Review
GlassesShopChecked by Vetteroo review
Budget buyers who want a spare pair.
We check it out so you don’t have to.
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- What it is
- Low-cost prescription glasses
- Best for
- Budget shoppers who want cheap frames with a one-time replacement
- Price
- Frames from $6.95, checked October 30, 2026
- Prices checked
- October 30, 2026
We researched GlassesShop's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used GlassesShop ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.
Who it’s best for
- Budget buyers who want a spare pair.
- People with a current prescription.
- Shoppers who like frequent promos.
Who should skip it
- Probably not the best fit if you want a full refund for any reason.
How it works day to day
This part draws on GlassesShop’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used GlassesShop ourselves.
Pick frames, enter your prescription and PD, choose lenses, and wait for delivery.
Key features in use
- Virtual try-on
- Blue-light lenses
- Progressives
- Sunglasses
- Promos
Setup and learning curve
Enter prescription and PD.
Integrations
Not applicable.
Support
Email and chat.
Real-world use cases
- Spare pairs
- Computer glasses
- Sunglasses
- Kids' backups
What it costs
Prices checked October 30, 2026, from GlassesShop’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.
- Frames about $6.95 to $39.95 before lenses (checked October 30, 2026).
- Free standard shipping over $69; free expedited over $249.
What we like
- Trustpilot showed 4.4 out of 5 from about 3,858 reviews as of October 30, 2026.
- Very low frame prices.
- One frame replacement within 365 days (50% off after 30 days).
- Defects get a remake or full refund.
What to watch for
- Change-of-mind returns get only a 50% refund within 30 days.
- Exchanges are free, but shipping fees apply.
- Lens add-ons raise the price.
The fine print
- Glasses bought online need an accurate prescription and pupillary distance; get an eye exam first.
- Defective items: remake or full refund.
- Keep your order details for the one-time replacement.
The main alternative: ublins Checked by Vetteroo
What it costs: Frames from about $7.20, checked October 30, 2026
Pick GlassesShopChecked by Vetteroo if you…
- want a big frame catalog.
- want a one-time replacement.
- want free shipping over $69.
Pick ublins Checked by Vetteroo if you…
- want a smaller curated selection.
- want a 365-day warranty.
- like its styles.
Our take
GlassesShop sells very cheap frames with a useful one-time replacement, but change-of-mind refunds are only 50%.
Side by side
| Company | Best for | Starting price | Trial / refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlassesShop Checked by Vetteroo | Budget shoppers who want cheap frames with a one-time replacement | Frames from $6.95, checked October 30, 2026 | 30 days: free exchange or 50% refund |
| ublins Checked by Vetteroo | Budget shoppers who want cheap frames with a 365-day warranty | Frames from about $7.20, checked October 30, 2026 | 30 days: one-time exchange or 50% refund |
From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.
What we checked
- GlassesShop's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
- Trustpilot, searched October 30, 2026 (no usable score for GlassesShop)
- ublins's details: from our published review and its official pages, October 30, 2026
- The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)
Sources
Visit GlassesShop’s official site
How we review
We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.
Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.