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txm
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Joined: June 27, 2008
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June 28, 2008 - 04:16 AM |
 
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Does anybody know the best place to get glasses made (I already have my prescription), preferably good quality designer glasses (not sunglasses or anything) at a reasonable price??
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bjandmegsabroad
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June 28, 2008 - 05:29 AM |
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the cheapest place, with the biggest variety of frames as well, is the glasses market near the Shanghai Railway Station. Take the subway there, and go out exit 3. There was a lot of construction last time, but I think you go to the right as you come out, and then down some stairs. There should be some signs around. Be prepared to bargain. They wanted 500 RMB for my last pair (frames and lenses included), but I got them down to 100RMB. Beware, there are different quality lenses as well, I got the 2nd highest quality. |
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sbergman
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June 28, 2008 - 09:28 AM |
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Qingyun Lu is all glasses shops and some of the places are very high quality. Glasses ready in 1/2 hour. Not as cheap as the Railway Station market, though. If you're just concerned about quality, not price, your best bet is probably Lenscrafter - plenty of designer frames and most of the lenses are from Italy. |
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FooJay
Joined: Apr 18, 2007
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Location: Century Park & MA,USA
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June 28, 2008 - 09:49 AM |
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Lenscrafters quoted me rmb 3900 just for the blended trifocal lenses (europe import) in Shanghai so I got mine filled at Lenscrafters for the same lenses in US for $240 with discount coupon. If you are going to use Lenscrafters, you may want to have your prescription filled in the US and then have the glasses shipped. It does become a hassle, however, if they goof when filling you prescription. |
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txm
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June 28, 2008 - 05:07 PM |
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brilliant thanks very much |
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CK1
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July 01, 2008 - 11:59 AM |
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Lenscrafter is that expensive (3900 for test and frames I assume)?! Need a new pair (as well as an eye test) and didnt expect to pay that much.
It's much cheaper in the UK for glasses! Specsavers etc...
Sberg where is Qingyun lu? Will I need to be able to speak Chinese? Any idea what time these places would be open until in the evening?
Going to HK soon, anyone know if you can get cheap but quality glasses and tests there?
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muffinxlove
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Aug 11, 2008 - 03:28 AM |
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i have been to the glasses market, but i'm wondering if buying color contacts there is reliable and safe?
or if they sell it there to begin with..
but anyone who knows please answer  |
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p1atl10
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July 23, 2009 - 12:02 AM |
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^ gee....What a great testimonial!
Way to go, Helen! |
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monalisalee
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July 23, 2009 - 01:08 AM |
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Spam mam, Helen, but with 2 LL's . |
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rayne
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Aug 22, 2009 - 01:31 PM |
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I went to Jiuzhou, on the 4th floor of the glasses building over the SH bus terminal, near SH railway stn, last weekend. It was Ok. Need to bargain though. |
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harison
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Mar 18, 2010 - 06:06 PM |
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Really??
I have been to many glasses shop, Shanghai Railway Station,qingyu road,and nanjing road. But I think nanjing road is better. Hellen is good girl and better glasses. Good price and speciality skill.
address:NO.580 west NanJing Road Shanghai fengxiang market 3F-118A |
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victorinchina
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Mar 18, 2010 - 06:16 PM |
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^ subtle |
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ziccawei
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Mar 18, 2010 - 06:19 PM |
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Haha! |
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