Optician shop - REALLY BAD

[LTHAI]

Paid  a very high price, higher than EU or USA for a pair of reading glasses, and the quality is horrible.  One or both lenses fall out about every three weeks (probably poor edge grinding not consistent with the frame)  but more than that the frame was promoted as Lacoste -  the same green alligator.  It turns out it is a Chinese brand called Alligator!  The plastic pieces that touch your nose are obviously very low in plastic and cause sores constantly.

 

In short, this chain is deceptive, overcharges, and has very poor quality, avoid at all costs.  They are a total rip off.

 

 

[CharlieH]

Title adjusted, name and shame is not permitted for our protection and yours ! Defamation in Thailand has Sharp teeth!

[BritManToo]

Most of us use ZenniOptical online, quality frames and delivery in 10 days for under $50.

Why pay more?

[ukrules]

I went to a local branch of the same optician, I saw the name in the notify emails but I won't mention it here.

 

However my experience was very positive.

 

I want in there to buy a pair of replacement glasses for being short sighted - I see much better at distances when wearing them than when I don't wear them.

Anyway, the Mrs picked out a couple of pairs which looked quite nice and they said it was but 1 get 1 free - which is kind of a misnomer as they weren't cheap anyway so I got 2.

This was back in about 2021 and they're great, both of them.

 

About 6 months later this particular branch shut down, presumably due to a lack of business. Which sucks as I'll need to take my chances again in the future

[scubascuba3]

Reading glasses 100 baht on Lazada

[NowNow]

48 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Most of us use ZenniOptical online, quality frames and delivery in 10 days for under $50.

Why pay more?

 

US$50?? You got ripped off! I paid £6 for mine 😊 https://www.selectspecs.com

[BritManToo]

11 minutes ago, NowNow said:

 

US$50?? You got ripped off! I paid £6 for mine 😊 https://www.selectspecs.com

But I live in Thailand, and you live in the UK.

"The Westgate on Sea (Kent, UK) based, family run business ......"

Edited October 23 by BritManToo

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, LTHAI said:

the frame was promoted as Lacoste

If that is the case, then I guess you can sue them for fraud or whatever that is called.

 

With some street vendor that is probably difficult, but with a real shop you should be able to demand the real thing - or else.

If, of course, the name of that brand was never mentioned and it was you who assumed something wrong, now that is obviously your fault and problem. 

[BritManToo]

No more than someone living in London pretending to be in Thailand.

[stupidfarang]

 

Zenni Optical is an online retailer that sells eyewear, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Zenni Optical does not have any physical stores, but there is a Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd. that manufactures eyewear in Bangkok: 

 

Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

• A company that manufactures and assembles eyewear, including VR glasses, smart glasses, and lenses. It is located at 111 Phaya Thai Road, Phetchaburi Khlong, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400. 

   
• Zenni Optical

  An online retailer that sells eyewear at lower prices than traditional retailers by cutting out the middleman. Zenni Optical offers a wide range of frames and lenses, and ships to over 200 countries worldwide. 

   

	Zenni Optical
What they sell	Prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses
How they sell	Online only
Prices	Starting at $6.95 for frames
What's included	Basic single vision prescription lenses, anti-scratch coating, UV protection, protective case, and microfiber cleaning cloth
Shipping	Ships to over 200 countries worldwide
Accreditation	Accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)

 

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, NowNow said:

 

US$50?? You got ripped off! I paid £6 for mine 😊 https://www.selectspecs.com

But will they deliver to Thailand?

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, NowNow said:

 

Founder Hungarian, company based in the USA. Do you just make things up to suit yourself?

The glasses are made in China even though the Zenni address is in the USA.

My last two pairs were posted via Hong Kong, Malmo Sweden and then to here?

[connda]

3 hours ago, LTHAI said:

Paid  a very high price, higher than EU or USA for a pair of reading glasses, and the quality is horrible.  One or both lenses fall out about every three weeks (probably poor edge grinding not consistent with the frame)  but more than that the frame was promoted as Lacoste -  the same green alligator.  It turns out it is a Chinese brand called Alligator!  The plastic pieces that touch your nose are obviously very low in plastic and cause sores constantly.

 

In short, this chain is deceptive, overcharges, and has very poor quality, avoid at all costs.  They are a total rip off.

 

 

Welcome to Thailand.

[KannikaP]

2 hours ago, ukrules said:

I see much better at distances when wearing them than when I don't wear them.

Believe it or not, that is the whole idea of spectacles! 

[KannikaP]

55 minutes ago, stupidfarang said:

 

Zenni Optical is an online retailer that sells eyewear, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Zenni Optical does not have any physical stores, but there is a Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd. that manufactures eyewear in Bangkok: 

 

Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

• A company that manufactures and assembles eyewear, including VR glasses, smart glasses, and lenses. It is located at 111 Phaya Thai Road, Phetchaburi Khlong, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400. 

   
• Zenni Optical

  An online retailer that sells eyewear at lower prices than traditional retailers by cutting out the middleman. Zenni Optical offers a wide range of frames and lenses, and ships to over 200 countries worldwide. 

