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Discount Contacts
You've heard it said many times. The Internet is a wonderful place to find
bargains and discounts. Is this true when looking for discounted prices on
contacts? The answer is undeniably YES!
The vast majority of companies selling contacts online are often called
'wholesale' contact lens distributors. Put simply, these companies buy
vast quantities of all types of contact lenses. They are able to do so
thanks to enormous market they enjoy thanks to the Internet. What this
means for the company is that they buy their lenses at massively
discounted prices due to the sheer volume of contacts they warehouse and
distribute. This allows the company to purchase lenses at extremely low
prices, and pass those savings onto their online customers.
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Are all discounts the same?
Like any other company, online retailers will differ in terms of their
costs of overhead. Generally, the overhead is far lower than regular
stores. The extent to which a company will pass on savings to their
customers is another question. Looking for discounts on contacts takes
some work and much price comparison between websites. Although, generally
speaking, contact lenses purchased online will be cheaper than those
bought at a regular store, the prices and potential savings vary
considerably.
An important consideration for all those buying contacts on the Internet
is to compare shipping prices, order tracking mechanisms, and return
policies. An up to date
lens prescription is important to ensure
that you purchase the contacts that are right for you.
Shipping Prices
There are two things to watch for in regard to shipping. The first is the
method, including cost. Will your contacts take two weeks to arrive or
will they arrive overnight? Although overnight shipping is more expensive,
it is very convenient and reliable. When looking for shipping discounts,
check whether or not buying a greater volume of lenses will allow you to
avoid shipping costs altogether. In is typically very cost effective for
companies to swallow a customer's shipping costs if that customer
purchases a large enough volume of lenses.
Order Tracking
Also important in terms of shipping is whether or not the site you order
from provides real time order tracking, or a 24 hour customer service
number. Many sites allow you to log on and check on the status of your
order. This allows you to know exactly when your product is arriving at
your door. As for customer service telephone numbers, always check the
number before you order. Not all websites provide real phone numbers, and
not all sites offer 24 service as they may claim.
Return Policies
Unless contact lenses are returned in the manufacturer's box - unopened -
it is illegal for the company to accept the return. For this reason,
ensure that you check the box to verify that they are the exact lenses you
ordered. All contact lenses shipped to you should be the EXACT lenses you
ordered, should arrive in the manufacturer's own, sealed container, and
should be accompanied by the manufacturer's instructions on care and use.
When judging a store's return policy, check the details. Will your refund
be processed in a week, or within the next three months? Read the fine
print. If a discount or deal sounds too good to be true, you can be almost
positive that it is.
There are incredible discounts to be found online, and contact lenses are
no different where low prices and special offers are concerned. Be sure
that the discount you're getting is indeed a deal. Check and compare
prices, and always look for any hidden costs.
Resources: Read what the FTC has to say in
favor of
discount contact lenses bought on the Internet.
Increased competition in the
discount contacts market as evidenced by
Wal-Mart's entry into the contact lens marketplace. |
