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[Expired] Free Glasses/Spectacles (Lens and Frame) . Only Pay Shipping ($15) . Melbourne Only

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[Expired] Free Glasses/Spectacles (Lens and Frame) . Only Pay Shipping ($15) . Melbourne Only
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Lshawn_low on 02/02/2010 - 10:28 clearlycontacts.com.au (6919 clicks)
Last edited 03/02/2010 - 10:23
MELBOURNE

UPDATE: EXPIRED. Only valid on 2 Feb 2010.

Hey all,

My first deal.

Apparently limited to first 500 people only. MELBOURNE only. ONE PER HOUSEHOLD.

Pick your glasses and put in your prescription and use the MELBOURNE code to get the frames and lenses free.

You pay shipping which ends up to be $15 ($9.95 + $5.95 insurance).

If you don't know your prescription or simply want the frame, just put 0.00 for the left and right lens.

There are some nice designer frames there (Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein).

Cheers! Enjoy!

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  • DaveCharlie on 02/02/2010 - 11:02

    Is the deal for Melbourne-residents only?

    • Bargain Seeker on 02/02/2010 - 11:07

      OP: what are the exact terms and conditions.
      I ask as I just ordered a pair and had it shipped to Sydney. I was still just paying for the normal amount. It went through but I am not sure if it will go through entirely once they actually come to process the order.

      Also the good thing with this website(use them for contacts) is you can order and pay later.

      • shawn_low on 02/02/2010 - 11:11

        Please see TITLE. It says Melbourne ONLY.

        Do what Ranagade did…get frames delivered to a mate in Victoria!

        • POWERevolution on 02/02/2010 - 15:41

          Can't wait for SA as I need to recheck my eyes.

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 02/02/2010 - 11:02

    Just tried to put through an order now. Came up as $65 (single lense btw)

    • shawn_low on 02/02/2010 - 11:13

      I think the deal is for first 500 pairs only. So get in there quick.

      I ordered and paid for mine earlier this morning (right before I posted the deal here).

  • Ranagade on 02/02/2010 - 11:08

    I live in Sydney, but got frames delivered to a mate's place in Brunswick, VIC.

    Was looking to get new glasses… excellent deal!

  • achw on 02/02/2010 - 11:14

    is there a limit to how many you can order?

    i just ordered a pair - might try and go for another…

    • shawn_low on 02/02/2010 - 11:16

      Sorry, I should have said this in my OP. Deal is ONE PER HOUSEHOLD according to email I received!

  • p0c1 on 02/02/2010 - 11:22

    I've made two separate order (different names) to the same address in SYDNEY..and already paid for both order,

    and got my confirmation email..

    Hopefully they will send it through..

    =)

    • CyberMurning on 02/02/2010 - 11:38

      how u can get free ?

      • p0c1 on 02/02/2010 - 11:42

        put MELBOURNE in the promotion code on the Check out

  • djones145 on 02/02/2010 - 11:30

    i gave them a call
    they said its for melbourne only and it will be cancelled by the admin team if your from sydney

    bah

    • p0c1 on 02/02/2010 - 11:53

      So my credit card payment will be cancelled?

  • CyberMurning on 02/02/2010 - 11:37

    how come the price is $100++??

    • DaveCharlie on 02/02/2010 - 11:44

      Its basically free frames discount promo code. So if you get, say, an $88 frame, and the basic (Free) lenses, it works out as free (plus P+H and ins).

  • DaveCharlie on 02/02/2010 - 11:42
    -1

    Fingers crossed for a Brisbane-only version one day, then. Racists! ;)

  • CyberMurning on 02/02/2010 - 11:54

    oh i just found out, with the code, discount is only 88$. so make sure you choose $88 glasses, not $100+

    • shawn_low on 02/02/2010 - 11:58

      Strange, mine worked when I ordered frames which cost more that $88. $98 from memory…

      • ohsnap on 02/02/2010 - 12:58
        +1

        Mine too, was more than $88.

