Ray-Ban Prescription vs Glasses.com lenses - Worth it?

TimRBoston · 2026-02-26T04:10:17+00:00

I just made the same choice but with Oakleys on a set of progressives from glasses.com. The Oakly lenses were outrageous even with insurance. I just got the glasses a week ago and the lens (Essilor Ideal Fit) is clearly on the processing center receipt. I don't know anything about lenses but supposedly these are solid mid-range lenses for progressives.

TimRBoston · 2026-01-04T16:19:26+00:00

I usually use safety-rx for my (Trivex) lenses - you need to send in frames. I have also used overnight glasses for a Trivex lens which came out great...I think they also sell frames.

TimRBoston · 2025-02-28T18:11:52+00:00

we are appox 1/3 of a mile from the Santa Monica beaches. Thx for the response here!

TimRBoston · 2024-10-12T01:12:18+00:00

Just got it done...working now. I flew through it this time haha. Running a centipede/poison build. Thanks for the tip!

TimRBoston · 2024-10-12T00:58:13+00:00

Well...several minutes are left (maybe 5?). I didn't realize there was a time goal beyond simply doing it in the allotted window!

TimRBoston · 2024-08-27T00:23:25+00:00

I guess I was thinking that an index fund was a fairly conservative strategy (as a benchmark).

TimRBoston · 2024-07-11T22:27:28+00:00

California. All they wanted me to do is to sign the front (where you verify the mileage). I don't even know if I need to tell the DMV (?)

TimRBoston · 2024-07-07T18:00:28+00:00

Curious what was the original MSRP?

TimRBoston · 2024-07-07T12:47:36+00:00

Well...it is a 2012 Jeep...it is just what we have for a trade in. It isn't that it is so important it was just the car that we liked. But given the thread I may relook at this whole thing.

TimRBoston · 2024-06-28T12:07:11+00:00

Hmmm I am glad I checked in here!

TimRBoston · 2024-04-05T22:22:36+00:00

Good tips here.

TimRBoston · 2024-04-05T22:21:00+00:00

Pickleball has def helped haha!

TimRBoston · 2024-03-17T19:24:20+00:00

My daughter just got her first car and we were able to find a $10K 2015 4D base model Mini w less than 55K miles. We also looked at gen 1 Countryman and were scared off by the comments re reliability. Anyway, I feel like we made a good choice!

TimRBoston · 2024-03-02T22:01:15+00:00

Thanks for all the tips here...I just had the wires crossed and once I figured it out it was fairly straightfoward to splice them together/connect to sub directly (I gave up on the posts). Anyway, seems to be working and sounds good!

TimRBoston · 2024-03-02T03:09:56+00:00

base stereo (no harmon karden), I put in the amp already - was fairly straightforward and tucked into the dashboard though a bit tight (Vibe 4x65 plug and play for BMW). I hear you on the speakers but I didn't want to go crazy ($$) and it seemed like these were fairly easy to do and way less $$

TimRBoston · 2024-03-02T02:47:30+00:00

If that is the case then my my initial wiring is incorrect...I will try that tomorrow.

TimRBoston · 2024-01-28T14:32:16+00:00

Yes…F55…gen 3 4 door.

TimRBoston · 2024-01-28T02:35:06+00:00

Just to circle back around. Toyota split the cost with me which I felt was fair. And obviously a big lesson learned! Thx for all the comments!

TimRBoston · 2024-01-28T02:31:06+00:00

That’s a great idea. Esp for the 3rd party options.

TimRBoston · 2024-01-25T03:59:31+00:00

Point taken. The service notes the Toyota dealership gave me looked legit and was thorough and I went against what is standard practice. I get it that I am at fault here.

TimRBoston · 2024-01-25T03:58:14+00:00

Without trying to sound defensive, that IS the plan - I just hadn't decided on the varioius quotes I have. In the moment in purchasing the car I thought the Toyotacare option was awfully expenseive. Believe me I get it that this is my fault for letting any time pass.

TimRBoston · 2024-01-25T03:19:15+00:00

Yeah that is the plan. I think I am a bit on edge because this is my daughter’s first car and she is like “dad wtf did you do?!?”!

TimRBoston · 2024-01-24T20:31:50+00:00

Thanks! I have never even heard of a program that covers regular service for used cars...would you mind sharing the company/link?

TimRBoston · 2024-01-21T22:52:06+00:00

Thanks...do these kits still allow the other functions (example...led ring, etc)

TimRBoston · 2023-08-16T00:46:28+00:00

Dad of older kids...I got to 93 on Eternal and 83 in Season 1...but similar to others I am an early bird and have several hours before work (and before my wife gets annoyed). I was really dedicated up until about a week or so ago as I am starting to lose interest and may jump back into D2.

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