20 hours ago, KannikaP said:

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

Maybe certain models only were made or value added in Thailand.  Same as in other industries. 

 

 

EssilorLuxottica operates a large plant in Rayong manufacturing ophthalmic lens and frames, covering 220,00 sqm and employing 6,000 people.

Prices in Thailand shall be competitive, due to no import duties.

 

For those who don't know EssilorLuxottica, the company owns the brands Ray-Ban, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Alain Mikli, Oakley, Foster Grant, Costa Del Mar and many more, in addition to licensing prescription and non-prescription sunglasses frames for many luxury and designer brands including Chanel, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Michael Kors, Coach, Miu Miu and Tory Burch.

 

The company retails its products also directly, through its fully owned retail chain "Sunglass Hut".

 

Brought missus recently to Singapore and visited a branded sunglasses store. Asked for the price and was told it was around US$ 400. I asked them if the plastic frames could deformed if left too long under the sun in the car. “Isn’t it made of plastic?” was the reply. 
I would have thought for the price it could be made from some engineered plastics that could withstand high temperature under the sun as car interior can go up to 70 degree Celsius . Finally missus got a couple of premium ‘branded ‘ sunglasses made in China when we visited Ho chi Minh , paid a tenth of the price and couldn’t felt better. 

Mr DIY good for 60 baht glasses and decent choice

48 minutes ago, AndreasHG said:

 

 

EssilorLuxottica operates a large plant in Rayong manufacturing ophthalmic lens and frames, covering 220,00 sqm and employing 6,000 people.

Prices in Thailand shall be competitive, due to no import duties.

 

For those who don't know EssilorLuxottica, the company owns the brands Ray-Ban, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Alain Mikli, Oakley, Foster Grant, Costa Del Mar and many more, in addition to licensing prescription and non-prescription sunglasses frames for many luxury and designer brands including Chanel, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Michael Kors, Coach, Miu Miu and Tory Burch.

 

The company retails its products also directly, through its fully owned retail chain "Sunglass Hut".

 

Invoice for specs with Essilor varifocal lenses. Is Bht 9050 each a competitive price.  Used Zenni ever since.

38 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Invoice for specs with Essilor varifocal lenses. Is Bht 9050 each a competitive price.  Used Zenni ever since.

Fair price for the quality. I paid about the same for Linea Roma with single vision distance lenses in Paraguay about 15 years ago. I also purchased a pair of Wrangler reading glasses from the same shop but can't remember the cost of those.

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

Used Zenni ever since

Do you mean this one? It isn't named and shamed for obvious reasons.

 

On 10/23/2024 at 1:49 PM, BritManToo said:

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

Why pay more?

Yeah am a zenniboi here... cost a lot more than $50.00 though.

I would never buy quality googles in Thailand. They would be far more expensive then in the west. Not to mention the chances of being cheated with fake goods.

 

Best trick is to go and try the model you like back home in a reputable shop and then you purchase the same model and size from a reliable internet store in your home country.

 

Prices will always be far better. And No, it's not being a Cheap Charles or whatever. It's plainly not being guilable and stupid.

32 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Yeah am a zenniboi here... cost a lot more than $50.00 though.

Step down one from their recommended thickness, it'll save you $$$$$s.

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Step down one from their recommended thickness, it'll save you $$$$$s.

And mine earlier this year ........

On 10/23/2024 at 1:28 PM, 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.

 

 

fantastic folding glasses..   and depending where you order them $12-$20

and yes they fold flat to fit in that case

 

18 hours ago, UKJASE said:

Mr DIY good for 60 baht glasses and decent choice

 We have a DIY in my village.

I'll go have a look at what they have.

 

On 10/24/2024 at 11:43 AM, wombat said:

Is there a link to this mob please 

I could not find a link, you may need to visit, not sure if there is a shop or just a factory.

On 10/24/2024 at 1:34 PM, Ctkong said:

On 10/23/2024 at 4:57 PM, KannikaP said:

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

Maybe certain models only were made or value added in Thailand.  Same as in other industries. 

Zenni is a US company with manufacturing site in China. They shipped my glasses from Sweden presumably their cost effective distribution hub? It takes 2+ weeks delivery time.

"They" don't do good optical here. It's too specialized a field. Thai's are also too rushed typically in personality to do a perfect job, or it's an anxiety issue. Either way, it's not usually done correctly the first time.

 

I get mine done in the USA when I go back and pay a premium to have them done correctly.

On 10/23/2024 at 1:28 PM, LTHAI said:

... frame was promoted as Lacoste -  the same green alligator.  It turns out it is a Chinese brand called Alligator!  ... this chain is deceptive, overcharges, and has very poor quality, avoid at all costs.  They are a total rip off.

 

Thank you for posting that warning, @LTHAI

Very helpful.

12 minutes ago, JimTripper said:

"They" don't do good optical here. It's too specialized a field. Thai's are also too rushed typically in personality to do a perfect job, or it's an anxiety issue. Either way, it's not usually done correctly the first time.

 

Ah, @JimTripper clearly understands the basic culture.

Thanks for that post.