  • junior_thrift on 02/02/2010 - 11:56

    Got a free pair of Levi's frames with the Sydney promo code about a month back. Great deal!

  • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2010 - 11:59

    This is the best deal I've ever seen.

  • wasabisauce on 02/02/2010 - 12:13

    Darn wish this was in Perth. How often do they do these deals?

  • Lions44 on 02/02/2010 - 12:17

    Just got some even though I don't know a bit of the information from my prescripton. Figured I can get proper lenses later, didn't want to miss out!

  • life is a little cr… on 02/02/2010 - 12:37

    Thanks great deal…

  • troy1727 on 02/02/2010 - 12:56

    Great Deal. Paid $15.23 for the order

  • kusama on 02/02/2010 - 13:07
    +1

    Spectacular deal!

  • bbeatl on 02/02/2010 - 13:10

    wohoo. ordered some too. finally i wasnt too late for a deal like that. :)

  • kfh_9118 on 02/02/2010 - 13:16

    Great deal, just ordered one myself :)
    Thanks for letting us know.

  • superkieu on 02/02/2010 - 13:17

    Very nice indeed!

    I decided to cancel it at the last minute.
    No idea how it would look on me and whether it will fit.
    I just cannot justify spending $15 just to find that out.

    • kusama on 02/02/2010 - 13:19

      Probably a good idea, if I had some time I'd check them out at a shop first.

    • achw on 02/02/2010 - 14:43
      +1

      i just figured if they don't fit or look crap, i'd just ebay them!

  • littlemissbargain on 02/02/2010 - 13:21

    Got mine too :) Great deal, definitely worth the buy.

  • ltwo on 02/02/2010 - 13:43

    need a Perth one… pleaseeeeee

  • dyziplen on 02/02/2010 - 13:52

    I don't think where you are in the country matters, "melbourne" is just a coupon code.

    This company seems to a Canadian company, the glasses are probably shipped direct from Canada.

    The domain name is registered to Coastal Contacts, a Canadian company. Another giveaway is the contact phones numbers, the available time is listed in Pacific Standard Time, and it ain't this side of the Pacific. Also the non 1800 fax number is 1 604 669 6855, a Canadian number.

    • junior_thrift on 02/02/2010 - 16:25

      You're right, mine were shipped from overseas. Still, only took just over a week to arrive from the time I ordered them. Came with cleaning cloth, mini double-ended screwdriver, and protective case. Mine is a hard, denim covered zip up case to go with the Levi's frames. All very cool for $15!

  • chichi on 02/02/2010 - 13:53

    Great deal - thanks!

  • aspalathus on 02/02/2010 - 14:20

    thanks so much. i cant wait.
    for those already wearing glasses i just used my measurements from my own pair as a guide. normally on the inside somewhere will have 3 sets of numbers.

  • b00gie on 02/02/2010 - 14:32

    i just put an order through, i live in qld but added the melbourne coupon

    how do i access the buy now pay later scheme? hehehe

    edit: they called me back, apparently the order has gone through, i just have to wait for the glasses and then i pay for the glasses :D

    also for those on health funds, some are already able to claim these on their funds like NIB, but MBF is not available yet, they are in talks with MBF at the moment

    • POWERevolution on 02/02/2010 - 15:26

      ORDERING
      Payment
      Clearly Contacts is the only place you can buy contact lenses now and pay for them later! Exceptions may apply.
      Shopping online with confidence has never been easier. When you place a new order, we will ship it to you with an invoice. Your invoice will contain your order details and the amount which needs to be paid within 30 days of receipt. Simply choose to pay online at ClearlyContacts.com.au and click on the "Pay My Invoice" button, or call us at 1800 639 478 to pay for your order. Payment can be made by credit card, cheque or money order. It's that easy!
      Payments can also be mailed to:
      Clearly Contacts
      PO Box 8391
      Perth, Western Australia 6849
      Invoices are mailed along with the order. Payment in full must be made within 30 days of date of invoice, otherwise finance charges of 18.9% will accrue from date of purchase.

      https://www.clearlycontacts.com.au/faq.ep#menu8

      edit: they called me back, apparently the order has gone through, i just have to wait for the glasses and then i pay for the glasses :D

      LOL…You will pay for full price as it clearly for VIC only.
      I just rang to get them ship to SA but they said the discount will not apply.

