tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374857152024-03-14T13:49:16.676-05:00GlassyEyes | Find Your Next Affordable Eyeglasses OnlineShattering The Eyeglasses ScamUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-21976174540347266962013-06-27T12:26:00.000-05:002013-06-27T16:09:45.224-05:00The Present State and Future of GlassyEyesHello everyone,<br />
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Things have been a bit quiet around here for the past few months and there are a number of reasons why.<br />
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First, I've been busy with client work. This is a good thing. The economy seems to be headed on a positive course and it's been filling my hours with opportunity.<br />
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Secondly, the State of Minnesota has enacted a new Internet taxation policy that effectively shuts me and any other affiliate income funded blogs and websites down. I could move I suppose, but there are too many things to love in this state. If you don't already live here, it's a cold, horrible place to live, you'd be much happier in Wisconsin. ;-)<br />
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I'm not against internet taxation, I just hope that the Federal government can come up with a tenable plan that works for states and internet retailers. I'm not optimistic this will happen soon.<br />
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So where does that take us? I'm not shutting things down at this point -- expenses are paid for the rest of the year. I am potentially looking for a buyer in a state that has no personal income taxes -- this is the safest bet long term.<br />
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I'll look into the possibility of adding traditional advertising to help offset costs. The effect of that is likely to be more posts and broader content to justify and increase the value of the simpler flat-rate ads.<br />
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I'm still wearing glasses and am still excited about the market shift that has happened in this field over the past nearly seven years. I talk to more and more people wearing affordable, online, eyeglasses. They're enthusiastic and so am I.<br />
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Hope you're having a wonderful summer -- don't forget the sunglasses!<br />
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- IraIrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-58576466579520427132013-02-21T12:42:00.000-06:002013-02-21T12:42:10.740-06:00EyeBuyDirect Does Another BOGO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Sale</a> is back!<br />
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Effective Monday, February 18th and running through Thursday, February 28th, you can find high quality prescription eyeglasses starting at $14.95, lenses included, and get 2 FOR THE PRICE of 1. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Use code: '<span style="color: red;"><b>B1G1</b></span>' </span><br />
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<b>Ed. Note: </b><i>Yes, they have better looking glasses than in the ad above.</i>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-56895692708036871632013-01-28T20:42:00.001-06:002013-01-28T20:42:55.094-06:00EyeBuyDirect Buy One Get One -- THREE DAYS LEFT!<b>Only three days left</b> in <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect's Buy One Get One sale</a>. Check out the new lines they're carrying and get your Spring started right with a new look.
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<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank"><b>Use code "B1G1" to get the deal.</b></a>
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<i>Ends January 31st.</i> Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-61167224816812652912013-01-22T14:07:00.001-06:002013-01-22T14:07:29.855-06:00EyeBuyDirect Buy One Get One until the end of January<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCR296HBr4KHz_OOO_err1HI2hzPA6C2xGgLyYaMyUpqycbJYAYaoKWpyaTWKFN12SDxuuCMDQzl_yw3zy4SQrZMM8zEKqj6XiLIkLKezHLzoHQu-jjuaxBM4GYqEFMxvhDWq/s400/B1G1.png" width="205" /></a><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect</a> makes a habit of the Buy One Get Free sale and it's a good thing. They've updated their selection with some very trendy, retro styles which should entice many of you to order up a couple pairs for a low, low price.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Use code 'B1G1' to take advantage of this sale.</span></a>
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As always conditions apply so <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">check out the site</a> for details.
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Ends January 31st.Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-77584091949467047282012-10-24T11:07:00.004-05:002012-10-24T11:07:45.828-05:00On the radio...<a href="http://www.cpbn.org/listen-live" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWF0_aRe-l7Q4LM1q7SSJygskL-cMzTaWx1Vm0FwzBsYY6j_L81hSS4XM4Z_x4CeJ3GiO9T2TXR9UsnKydlFimKw34yBehyphenhyphenGqMJhSFyGb-60-oZcA4yG2O-_uBoGg5O0PfKgNx/s1600/wnpr.png" /></a>I'll be on the Colin McEnroe show this afternoon on Connecticut Public Radio WNPR talking about the eyeglasses industry and how online options have begun to change it.
