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SpecSavers - Free Polarising on Your 2nd Pair of Glasses from $199 or above (Save $100)

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Lmgguinne on 19/02/2017 - 12:28 specsavers.com.au (1387 clicks)
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Was advertised in Sunday Mail (QLD) and is on their website. I had been holding off getting new glasses / sunglasses as knew this deal would come around again soon (Store would not tell me), had actually been watching OzBargain in hope someone else might find, but happy to be the first.

I know not a deal for some but if you need new glasses and don't want to pay the $100 extra for polarising I think this is a good deal.

First time poster so please be kind

Terms & Conditions (from website)
Free Polarising lens upgrade in 2nd pair subject to your prescription. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer ends 12th March 2017. Price complete with standard single vision lenses. Multifocals and bifocals also available at an extra cost. Second pair must be from the same price range of frames and lens range or below. Must be same prescription. Extra options not included.

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  • jv on 19/02/2017 - 13:01
    -5

    Don't get them for driving glasses…

    • DamonT on 19/02/2017 - 13:29
      +1

      Why do you mention that (genuine question)? I used this deal late last year and have been wearing polarised prescription sunnies the last few months with only one issue - using GPS on my phone must be in portrait mode otherwise polarising blacks out the screen!

      • jv on 19/02/2017 - 14:23
        -1

        Try wearing your glasses at Sunset…

        • supnigs super skids on 19/02/2017 - 19:12

          Yeah, combination of sunset (bright horizon with dark ambience) + circular polarisation and brown eyes means can't see shit.

  • shmahoo on 19/02/2017 - 13:30
    +2

    I would argue polarised sunglasses are ideal for driving.

    But some people have a heads up display reflected off their windscreen, and paused sunglasses are incompatible with this display.

    • muncan on 19/02/2017 - 14:18
      +6

      Some people have their heads up somewhere else.

    • jv on 19/02/2017 - 19:36
      -1

      I would argue polarised sunglasses are ideal for driving.

      Not at sunset…

      • Shwayne on 19/02/2017 - 21:05

        So don't use them for 15 minutes a day when facing the sun whilst driving.

        Got it.

        • jv on 19/02/2017 - 21:39
          -1

          when facing the sun

          they are the key words here…

      • MrGareth on 20/02/2017 - 10:53

        Can I ask why not? I wear polarised sunglasses when driving…

        • jv on 20/02/2017 - 10:54

          Can I ask why not?

          Have you tried them when polarised light is shining into your face… They are not safe to wear driving… Much better off with tinted UV lenses…

        • shmahoo on 20/02/2017 - 11:40
          +3

          @jv: sunlight is not polarised. Only reflected light is polarised (eg off the road, surface of water, windows etc), and more often than not polarised lenses provide incredible (good) relief from this.
          And even newer GPS and smart phone screens are starting to have better screens which are not interfered with by the optics of polarised lenses.
          But everyone (even jv!!) are entitled to their own opinions.
          Just remember there are many different qualities of polarised lenses are out there, and the experience of using the different types can vary by an extreme amount.
          But it is simply incorrect to say polarised sunglasses are unsafe for driving into sunlight. If they are, then every category 3 sunglass lens as defined by Australian Standards would fail this jv standard. The only sunglasses which provide adequate darkness for driving directly into the sun (eg soon before sunset and soon after sunrise) are often sold to mountain climbers (known as "glacier" sunglasses), but they are not marked suitable for driving or general purpose - they are "special interest" sunglasses.

        • jv on 20/02/2017 - 11:42

          @shmahoo:

          sunlight is not polarised. Only reflected light is polarised

          wrong…

          https://www.polarization.com/sky/sky.html

          (but any photographer already knew that…)

        • shmahoo on 20/02/2017 - 11:55

          @jv: ok jv - we're obviously talking about two different things. I'm talking about polarising with the respect to what most people would know about in normal activities. The vast majority of my patients prefer polarised sunglasses at any time of the day due to the increased visual comfort they get from wearng them. This relief is increased in urban environments (more flat objects to reflect light off, which is usually highly polarised).

          I'm happy to admit that sunlight is more polarised for a short time before sunset/after sunrise. I also believe this is probably not a big differentiator as to whether you should get polarised lenses or not, but to each their own of course.

        • jv on 20/02/2017 - 11:57

          @shmahoo:

          we're obviously talking about two different things. I'm talking about polarising with the respect to what most people would know about in normal activities.