      • b00gie on 02/02/2010 - 15:38

        heheh if i have to pay full price, i'm returnin it :P

        • POWERevolution on 02/02/2010 - 15:39

          Then you pay the postage fee! :)

          • b00gie on 02/02/2010 - 15:43

            @POWERevolution: hehe true true, i only got cheap frames, so if it's good, i'll keep it :)

  • MARK BACANI on 02/02/2010 - 15:19

    Just made myself an order. will arrive within 7-days according to customer service, as i called.
    Total cost $15.23 delivered.

    Can't wait!!

    • POWERevolution on 02/02/2010 - 15:38

      Just on the phone with them, nice customer service girl said…

      Around 5 days to process and 10 days to ship from Canada so total could be around 2 weeks.

      • Mikinoz on 02/02/2010 - 17:38

        Ship from Canada , hmm my spidey sense is tingeling . Would this be fakes from China ? how else could frames & Lenses be free ?

        Plus the shipping we are paying might just cover Canada to Melb the local Melb

        Has anyone ever used or heard of this business before ?

  • arcticmonkey on 02/02/2010 - 15:54

    I can't get the 'Virtual Mirror' to work. Anyone else having issues with it?

    http://glassestryon.clearlycontacts.com.au/vm09/?c=au

    • shawn_low on 02/02/2010 - 16:08
      +1

      Works for me. Using Google Chrome!

    • FloatingPoint on 02/02/2010 - 19:31

      Same here. I tried both picture upload and webcam. It always stuck in uploading the photo. Firefox and Chrome are doing the same thing.

  • cheapies on 02/02/2010 - 16:13

    Just ordered. Let the wait begin!…

    Good deal. Thanks, OP.

  • pnks on 02/02/2010 - 17:31

    Just ordered but the total cost is $17.63 (Handling $7.68 & shipping $9.95) ???

    • ohsnap on 02/02/2010 - 17:56

      If I'm not mistaken, the handling charges increases depending on the price of your glasses. If you choose one $88 or below, it will be $15.23 or so, as stated by the OP.

  • Benmc on 02/02/2010 - 18:00

    Should i try with a Sydney Address????

    • rewstar on 02/02/2010 - 18:11

      call them up and ask

  • MarbleI on 02/02/2010 - 18:21

    Thanks for the heads up Shawn_low, this looks like a great deal!

  • chichi on 02/02/2010 - 18:30

    For those who wear progessive lenses (rather than single vision) I just tested it out for my mum and you have to pay $79 for the special lenses but you still get the frames for free.
    eg. A $98 pair of glasses with progressive lenses ($79) ends up costing $89.62 (includes a handling and insurance charge of $10.62) - the discount was $98 .

  • Wildesy on 02/02/2010 - 18:33

    Did anyone get it to work with the sunglasses? I could have sworn it cut the price of a pair I selected, but I l changed my order and can't get it to work again now… I'm just wondering if it was my imagination!

    • chichi on 02/02/2010 - 18:38

      Just tested it and it works if you are tinting prescription glasses.
      It charges you for tint and the shipping + handling charge - discounts the cost of the frames.

      If you are buying regular sunglasses I don't think it works.

    • Lions44 on 02/02/2010 - 23:41
      +3

      People like you make others wonder why they bother share information. You are negging the poster.

  • alexportnoy on 02/02/2010 - 22:17
    -3

    What happens if you get the Glasses and refuse the pay the Invoice?