   

	Zenni Optical
What they sell	Prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses
How they sell	Online only
Prices	Starting at $6.95 for frames
What's included	Basic single vision prescription lenses, anti-scratch coating, UV protection, protective case, and microfiber cleaning cloth
Shipping	Ships to over 200 countries worldwide
Accreditation	Accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)

 

If there is a Zenni factory in Bangkok, why were mine made in China and shipped to me here? Strange eh?

[Middle Aged Grouch]

Regarding sunglasses one never can say if they are fakes or genuine even when sold in regular shops in Thailand. Not to mention that top international reliable brands like the Ray's or the Maui's usually cost much more in Thailand.

[Nick Carter icp]

5 hours ago, LTHAI said:

Paid  a very high price, higher than EU or USA for a pair of reading glasses, and the quality is horrible.  One or both lenses fall out about every three weeks (probably poor edge grinding not consistent with the frame)  but more than that the frame was promoted as Lacoste -  the same green alligator.  It turns out it is a Chinese brand called Alligator!  The plastic pieces that touch your nose are obviously very low in plastic and cause sores constantly.

 

In short, this chain is deceptive, overcharges, and has very poor quality, avoid at all costs.  They are a total rip off.

 

 

 

  Are you sure that it wasn't a Chinese company called Crocodile ?

[CharlieH]

Off topic trolling post and responses removed.

[proton]

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Reading glasses 100 baht on Lazada

 

50 baht at local markets!

[DaRoadrunner]

4 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

• A company that manufactures and assembles eyewear, including VR glasses, smart glasses, and lenses. It is located at 111 Phaya Thai Road, Phetchaburi Khlong, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400. 

   

 

Is the Thai branch related to the original online Zenni USA or did the Thais just copy the name?

 

(Zenni USA manufacture in China by the way).

[GypsyT]

2 hours ago, Middle Aged Grouch said:

Regarding sunglasses one never can say if they are fakes or genuine even when sold in regular shops in Thailand

Put on, drive against sun. If you see "Northern Lights" on windscreen they are fake.

[scubascuba3]

7 hours ago, proton said:

 

50 baht at local markets!

Yes but Lazada have more choice, better looking ones

[LespaulAN]

I bought a couple of reading glasses from Daiso. 60 baht each. quality is ok.

[steven100]

14 hours ago, proton said:

 

50 baht at local markets!

10 baht in some shops ....

 

I win   !!

[steven100]

20 hours ago, LTHAI said:

Paid  a very high price, higher than EU or USA for a pair of reading glasses, and the quality is horrible.  One or both lenses fall out about every three weeks (probably poor edge grinding not consistent with the frame)  but more than that the frame was promoted as Lacoste -  the same green alligator.  It turns out it is a Chinese brand called Alligator!  The plastic pieces that touch your nose are obviously very low in plastic and cause sores constantly.

 

In short, this chain is deceptive, overcharges, and has very poor quality, avoid at all costs.  They are a total rip off.

 

 

 

should have gone to specsavers 

[proton]

22 minutes ago, steven100 said:

10 baht in some shops ....

 

I win   !!

 

what shops?

[steven100]

31 minutes ago, proton said:

 

what shops?

 

10 baht shop ... I've seen them there. 

[wombat]

19 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

 

Zenni Optical is an online retailer that sells eyewear, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Zenni Optical does not have any physical stores, but there is a Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd. that manufactures eyewear in Bangkok: 

 

Zenni (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

• A company that manufactures and assembles eyewear, including VR glasses, smart glasses, and lenses. It is located at 111 Phaya Thai Road, Phetchaburi Khlong, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400. 

   
• Zenni Optical

  An online retailer that sells eyewear at lower prices than traditional retailers by cutting out the middleman. Zenni Optical offers a wide range of frames and lenses, and ships to over 200 countries worldwide. 

   

	Zenni Optical
What they sell	Prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses
How they sell	Online only
Prices	Starting at $6.95 for frames
What's included	Basic single vision prescription lenses, anti-scratch coating, UV protection, protective case, and microfiber cleaning cloth
Shipping	Ships to over 200 countries worldwide
Accreditation	Accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)

 

Is there a link to this mob please 

[klauskunkel]

 

Bought these in a supermarket on a recent trip to Europe, 2 Euro.

Please note the LED lights on the arms, I can envision several situations where this might come in handy... (if you didn't notice the pun, you might just need a pair)

Anyway, basically bought them for Halloween, wife's gonna go as the Naughty Pupil and I as the Teacher with a Ruler!

[jayceenik]

21 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Reading glasses 100 baht on Lazada

 I bought mine many years ago at a stall in a Pattaya market. I think I paid 100 baht a pair about. 

Rated for reading :125 and 150. I tried 175 but it's too much for me.

Before moving back to BKK and then Ubon I bought a few (many!) pairs. 

Eventually, they do get scratched and I throw them away.

I've looked at Lazada and, indeed, I would buy cheap there if I need new ones.

I  have no need for an expensive oculist shop and for "prescription" glasses even though I'm a very senior guy...😀