You should be able to listen online here: <a href="http://www.cpbn.org/listen-live" target="_blank">http://www.cpbn.org/listen-live</a><br />
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We'll probably also hit on Luxottica -- a hot topic since Leslie Stahl's lazy (and late to the party) report on 60 Minutes at the beginning of the month.<br />
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Take a look at that here: <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7424700n" target="_blank">http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7424700n</a>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-71231087758622997412012-10-15T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-15T08:00:19.957-05:00EyeBuyDirect October BOGO!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's October, so it's time for another <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2210118-10458326" target="_top">EyeBuyDirect Buy One Get One sale!</a> This one lasts (almost) to the end of the month.<br />
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This is their signature sale, and as always the sooner you order the faster you'll get your specs. The lower the sun gets in the sky the more I find myself reaching for my sunglasses in the car. Get yourself a pair or three.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2210118-10458326" target="_top">EyeBuyDirect</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-2210118-10458326" width="1" /> has been a leader in this market for years now. <b>Their guarantee is one of the best around.</b> Order with confidence! <br />
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Sale ends October 29th.<br />
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Restrictions apply, so <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2210118-10458326" target="_top">take a look at the site.</a>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-29082881696649648912012-07-30T13:40:00.002-05:002012-07-30T13:40:42.513-05:00Free Frames at Goggles4U<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10874757" target="_blank">Goggles4U</a> has a <b>Clearance Sale going with FREE frames</b> from their home brand selection. Over 3000 frames are included in this sale. </span><br />
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I did a quick sample order and found that for about <b>$12 shipped</b> you can get your frames with standard CR-39 lenses and coatings.</div>
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Time is running out (or has run out if you're arriving after Monday) to get in on <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10719639" target="_blank">one of the best sales of the year for online eyeglasses</a>.
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<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10719639" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect</a> has added new frame styles throughout the sale so if you looked last week and didn't see anything you wanted, now is the <b>time to pop back in and check</b>.
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<br />Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-78889243841310804332012-06-12T17:21:00.000-05:002012-06-12T17:21:00.452-05:00Goggles4U Father's Day Sale<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10874757" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXesP9giJp1RJt5O3_AjRUhsJcAekga-5LBr6cRrrvbwlpYHkAafTxfLgE_5dHU6MoojlBN7aTBrK_v3evHruphXKbti8hUs9VczF8_72XBzGMCELmmE-vW2PPbLQkzhLZ6Knf/s400/fathersday-1.png" width="600" /></a><br />
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Forgiving the ridiculously excessive language (<i>"legend" really?</i>), <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10874757" target="_blank">Goggles4U</a> is having a decent sale for the next few days.<br />
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Save up to 75% on all home brand (here we go again) frames with premium lens coatings INCLUDED.
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A good deal for the father (or mother or neighbor) in your life.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10874757" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to take a look.</span></b></a>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-39273089971643009842012-06-11T08:21:00.002-05:002012-06-11T08:21:27.687-05:00EyeBuyDirect BOGO Just Getting Started<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10719639" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to see what they have!</span></b></a>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-64863318410217414332012-06-11T07:00:00.000-05:002012-06-11T07:00:11.760-05:00EyeBuyDirect Buy One Get One Free is Back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10719639" target="_blank"><b>EyeBuyDirect</b></a> is known for these. No one does a sale like them.<br />
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This is probably the tenth one of these I've covered in the past 5 and a half years. They always sell a ton of glasses and deliver on their excellent mission and return policy.<br />
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Over the past year or so, they've also expanded their lineup with some more stylish and bold frames -- even at their lower price points.<br />
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This sale runs through June 25th.<i> </i><br />