    In other words, if a person just ignores all correspondance and just keeps the Glasses.

    These must be "run out" models of frames, worth less than $10.

    No business is going to lose potential money on $100 frames!

    The potential for fraud & bad debt is just not worth losing their money over!

    What Debt Recovery company do these use for people who do not pay their Invoices?

    • rewstar on 02/02/2010 - 22:40

      Since they have your address probably send a debt collector around.
      Also have a interest fee for everyday you don't pay the glasses off after 30 days its around 13% i think.

      • alexportnoy on 02/02/2010 - 23:17
        -3

        Since they have your address probably send a debt collector around.

        I put my PO Box down as well as the fake name I use on Ozbargains ("Alex Portnoy").

        Pretty useless sending a debt collector to a PO Box, especially with a fake name!

        Do they use a Debt Collection company at all? If Yes, what is the name of the Debt Collection company to they use?

        I believe they just rely on peoples' honesty; most people ARE honest.

        Also have a interest fee for everyday you don’t pay the glasses off after 30 days its around 13%
        i think.

        What's the point of charging interest to a bill that will never be paid?

        • ohsnap on 02/02/2010 - 23:25
          +1

          I think I read (whilst glancing through) that they don't deliver to a PO Box address.

        • DaveCharlie on 03/02/2010 - 00:14
          +3

          ohsnap is right, they don't do PO Boxes. Also alexportnoy, what you have described is a) highly illegal, b) not welcome on ozbargain.

          • chichi on 03/02/2010 - 00:51
            +1

            @DaveCharlie: Just had a quick look at the help section and I found this: 'We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are not able to send Courier deliveries to P.O. Boxes, Rural Routes, campsites and general delivery addresses.'

            I noticed they have two shipping options -
            •Priority Delivery (4-10 business days after 2-day processing) is $9.95
            •Courier Delivery (2-3 days after 2-day processing) is $29.95

            So I'm wondering if PO Boxes are O'K with the 'priority delivery' option?

            • alexportnoy on 03/02/2010 - 07:27

              @chichi:

              So I’m wondering if PO Boxes are O’K with the ‘priority delivery’ option?

              Only one way to find out!

              Try it & report back ;-)

  • eves on 02/02/2010 - 22:19

    Awesome awesome deal! Well done for your first post. Thanks shawn_low

  • cute_dimples on 02/02/2010 - 22:55

    I ordered the glasses… and I'm in sydney and the coupon worked. so I don't know what will happen. If they credit card order went through the its suppose to work! Postage to Sydney was a bit extra, $17.03! We'll see.. maybe I just threw $17 down the drain. Maybe they are fake? surely not though.. but when I'm in Vietnam, I stock up on frames from a government owned optomertrist that sells gucci, raybans for less than $20AUS, mostly around $12. I'm assuming they're fake! but still.. great quality frames that last me a few years for the plastic ones!

    • alexportnoy on 02/02/2010 - 23:19
      -2

      If they credit card order went through the its suppose to work!

      There is no credit card required.

      If you put one in, you got scammed.

      Apprently, they send Invoices by postal mail, which they rely on your honesty to pay.

      I say "Apparently" because no-one in Australia has received one of their glasses, yet.

      I’m assuming they’re fake!

      Could well be.

      I actually think they are legit, but "run-out" models.

      They are sent from Canada.

      • chichi on 02/02/2010 - 23:32

        Just curious how you know that 'no-one in Australia has received one of their glasses, yet' ? A few people here have said they have ordered from them and received their items - and a quick search on google shows quite alot of people who have purchased from them and have also received their glasses or conact lenses.

        • alexportnoy on 03/02/2010 - 00:09
          -3

          A few people here have said they have ordered from them and received their items

          Who?

          • DaveCharlie on 03/02/2010 - 00:18
            +2

            @alexportnoy: Have you read the other comments on here? The ozbargain user junior_thrift for starters. Also a number of users have mentioned the good customer service they received when contacting them.