          I specifically mentioned several times these are dangerous when driving at sunset when much of the light may be polarised, basically making you windscreen almost black…

        • shmahoo on 20/02/2017 - 12:09
          +1

          @jv: But that simply doesn't happen, jv - whilst you may be talking about something that could happen in theory, it just doesn't. If it did, there would be warning signs, public awareness, even regular crashes on roads that lead into the sun at these times.
          Sunlight at these times have a degree of polarisation which is categorised as vertical. Polarised lenses are aligned so as to mainly block out horizontally polarised light, as this is the most common cause of annoying "glare".
          Edit - I only wear polarised sunglasses - I have driven into the sun at/around sunset and sunrise, and they simply don't have the effect you describe. I would love to hear if anyone else has ever observed this?

        • jv on 20/02/2017 - 12:14

          @shmahoo:

          But that simply doesn't happen, jv

          Yes it does. It happened to me many years back, driving towards the Grampians at sunset… Scary stuff when at that time large semis are coming down the highway in the opposite direction.

        • shmahoo on 20/02/2017 - 12:19

          @jv: I'm sorry you had that experience!

        • jv on 20/02/2017 - 12:32

          @shmahoo:

          I'm sorry you had that experience!

          My Dry Cleaner wasn't…

        • shmahoo on 20/02/2017 - 12:34

          @jv: but did you use a coupon?

        • jv on 20/02/2017 - 12:36

          @shmahoo:

          did you use a coupon?

          It was pre-OzBargain…

  • Mikebriz on 19/02/2017 - 13:40

    Free polarising on second pair. Does this mean you have to get (and pay for) polarising on the first pair?

    • fozzie on 19/02/2017 - 14:19
      +1

      You don't. Yesterday I ordered a pair of normal ones and a second pair as sunniest. I was given through free polarising. Total of $199 (I have a very light prescription and only need for distance) for two pair of designer glasses (one polarised). All covered by my health fund

      • jjj123 on 20/02/2017 - 10:20

        are polarising glasses lens dark as sunglasses?

        • fozzie on 20/02/2017 - 13:53

          Yes, you can usually get normal sunglasses, but this offer they are polarised for free.

    • muncan on 19/02/2017 - 14:20

      It won't work if the first pair is polarised, only the second pair has free polarising.
      You may have to clarify which is your first pair and which is your second…

    • mgguinne on 19/02/2017 - 14:49
      +1

      No, basically it means you have to buy 2 pairs (you can't get the deal on one pair only).

      For me it means get my normal glasses and then get the polarising on the sunglasses.

      Also agree about some others comments on what it does to phone screens, painful but does allow better use when driving

      Just my thoughts on how I understand it

      • fozzie on 19/02/2017 - 22:48

        You are correct, first pair is standard lenses (for reading or distance) second pair sunnies with polarised lenses

      • Shwayne on 20/02/2017 - 16:39

        The second pair is free anyway.

  • Squirta on 19/02/2017 - 14:10
    +1

    Specsavers have been running this "special offer" for quite a while and they keep extending it after the sale date ends. Another upselling marketing ploy to pressure people into buying a second set of glasses.

    • mgguinne on 19/02/2017 - 14:50

      Strange, they would not offer me this around 4 weeks ago when I went to get them, I told them I would come back when they do and then saw offer in paper today.

    • Shwayne on 19/02/2017 - 21:06

      Their pairs are not worth $199, and polarising is not worth $100, so this brings at least $299 down to $199, or $498 down to $199 if you actually needed the second pair.

    • Hinee on 20/02/2017 - 16:58

      Incorrect. I went a few weeks ago to get a new pair of glasses + sunnies. Just as a matter of courtesy the lady informed me that the free polarisation offer was starting the following Thursday. I said "if you want a sale today can you just give it to me for free?" and she declined, saying the best the manager said they could do was $50. Needless to say went in the next thursday and got it free.

  • CI on 19/02/2017 - 14:41

    Got this offer yesterday

    • gimli on 19/02/2017 - 14:59

      Haha. You should've posted

    • leTintin on 19/02/2017 - 17:47
      +1

      Yeah I got it in the post too

  • apu on 19/02/2017 - 16:32

    Any deal combined with coatings or high index for the first pair if you have private health? They normally have 30 percent off…

    • follow on 19/02/2017 - 17:55
      -2

      Save an arm… go to clearly

      • shmahoo on 19/02/2017 - 18:29
        -1

        Save your eyes and go to an independent optometrist?

        I couldn't help it, that's what I am!