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<i><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10719639" target="_blank">Take advantage early for quickest turnaround.</a></i>
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Again with the "Home-Brand" frame sale, but this one includes all the coatings for free.<br />
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A very-low-risk, good deal to be sure.<br />
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<i> Ends Memorial Day. </i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10874757" target="_blank">Click here to take advantage!</a></span>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-30564965266021638752012-03-08T08:25:00.001-06:002012-03-08T08:25:00.218-06:00Another way to save on something you need -- DollarShaveClub.com<a href="https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ref/6b7/o/d/ZNtGF" target="_blank"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghEy_xnMHAAuQrnmji8uzEZ5aoVC3K_5vQupmgGhyFfLMGZKcFtGaBaoQs8l5e8nxi0Q21NRHXQpjVvuW8pTSUCDmKuJ5p_lce746_u6_NQd81ZyYEFi_nivnO-Q_oMEhIs_c/s400/dsc-logo-280x149.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717405592696256994" /></a>I've never written about a product other than glasses on the ol' Glassyeyes blog, but this is just such a great deal (and idea) on another unreasonably expensive item, that I couldn't resist.<br /><br />If you haven't seen the viral video for <a href="https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ref/6b7/o/d/ZNtGF" target="_blank">DollarShaveClub.com</a>, you really ought to <a href="https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ref/6b7/o/d/ZNtGF" target="_blank">do so now</a>. You'll laugh and then think, yeah, why the hell are those blades so expensive, and then you'll do like I did and <a href="https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ref/6b7/o/d/ZNtGF" target="_blank">sign up</a> -- unless you use an electric razor or are somehow naturally hairless.<br /><br />Anyway, <a href="https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ref/6b7/o/d/ZNtGF" target="_blank">take it for what it's worth</a>. I'm impressed.Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-78217680226331879152012-03-08T00:02:00.003-06:002012-03-08T00:08:51.082-06:00Goggles4U Big Sale on "Home-Brand" Frames!<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10874757" target="_blank" style="font-size: 100%; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_UqaYpJ4t5weiAzUqlgiPw1PKQ6HesyiPlumwUUAFPW9X6ZqhFt0QEiF7ytQyG8sFZy6lbbr3vtnDXGRtSoY2Nzhi0SansTfh8H-ucbR3ObdU5rySyXMKhSh88aSlHybOFVQ/s400/Upto+60%2525+Off+Frame+Prices+at+Goggles4u+-+48+Hours+Only+-+ira%2540webloggist.com+-+Webloggist+Media+LLC+Mail.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717403014480092738" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">They probably mean "house-brand", but regardless of the adjective, this is a really great deal. </span><br /><br />This deal ends some time on Friday -- <span style="font-weight:bold;">so hurry</span>!<br /><br /><span ><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10874757" target="_blank">Click here for more.</a></span>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-76993341631480603682012-03-04T08:24:00.003-06:002012-03-04T08:30:37.608-06:00EyeBuyDirect Buy One Get One Free Ends Monday<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/95104js0ys-FIIHGHHOFHGKMGPOO" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-_RFLBheWbBzQFXV-0dFyYxqdzc57xnryFJ_GPwZ6TVIcpSorbjfRRnxg9CcsY4VEuo0fcuPOf_4qc8aCTy4otGgURSj68YOAvKI21aVnJwRiJwSSrtV4mFw_G63M23Y6gho/s400/Buy+Prescription+Eyeglasses+Online+%257C+Mens+Womens+Fashion+%257C+EyeBuyDirect.com.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716048596960234770" /></a><br /><br />Two weeks of their biggest sale ends tomorrow. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/95104js0ys-FIIHGHHOFHGKMGPOO" target="_blank">Click here</a> to take a look.Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-64833745993980513832012-02-20T07:44:00.000-06:002012-02-20T07:44:00.050-06:00EyeBuyDirect Buy One Get One Starts Today!<div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; float: right; "><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/95104js0ys-FIIHGHHOFHGKMGPOO" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/lk70snrflj4776566D4659B5EDD" alt="Flexispend employee benefits " border="0" style="padding: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a></div><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">It's been a few months since the last time </span><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10719639" target="_blank" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">EyeBuyDirect</a><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "> had a sale like this. They're good at them. They do an excellent job to ramp up the ability to deliver in a decent timeframe. That said, the earlier you order, the faster the turnaround. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Really impressed with the new frame styles they've added since the last time I worked my way through the site. I'll be making an order this week for sure. </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10719639" target="_blank"><span ><b>Click here to order!</b></span></a><br /></div>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-47971545753642805492011-12-31T08:23:00.001-06:002011-12-31T08:23:00.167-06:00Ripped from the forums...I've been doing some work on catching up with the site over the holidays and I came across a bit of a rant in the forums from what I can only guess is an optician or the mom of an optician.