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LFC

6049 posts since 14/6/11

17 Aug 2021 19:42

Can acetate frames be widened Andy? And is there anywhere in the North West you could recommend to take them please? Closer to Liverpool the better.

andymakesglasses
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20740 posts since 26/1/06

18 Aug 2021 09:52

Obviously you can't widen the front part of the frames but the temples (legs / arms) can be bent to curve out away from your head to allow more room. Any independent optician should be able to do it for you. Silverberg Opticians would be the go to place in Liverpool.

Not sure what they would charge. Some places might do it free and lecture you on the perils of buying eyewear online, other places might charge a relatively nominal amount like £10 to £30. Worth it for properly-fitted frames though in my opinion, they'll be much more comfortable.

Hanto

3546 posts since 30/11/09

18 Aug 2021 09:59

LFC wrote: Can acetate frames be widened Andy? And is there anywhere in the North West you could recommend to take them please? Closer to Liverpool the better.

I think there is a place called Johnny Goggles Merseyside way that is a JMM dealer.

LFC

6049 posts since 14/6/11

posted 18 Aug 2021 13:44, edited 18 Aug 2021 13:44

Thanks Andy I know Silverbergs well.

Nice one Hanto will have a look. Edit: Just checked where it is and actually walked past it on Friday back to the car

Hanto

3546 posts since 30/11/09

18 Aug 2021 13:58

LFC wrote: Thanks Andy I know Silverbergs well.

Nice one Hanto will have a look. Edit: Just checked where it is and actually walked past it on Friday back to the car

There you go!

nothingelseworked
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3612 posts since 21/2/10

22 Aug 2021 14:00

What's the quality of Retrosuperfuture like? You rate'em, Andy?

Kadafi39

2187 posts since 30/10/09

posted 22 Aug 2021 18:55, edited 22 Aug 2021 18:55

nothingelseworked wrote: What's the quality of Retrosuperfuture like? You rate'em, Andy?

Not in the field like Andy but from having a pair I would say for the coin they are decent.
Obv not in the same league as Dita or JMM but they're better than most fashion brands imo

Jesus

6099 posts since 7/10/08

22 Aug 2021 20:35

any northern fukers used https://www.eyekit.co.uk/ ?

only place I've seen something I want in stock, and it says 1-2 week delivery

legit check?

andymakesglasses
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20740 posts since 26/1/06

posted 23 Aug 2021 07:58, edited 23 Aug 2021 07:58

nothingelseworked wrote: What's the quality of Retrosuperfuture like? You rate'em, Andy?

As Kadafi39 says, they're decent for the price. Similar price to Luxottica-type big name fashion brands but better quality.

Jesus wrote: any northern fukers used https://www.eyekit.co.uk/ ?

only place I've seen something I want in stock, and it says 1-2 week delivery

legit check?

Legit but going by the Trustpilot reviews for some frames they're ordering them from distributors after you've placed an order, hence the lengthy delivery.

Jesus

6099 posts since 7/10/08

23 Aug 2021 21:11

yer sounds about right, as long as they can secure then its cool, not seen the Oakley colourway available for a while, we shall see

ismvil

2087 posts since 16/9/11

4 Sep 2021 19:17

Clearing out some Tom Fords and Moscots - in the classifieds for those that are interested.

Jesus

6099 posts since 7/10/08

21 Sep 2021 19:42

andymakesglasses wrote:

nothingelseworked wrote: What's the quality of Retrosuperfuture like? You rate'em, Andy?

As Kadafi39 says, they're decent for the price. Similar price to Luxottica-type big name fashion brands but better quality.

Jesus wrote: any northern fukers used https://www.eyekit.co.uk/ ?

only place I've seen something I want in stock, and it says 1-2 week delivery

legit check?

Legit but going by the Trustpilot reviews for some frames they're ordering them from distributors after you've placed an order, hence the lengthy delivery.

eyekit.co.uk are proper wankers specifically Taylor

don't reply to the 'contact us' form
don't pick up phones
don't reply to voicemails
email saying did you get our previous email, knowing full well they never sent one in the first place

and I gave them from 20/8 to 21/9 to supply with no harassing,
until they said they couldn't supply, so I said they had 24 hours to refund before I escalated, which, amazingly they did, after having hold of my £ for a month

and what I ordered that they cannot source, is STILL on the website

jacko198

601 posts since 23/10/09

10 Nov 2021 17:17

Anyone know of anywhere to get sunglasses with prescription lenses QUICK?

Bought just a pair of club masters online 2 weeks ago, chased them up today and they said they will be another 2 weeks.

Im working in Qatar for 40 days from this weekend so its really fucked me over, my old sunglasses prescription is miles off so they are rather useless

eazypz

3680 posts since 16/4/10

10 Nov 2021 17:27

Pretty sure ace and Tate do same day, although I think that’s on their frames only?

jacko198

601 posts since 23/10/09

10 Nov 2021 18:02

Thanks eazy, just called them, they only go upto a Cyl 2.0 for same day, im blind so it would be a little longer, they might be able to ship to Qatar so will find out tomorrow I guess!

discobobulated
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