  • AssociatedHappydeals @ Specsavers on 19/02/2017 - 18:42
    +7

    I work for Optical Superstore and they have a two pairs single vision glasses - no Gap deal which includes polarized lenses, photochromatic lenses (clear indoors and darken in the sun) and anti-reflection coated lenses. http://www.opticalsuperstore.com.au/two-pairs-no-gap/

    • muncan on 19/02/2017 - 18:43

      You're brave. I like that!

    • Shwayne on 19/02/2017 - 21:08

      Gymea though?

    • edgar28 on 20/02/2017 - 11:50

      I used to go to Optical Superstore, they gave me wrong specs twice (especially the one that cost me over 700 dollars with transition - i was standing under the sun and nothing happen, the person insisted I should use it for a few days for the lens to "settle" down and change colour)

      I moved to Specsavers (not all Specsaver is good too, i do experience some dodgy one that doesn't know what they are offering)

      • KentT on 20/02/2017 - 12:40

        I'm with Medibank, so I get two pairs of glasses "free" from Specsavers.

        I tried the transition lenses on one set and when they gave them to me they showed the transition working with a little UV machine.

        I wouldn't get it again though, fairly useless in my opinion as it doesn't get dark enough.

    • fozzie on 20/02/2017 - 13:55

      Wow good deal! Maybe shouldn't have gone to specsavers lol. I will keep in mind for daughter (due check up in October) and then she will get new glasses.

  • CarpalTunnel on 19/02/2017 - 18:48

    I'm with Bupa and I believe you get an extra $100 at Bupa Optical. They also have a price match policy.

    Would we be able to get similar deal at Bupa Optical??

    https://www.bupaoptical.com.au/customer-service/guarantee

    • Sweetnsour on 21/02/2017 - 23:01

      Let us know if u were successful. I think they will weasel out of it by arguing it's different brand sunglasses or different brand optical lenses.

      • CarpalTunnel on 11/03/2017 - 19:05

        Nope. Reason being is the above. Specsavers seem like the chemist warehouse of glasses though, feels like it's a conjob at Bupa in comparison

  • Eeples on 19/02/2017 - 20:17
    +1

    I find spec savers a bit tricky with their deals.

    But I do find the salespeople to try and work the deals for the benefit of the customer.

    Mmmm, I'm prolly being a bit vague.

    • Shwayne on 19/02/2017 - 21:09
      +2

      I've never found the sales people to be unfair, but the glasses are overpriced to fit these deals.

    • edgar28 on 20/02/2017 - 11:53

      if you met the right person who knows what they are offering to get the best deal for you.

      I experienced a few inflexible sale person just shut me off saying that's what you get, I go to another specsaver shop and got the better deal which the 1st one stated couldn't do it

      example, to add in ultra clear, transition, lens thinning, 1st one quoted me 175, another shop only 20 dollars with titanium frame! (all after health care rebate)……. BIG BIG difference

      • Shwayne on 20/02/2017 - 16:40

        I just had a salesperson tell me to get anti-reflection coating on the sunnies because they "look way cooler".

        • shmahoo on 20/02/2017 - 17:09
          +1

          you only want anti-reflection coating on the BACK surface of sunglasses. If it's on the front, it means more light actually makes it through the lens and they become more glare-y !

    • Hinee on 20/02/2017 - 17:00
      +2

      My person at Chermside was fantastic. Was happy to go beyond 5:30pm to finish off my order and get it absolutely perfect, then gave me 20% off just because my last order had it (no private health, don't even remember why I originally got it).

  • The Wololo Wombat on 19/02/2017 - 23:14

    I bought my glass with www.firmoo.com

    See previous deals for discounts. The quality is great, they are a 5th of the price. I got four pairs for $100 USD delivered. I won't go anywhere else.

  • jjj123 on 20/02/2017 - 10:26
    +1

    Does the Free Polarising lens has color?

    • HA on 20/02/2017 - 12:27
      +2

      Pretty sure they come in brown or grey lenses

      • shmahoo on 20/02/2017 - 12:29
        +1

        in the industry they come in grey, brown and G15 (green-grey like the "Ray-Ban" colour), and also come in a lighter, tintable version, which means you can vary the colour somewhat depending on the lens lab being used. Not sure what options SS offer for this deal, though.

        • HA on 20/02/2017 - 13:10
          +2

          Yep like I said, brown or grey

  • MrGareth on 08/03/2017 - 15:50

    When is says "no other offers", does this mean I can't combine this offer with their two-for-$199-gap-free (with my health insurance)?

    Or can I go in, use the $199 gap-free deal, and include the free polarising on the second pair?

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