jean,

I am really sorry to know that you have not received your order yet. My sincere apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you.

Also, please be advised that we have several Logistics Centers located around the world. However, we ship from HongKong or from Italy.

Unfortunately, I did not receive your order information, if possible, please reply to my request with your Order ID and I will contact you right away to further assist you.

Sincerely,

Katherine

Thumbnail of user stephenm1162
1 review
7 helpful votes
August 18th, 2020

Started off great, they were able to make up prescription sunglasses for me, even though i have a astigmatism. Paid, waited patiently. Glasses arrived was very happy, until the Oakley sign feel out of its insert to which i noticed (FAKE) poor quality frames. I have another pair of Oakley's which are over ten years old and still have the Oakley sign inserted into them. Made the complaint was told to send them back, to which i asked how long this would take?, no answer just send back. So why must i send them back and wait with no glasses for them to then send me the genuine/real glasses. Why not send them the first time and why not say to a unhappy customer we (Smartbuysunglasses) will send the replacements first then ill send the defects back then. Will not recommend this company to anyone.

Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Hello Stephen,

Thank you for your feedback. I would like to apologise for the late response.

I am very sorry to hear that you received a defective item. Please accept my apologies for the inconveniences caused.

Please be assured that all our products are 100% authentic; all of them come with the full packaging and a 2 year warranty on manufacturing defects. We have been servicing our customers for more than 10 years and your product was sourced directly from the brand. If you are still not 100% satisfied, don't worry you can still use our 100 days return policy.

I can see that my colleague has tried to reach out to you via email. Kindly please reply to the email so that we can assist you further on this matter.

Sincerely,
Nicole

Thumbnail of user johnk2639
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
January 27th, 2021
Verified purchase

The worst online shopping experience I have ever had. Literally. Wrong product received, somehow two different lens types in the same order. Was told, first to send photos as they didn't believe me, photos sent, advised someone would come back to me in 72 hours, which they didn't, was then told another 72 hours. Then they said I could either pay to send the lenses sent in error back from Dubai to Singapore registered post: then they would wait to receive them, and then dispatch new lenses, so something which they told me would take two days has taken three weeks so far and will likely take another two weeks including my having to pay to return the product sent in their error. So I'm still using my old lenses. Or they said they would give me 20% off a completely new order so I would have paid 180% of the original cost plus all the inconvenience. The worst customer service I have ever experienced by far, do yourself a favour and DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE THIS SITE

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Contact lenses

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Dear Lori,

Please accept my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused. I will contact you shortly to discuss the issue and resolve it in a timely manner.

Sincerely,

Caselyn

Thumbnail of user karlw25
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 14th, 2016

I really need these to work, live and feed my family, all I get is updates saying ''preparing for delivery'' and it has been a week plus now.

I dont know it shouldn't take this long and the communication should be a lot more clear, I have nothing and I am suffering.

I do not want to talk bad about this company and I see many are happy but me is going very $#*!ty right now.

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Thumbnail of user servicemgtsbgs
SmartBuyGlasses S. – SmartBuyGlasses Rep

Dear Karl,

Thank you for the feedback. We're very sorry for the time taken to process your order. Rest assured it is currently at our optical lab for the lens processing and fitting aka "preparing for delivery". This usually takes around 3-5 working days, so will be completed and shipped within the next 24-48 hrs.

In the future we recommend considering items in the Fast Shipping section, as these are guaranteed to be in stock and available for immediate shipping/lens processing.

If you have any further concerns, feel free to contact our Service Manager at servicemanager@smartbuyglasses.com

Regards,
Ben

Thumbnail of user anthonyq329
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 18th, 2022
Verified purchase

First things first, I have read a ton of reviews claiming this company sells fakes, if you are on the fence because of that concern, keep reading…

I broke a pair of Lunor 234 A5 frames recently, these are $495 frames, so naturally I looked around the internet to find a deal. This site is the only one I could find with anything that was less than full price. Lunor frames are handcrafted in Germany and super high end, which means very difficult to replicate.

I ordered my replacement frames and was careful to read the processing times they have on their website, expecting that given those details and the general state of the current economy, it could take a month to get my items. If you order, you must keep your expectations in line, as this is certainly not a quick turnaround purchase.

When breaking my original frames, I'm the lenses miraculously remained unscathed. Upon arrival of the frames today, they came with a 100% legit Lunor case and cloth, along with what appears to be 100% legit frames. Compared my original (broken) frames to the new ones and if this site sells fake frames, it is the best damn fake I have ever seen.

*It is worth noting, I did not purchase the same color frames as my old, just the same style. So I couldn't verify the exact colors of all the components versus the originals I have, but the feel and quality seem exactly the same AND my lenses fit in the frames without any issues.

I included a few photos here, hope this review is helpful!

The process wasn't without hiccups, but still deserves a 5 star review for being a legit discount site!

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Since 2006, SmartBuyGlasses has been a market leader in the online designer eyewear industry. With the biggest selection of designer sunglasses, glasses, and contact lenses, SmartBuyGlasses has delivered eyewear to thousands of satisfied customers.

Business History

SmartBuyGlasses is part of the SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group, one of the world's leading online designer eyewear retailers with operations in the US, Canada and Italy. With cross-continent operations we are able to work closer with our global distributors to ensure that we are providing the most comprehensive range of eyewear at the best prices.

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