<br /><br />Here it is:<br /><blockquote><i>Free advice? Bad advice. </i></blockquote><blockquote><i>If you only wear glasses at night, if you only use glasses for a computer or you can buy your glasses from walgreens then by all means buy them online. But if it's a prescription, for the love of god, get it filled by someone who is knowledgeable about the trade. If you don't heed this advice also do us a favor and don't bother going to a local optician to have your frames fit or to trouble shoot your problems; you already had your hand in putting him out of business, don't also insult him by asking for his time and expertise for free.</i></blockquote>My response to this tripe:<br /><div><div></div><blockquote><div><i>This is a bunch of crap. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>I've always said that I'm willing to pay for my FULL PRESCRIPTION, but don't hold a very simple part of it hostage to keep me in your store so you can force overpriced frames and criminally overpriced lenses on me. You expect gratitude for that? </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Want to know who has put the local optician out of business? Luxottica and yes, the local optician herself. The world has always been an adapt or die scenario -- for everyone. So rather than whine about how unfair something is, use your brain and try to figure out how to use your "time and expertise" to turn it around in your favor. The old model no longer works -- and hasn't for some time. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Move on already. </i></div><div><br /></div><div>- Ira</div></blockquote><div></div></div><div><br /></div>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-72909337492692668692011-12-30T07:49:00.005-06:002011-12-30T08:03:46.852-06:00Great Ongoing Deals are BackWe've had a couple of our better ongoing deals go dark over the past few weeks.<br /><br /><b><i>They're baaack!</i></b><br /><br />After a bit of housekeeping yesterday and helping a couple people get their orders straightened out, I got in touch with <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2210118-10867656" target="_blank">39DollarGlasses</a> and <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect</a> about renewing their <b>exclusive long-term discounts</b>.<br /><br />Both were more than happy to do it.<br /><br />As you see over to the left, they're back in their rightful places. For those of you reading this on a smart phone, you'll need to click the <i>"View Web Version"</i> link at the bottom of the page to see.<br /><br />Here they are...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2210118-10867656" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeHR5F8s6C-93eWTLlhClG2SydSuK3v6sFuZuHH2-zy9DhTpBu0eUGYylkVKAeM2H631SJJRAJ3FSDzWHD0wjJEhIFpf8k_-bJEB-sDCiMM0PDBEYom17Q_JfdcrbyNJiD4ca/s400/ad1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691920812949326434" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDDfjEAl83Q8s2u04zgs9TMwQTgvfhKJvvbk9URwX41-rjEtBwzJ_LeIMCX_kd7DLRWL8mnOMs8Hg_HUAmdQao77QNp6AYpg_9ZdqLaG8wNZFoRc6JyUguaVTvVh9M_THz4bM/s400/ad2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691920928966416178" /></a><div><br /></div><div>With these available at GlassyEyes, there never is a bad time to buy eyeglasses online.</div>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-10765022716111880152011-12-22T13:53:00.003-06:002011-12-29T15:06:33.916-06:0050%-off Gift Vouchers at EyeBuyDirect<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10631178" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJc8a9nsCalRZRaK0bWtv_0FtnzlbIryqW4yBXtG27F3AmkcD6ZiUJHL5rEiUehE-dh_W-aC_zIyd7gaycyvFKyIMqvECc3nfcwJrCaUL4egRySsuA-5XWCFnQOVjyzTAqiei/s400/vouchers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691659110111595826" /></a><br />I always love this sale. Getting a dollar for fifty-cents is always a good deal, and this one is better because the prices are so low and there are no headaches associated with whether or not thin or tinted lenses are included in the sale. <br /><br />These are the final days of the sale. Take a look!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2210118-10631178" target="_blank"><b>Holiday Gift Vouchers 50% OFF</b> - spend $20 for a $40 voucher at <b>EyeBuyDirect.com</b>!</a><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-2210118-10631178" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ENDS SATURDAY!</span>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-29559152892343007442011-12-01T10:09:00.003-06:002011-12-01T10:25:18.499-06:00Thursday Deal RoundupIs it December already? <div><br /></div><div>There are a number of sales this week and rather than post about each of them each day -- and have people unsubscribe, I figured it might make sense to aggregate things a bit.<div><br /></div><div>Here are the current sales today -- which may be added to as the day goes on.<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect</a> has a 20%-off sale on frames. <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">Click here</a> and use code 'Day7'.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank">Goggles4U</a> continues to run two deals: $29.95 of designer frames, and a collection of free frames with highly discounted lenses. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank">Click here</a> and choose your deal.