          • chichi on 03/02/2010 - 00:22

            @alexportnoy: Look up.

            junior_thrift 12 hours 20 min ago "Got a free pair of Levi’s frames with the Sydney promo code about a month back. Great deal!"

            junior_thrift 7 hours 52 min ago "You’re right, mine were shipped from overseas. Still, only took just over a week to arrive from the time I ordered them. Came with cleaning cloth, mini double-ended screwdriver, and protective case. Mine is a hard, denim covered zip up case to go with the Levi’s frames. All very cool for $15!"

    • shopbot on 02/02/2010 - 23:56

      Soo you sent it to a Sydney address and the transaction went through? It should work then. Surely they can't charge you extra. Worst case now is probably just a full refund.

      • DaveCharlie on 03/02/2010 - 00:19

        Read the other comments above people. They have stated that they will cancel all orders outside of Melbourne. You won't be charged for the purchase, but you also won't be receiving the product.

        • bonky on 03/02/2010 - 11:23

          I hope the post to ballarat!!

    • ohsnap on 03/02/2010 - 00:00

      Nah, it worked out to $17.03 due to the price of the glasses you ordered and not postage to Sydney. If the price of the eyewear was $88 for example, the shipping will be $15.23.

  • shopbot on 02/02/2010 - 23:53

    Best deal on ozbargain since my short time viewing the site. Please post if theres ever a Sydney deal!!

  • alexportnoy on 02/02/2010 - 23:59

    By the way, their actual address is in SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA:

    CLEARLY CONTACTS - 78 WILLIAM STREET, SYDNEY, NSW, 2011, AUSTRALIA

    I got this in their Order Confirmation email to me.

    So feel free to visit them and try the glasses out for yourself!

  • alexportnoy on 03/02/2010 - 00:08
    +1

    Yep, you're probably right, it's just a dropbox.

    This is 78 William Street in Google Maps which is nothing but a massive Skyscraper:

    http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=…

    Next to the famously dodgy Kings Cross!

  • 17833 on 03/02/2010 - 02:51

    Thanks for sharing shawn_low — Fantastic offer.

  • mjwills on 03/02/2010 - 09:46
    +1

    Don't buy contact lenses from these guys. Last time I did (in 2006), they lacked a provider code - so you can't claim from Australian health funds.

  • bonky on 03/02/2010 - 11:21

    Thank you for this,

    I was in the market for some new glasses! ad this deal has saved me about $300!!

  • alex27 on 03/02/2010 - 11:41
    +1

    GREAT DEAL!!! How comes cheap like this, the frames cost more than $200 in store, anyone knows the cost of those FENDI, ARMANI?

    I know how it is work, just free for t frames, I choose the $0 glasses, then it works, order a Armani frame cost 16 postage, GREAT! Thanks.

  • shawn_low on 03/02/2010 - 13:23
    +4

    This deal makes me wonder why we are constantly being OVERCHARGED by opticians here in Melbourne. Sure, guys like Specsavers and BigW are coming in with cheaper specs but seriously, how many times have you been charged like $300 for a pair of glasses!

  • shmahoo on 03/02/2010 - 21:43
    +7

    As an independent, self-employed optometrist based in Melbourne, be careful what you are comparing. All of these frames on this clearlycontacts website are runouts. They no longer have any official warranty, and they are poor international sellers. Clearlycontacts.com.au (based in Canada) would have gotten these frames for either nothing or $1 to $5 each. This is not to say they are not good quality, just they never sold well. How can this be? Well, just like fashion that is sold at a loss at the end of a stocktake sale, these frames are the last of the runouts. The manufacturer (eg Guuci or Armani) is happy that the frames will end up on someone's face rather than thrown out.

