Glasses

Ricco · Feb 23rd, 2007, 04:17

Hi everyone.

I'm new to this forum wow, what a resource!! Most of the questions I had have been answered already, by looking back though previous threads. Just a few left now!

I'm off to India for 6 months as part of a year out from work. I'll land in Delhi, I don't intend to stay long, before heading north to Himachal Pradesh, then back down to Kerala. I just need to rent my house and give a month's notice at work, then I'll be on my way.

Anyway enough of that; my questions: I've recently had an eye test, I've been told I need varifocals, these will cost in the region of 200 GBP. Is it worth hanging on for a couple of months to get a pair or two in Delhi? How much might they cost? how long might it take for them to be made? Anyone know a reputable Optician they could perhaps recomend?

Thanks.

crvlvr · Feb 23rd, 2007, 04:22

This thread might help, although its a few years old

rab's top tip of the month: glasses

malcolmgrundy · Feb 23rd, 2007, 14:45

Hi Ricco
Get your glasses when you arrive they are a quarter of the price compared with uk prices and take between 1 & 3 days depending on how busy they are.

good luck in your travels

sald · Feb 23rd, 2007, 15:00

Makes total sense to get your glasses done in Delhi. A week is the max they'll take. And prices should be very very attractive....

Digital Drifter · Feb 23rd, 2007, 15:45

& do try it after you get used to haggling. Not the aggressive way but the same way in which you'd be prepared to walk down to the next optical/spectacle shop if you're not satisfied.

Find out a couple of them. step in and ask a quote for your prescription. try to negotiate and if you're unhappy, leave. There's always another one.

At the same time, recognise when you're starting to act like a total w**ker!

where you look ridiculous trying to beat him down by another 50/25 Rs.

Though upmarket shops, you'll hardly get any leeway in price.

palerider · Feb 23rd, 2007, 18:14

i just bought a pair of varifocals in Bangalore. Nice shop, extreme woman, but efficient.
They cost, all fitted, with groovy lightweight lenses, and nice modern frames, 1500 rupees. I could have paid up to 5000 or 6000, but these were just as good. No pressure either. They made them in 36 hours.
In Australia, they start at 9000 rupees.

Fullred · Feb 23rd, 2007, 18:35

Niiiiice.

I was thinking of getting new glasses made before heading off on my journey, but I think I'll just get them made in Calcutta.

Anybody had any experience getting glasses made in Calcutta?

Feb 23rd, 2007, 04:17	#1
Ricco Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, U.K. Posts: 48	Glasses Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum wow, what a resource!! Most of the questions I had have been answered already, by looking back though previous threads. Just a few left now! I'm off to India for 6 months as part of a year out from work. I'll land in Delhi, I don't intend to stay long, before heading north to Himachal Pradesh, then back down to Kerala. I just need to rent my house and give a month's notice at work, then I'll be on my way. Anyway enough of that; my questions: I've recently had an eye test, I've been told I need varifocals, these will cost in the region of 200 GBP. Is it worth hanging on for a couple of months to get a pair or two in Delhi? How much might they cost? how long might it take for them to be made? Anyone know a reputable Optician they could perhaps recomend? Thanks.

Feb 23rd, 2007, 15:45	#5
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	& do try it after you get used to haggling. Not the aggressive way but the same way in which you'd be prepared to walk down to the next optical/spectacle shop if you're not satisfied. Find out a couple of them. step in and ask a quote for your prescription. try to negotiate and if you're unhappy, leave. There's always another one. At the same time, recognise when you're starting to act like a total w**ker! where you look ridiculous trying to beat him down by another 50/25 Rs. Though upmarket shops, you'll hardly get any leeway in price. __________________ Click here for the Indiamike train guide in PDF

Feb 23rd, 2007, 18:14	#6
palerider adam singh Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Udayapura, Bangalore soon Posts: 196	i just bought a pair of varifocals in Bangalore. Nice shop, extreme woman, but efficient. They cost, all fitted, with groovy lightweight lenses, and nice modern frames, 1500 rupees. I could have paid up to 5000 or 6000, but these were just as good. No pressure either. They made them in 36 hours. In Australia, they start at 9000 rupees. __________________ I finally realised, in the nic of time, that Life was for Living.

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