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">39DollarGlasses</a> has a free shipping option -- that they've been running for weeks. You're almost certainly better off using the <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">10%-off link here</a>.</li></ul><div>More to come!</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Follow @glassyeyes on <a href="http://twitter.com/glassyeyes" target="_blank">twitter</a> for more deals! </div><div><br /></div>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-28118973823044649682011-11-30T09:56:00.004-06:002011-11-30T10:34:41.703-06:0020 Percent off Progressives and Bifocals Today!<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect</a> continues the sales today with a decent deal on progressive and bifocal lenses. Today's my birthday, and I'm definitely getting closer and closer to having to pull the trigger on progressives. Hoping to get another 5 years out of the old eyes before that day though!<br /><br />For those of you already there, <span style="font-weight:bold;">this is a great deal</span>. I've set up a number of my relatives with bifocals and progressives through EyeBuyDirect. They've all been surprised and thrilled at the price and quality.<br /><br /><h2><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">Click here to check out this deal!</a> Use code 'Day6'.</h2><br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N__aseucfcg/TtZakx2XxpI/AAAAAAAAANI/zNEQ7840jaY/s400/ebd20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680827567877637778" /></a><br /><br />If you're in the market for a pair,<span style="font-style:italic;"> today is a great opportunity.</span>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-81581622472021556272011-11-28T09:49:00.003-06:002011-11-28T10:12:08.276-06:00EyeBuyDirect does a Buy One Get One Today!I hope your prescription is current -- today is the big day for online eyeglasses sales.<br /><br /><a href=http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">EyeBuyDirect</a> is doing a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Buy One Get One today only!</span> <a href=http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank">Click here</a> or on the image below to get all of the details.<br /><br /><a href=http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10629518" target="_blank" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia75ckSRc55785hmXeMnwVB_zBBMiCLZ3wMX8_vIHu6ZdXWHfjBs5BOJ6usGRL6IqVCXSVnvAArJxig-4EbzEgRPLCuTTA9YQoG8d9Fno_8hcSq7PXVqej0pWPmTwMo4CAscn5/s400/ebd.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680079570031713282" /></a>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-21253958104617545432011-11-28T08:37:00.002-06:002011-11-28T08:39:51.510-06:00Sale refresh at Goggles4U<div>If you missed it last week, you get <b>another chance for the next 48 hours!</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Once again, two options -- both solid.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzBZeF2HgHe7Ajqf0gohimQOSw9_IK_5jD541ljh60BpqUwqyi5PvRLhVNiM81lxOPwaaF8vDB1F798krUgaWg5V14jyollBOWT_P9exAPiqYmtIvLsAhyphenhyphenvgM2qquwIjdI3a3/s400/goggles4u.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678930118263672162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank"><b>Click here to give them a try!</b></a></h2></div></div>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-8173718235608783992011-11-27T22:00:00.003-06:002011-11-28T08:36:09.923-06:00Cyber-Monday Deal #1 at 39DollarGlassesHere is the <span style="font-style:italic;">first eyeglasses deal of the day</span>...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10475420" target="_blank">39DollarGlasses</a> is coming out of the chute with a <b>$20-off per pair</b> deal.<br /><br /><H2><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2210118-10475420" target="_blank">Click here and use the code <span style="font-weight:bold;">'CM20'</span></a> at checkout to <b>get this deal!</b></H2>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37485715.post-21867493937506103852011-11-25T07:48:00.003-06:002011-11-25T07:57:12.754-06:00Quick Sale at Goggles4U<div>The Holiday Sales are in full tilt right now and that typically includes the bigger online eyeglasses stores. This year appears to be no different.</div><div><br /></div><div>First out of the gate is <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank">goggles4u</a> with a couple of big sale options for you. These prices are so low, it's a great time to stock up or try a store you haven't tried in the past. This is one of the original two stores I tried when I started this thing. I still wear those frames from time to time. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank">Goggles4U</a> has been around for more than 5 years and have done some really great things during that time. </div><div><br /><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzBZeF2HgHe7Ajqf0gohimQOSw9_IK_5jD541ljh60BpqUwqyi5PvRLhVNiM81lxOPwaaF8vDB1F798krUgaWg5V14jyollBOWT_P9exAPiqYmtIvLsAhyphenhyphenvgM2qquwIjdI3a3/s400/goggles4u.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678930118263672162" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=49699&U=165366&M=9118" target="_blank">Click here to give them a try!</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ends this weekend.</div>Irahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763238865191056205noreply@blogger.com1