    Similar situation with chains like Specsavers, and Merringtons before it. The frames are usually (seriously) substandard in quality, most of them are own-brand (like home brand) frames, cheap knock offs from China. Like many chinese imports in EVERY product category, they LOOK good but won't necessarily last.

    Same with the lenses. There are VAST differences in quality of lenses, especially when you take into account coatings such as "anti-reflective" coatings. SOme are simply brilliant, some are a disaster waiting to happen.

    And FINALLY - why do clearlycontacts.com.au run these promotions? As a loss leader to try and get you comfortable dealing with their company, hoping that many spec wearers will also try them for contact lenses too, which is Clearlycontacts' core business. 500 x $20 or $30 actual cost (and that is MAX) = maximum $15000 , which is a very small amount of money for a promotional campaign.

    I hope this "insider's look" has shed a few ideas on this promotion.

    Disclaimer: - I bought a pair during this promotion (cost to me $17) to test their service and quality of product.

    • ohsnap on 03/02/2010 - 22:04
      +1

      Thanks for the comment. Looking forward to hear your feedback on their product (esp the lenses).

      • shmahoo on 03/02/2010 - 22:08

        No worries, I'll put it on my blog.

        Oh crap. that's right, I don't have a blog!!

        But I will search up this listing and reply here. I also post some comments at www.whirlpool.net.au in their discussion forum, under the name "shmahoo"

        • shawn_low on 04/02/2010 - 14:07
          +1

          Shmahoo, I get your points but I can get similar 'in style' brand name specs in Singapore for example for much less than what it costs here (sometimes half price or so).

          Also, as much as you bag the quality of cheap China knock offs at Specsavers, etc, you didn't actually tell us WHY regular chains like OPSM etc are SOOOO darn expensive.

          Now give us THAT inside story please!

          • shmahoo on 06/02/2010 - 14:01
            +1

            @shawn_low: Firstly, I apologise if I'm taking this comments thread off topic. But to answer Shawn's question, OPSM are "SOOOO darn expensive" because of two reasons. One - They are the market leader in Australia, and they can do what they want. Two - they spend so much on promotion, they almost "need" to charge so much because they spend so much on advertising (similar to Coca Cola, Microsoft, McDonalds, where you are not just paying the cost of the product you end up in your hand).

            Independents like myself have a markup on goods similar to most other personalised products. We don't buy things as cheaply as OPSM do (they OWN most of the big brands and pay on average 30% - 50% what us independents pay for frames and lenses).

            I'm sorry if it sounds like I'm bagging all the big chains and defending independents like myself, I'm just trying to explain it as I see it.

            As to why equivalent products are SO much cheaper in other countries (best examples India, China, Vietnam etc), I believe this is more a reflection on living standards and workers' wages.

            Happy to hear other's points of view.

            PS - Shaun - how did you find out about this deal in the first place?

            • shawn_low on 08/02/2010 - 13:32
              +1

              @shmahoo: Hey Shmahoo, thanks for letting us know.

              I understand that labour/wages and overheads are higher in Australia than in places such as China and India.

              As much as I'd like to 'buy local', I just can't justify paying double what I'd pay when I visit family in Singapore! And I'm not talking double compared with OPSM prices.

              Well, good luck with your business!

              As for the deal: mates of mine buy contacts from these lot and they forwarded me an email. Apparently, if you sign up to the mailing list, they send out deals like this from time to time!

  • shopbot on 04/02/2010 - 00:04

    What the hell man. I ordered one on the 2nd. Transaction went through. I paid them the amount ($16). Just checked the online tracking on their website and it says my order is cancelled. Thats bull man. Waiting on there reply.

    • POWERevolution on 04/02/2010 - 00:29

      Shipping address to VIC or NSW?

      • shopbot on 04/02/2010 - 00:34

        VIC man. Still waiting on there reply.

        • sugasw33t on 04/02/2010 - 09:58

          Mine was cancelled too. But I think it was because I ordered two pairs to almost the same address

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