spikey Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Having paid Messrs Specsavers a small fortune for a couple of pairs of glasses a few months ago, I now find that both the cases they came in have rendered themselves next to useless. The metal springy things have bust and fallen out. Is it actually possible to buy at a reasonable price such a thing as a glasses case that's well made, fit for purpose, and can be expected to last more than a matter of weeks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted October 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2023 When this has happened to me in the past, Specsavers have provided replacement cases. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sled Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I don't know which is worse: yours that won't shut, or mine that are like Arkwright's till and try to chop my fingers off every time they slam shut! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted October 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2023 The most recent ones I've got came in cases that look like they're made of some kind of recycled card, rather than the old plastic clamshell type or the soft ones. I've never had any of them fail though, but then I wear the glasses all the time so rarely use the cases... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 19 hours ago, The Pilotman said: When this has happened to me in the past, Specsavers have provided replacement cases. But alas now they've changed over to a really naff cheapo variety with a press-stud to keep it closed (while it lasts) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2023 This isn't cheap, but I've seen them on offer before through their online shop. Plus it does at least support the London Transport Museum. Several different designs are available. The case that I have has, so far, lasted a couple of years. https://www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/clothing/clothing-accessories/accessories/glasses-case-underground-lines 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 The only time I use a case for glasses is to pack a spare pair when travelling. I wear my glasses (readers) on a cord at all times. I know it’s not the height of fashion, but it means I don’t have to search for them (in or out of a glasses case) when I want to use them. And I don’t have to find a case for them when I’m going outside and won’t need them for distance vision. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatley Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 33 minutes ago, pH said: The only time I use a case for glasses is to pack a spare pair when travelling. I wear my glasses (readers) on a cord at all times. I know it’s not the height of fashion, but it means I don’t have to search for them (in or out of a glasses case) when I want to use them. And I don’t have to find a case for them when I’m going outside and won’t need them for distance vision. An equally near sighted colleague and I at adjacent desks a few years ago did that. Then one day we heard one of the youngsters directing someone to the printer - "Down there on the left, just past Hinge and Bracket". 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, Wheatley said: An equally near sighted colleague and I at adjacent desks a few years ago did that. Then one day we heard one of the youngsters directing someone to the printer - "Down there on the left, just past Hinge and Bracket". So what did you do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted October 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, pH said: So what did you do? I'd have been amazed at a youngster having heard of Hinge and Bracket! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, Wheatley said: An equally near sighted colleague and I at adjacent desks a few years ago did that. Then one day we heard one of the youngsters directing someone to the printer - "Down there on the left, just past Hinge and Bracket". 22 hours ago, pH said: So what did you do? 21 hours ago, Reorte said: I'd have been amazed at a youngster having heard of Hinge and Bracket! I'd have their browser caches investigated.... Back to glasses cases. I've a couple of "inexpensive" cases that I got from Home Bargains a while ago, rather than springs/buttons/whatever, they close with a zip around 2/3rds of the case. The main advantage is that they're not as difficult to open as some sprung cases, and they don't try to bite your fingers off when closing them! And so far, they're durable! Edited October 18, 2023 by Hroth Getting back on topic... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 18, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Hroth said: I'd have their browser caches investigated.... Ooh Matron! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Ask at a charity shop - they often have hundreds of them that they’re not sure what to do with. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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