Coastal Contacts is trying to gain market share for their eyeglasses business. They've been very creative in some giveaways and in social media.

Their prices are already pretty solid, but at 25%-off for first time customers (use code "GLASSESFORLESS") and 20%-off for repeat customers (use code "COASTALFRAMES"), the time may be now for you to give them a try especially if you're looking for something a bit more contemporary.

One of the more professional places out there, you'll get your glasses pretty fast and I've been happy with the results. I'm wearing a pair right now.

These discounts are good until the end of the month.

P.S. Sorry I left out the codes the first time posted. Maybe a bit rusty? Definitely exhausted. :)

I never intended to take the month of February off from the blog, and technically I didn't between the myriad email I answered, the three production issues I stepped in to deal with and at least one deal I posted in Twitter.

The reality of the situation was that I was completely swamped with a couple of projects and a new gig with a great start-up doing some really interesting things in the world of facebook.

March will be different, and I hope will bring some deals worth posting from some of the big players and perhaps a new contender.

Spring is right around the corner. Get on those sunglasses orders!

Today is the last day. If you're looking to get a couple of pairs for yourself or a loved one, the time is right -- and you can get two pairs for the price of one just because you know of the GlassyEyes site.

I've had a comment that this sale is only for the frames. This is incorrect. There are restrictions, like minimum $14.95 purchase, and this sale only includes single vision with anti-scratch lenses... You'll do best checking it out on the site. If you need lens upgrades, you'll pay for them for both pairs.

This is a great sale to pick up a couple of extra pairs of glasses or save big (as in more than 15% when you deck out two pairs.


Special thanks for the cool GlassyEyes-only banner for this sale. They've done a nice job on this.

Ends at midnight PST.

I had a really great conversation with my contact at EyeBuyDirect the other night about the state of the online eyeglasses industry and what they're doing to fix some of the shortcomings they've identified in the process.

They're a thoughtful group over there.

They're aware that some of the customer service issues over the busy holiday season left some people waiting longer than they are used to (or unable to contact them easily) and he's dedicated to improving this right now.

They've also created a custom, exclusive TWO-FOR-ONE sale this weekend for us.

Click here and use code "glassy241"

Take advantage of this and use it as an opportunity to introduce a friend or family member to the awesomeness of online eyeglasses!

Now through Sunday evening!

[UPDATE! Post Recycling! There is another BOGO, today, Wednesday, January 27th!]

I considered the title "It's Monday so it must be BOGO" but EBD has been mixing it up a bit lately with the timing of these events. I'll hang on to that title for future use -- it's *that good*.

Anyway, I you're in the mood for a couple of pair of basic glasses (or prescription SUNGLASSES), but only want to pay for one, this is something you'll want to check out.

Typical restrictions apply. See EyeBuyDirect for details.

[Please excuse any typos. It's snowing in the Twin Cities so I'm taking the bus to catch the train downtown.]

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