Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Service without any smile.


It's been very hot, sunny, and extremely bright.

My old shades had become a bit cloudy, and had seen better days. I needed new ones.

I had a bit of a look around certain shops likely to sell such things, and couldn't find what I wanted. Some came close but were expensive.


So, what does a chap do when he's at a loss? He goes to Amazon (of course).

The choice was extensive (as you can imagine) and I trolled through page upon page of over-fancy and over-priced glasses until I came across what I wanted. Some simple, polarized, affordable shades, that just look as 'ordinary' as possible.

I ordered them at about 5.30 pm on the 24th, and they dropped through my letter box at 12 noon on the 25th. Hand delivered, nicely packed, no fuss.

And at about £18 for two pairs (inc Post), I shan't panic if (at some time in the future) I lose a pair, or they break.

Thank you Amazon. You're a good'un.

 

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good sun glasses are expensive. Two for £18 ??

Cro Magnon said...

Yes, and they seem like good ones too. I never spend too much on sunglasses as I tend to lose them. However I did once have a pair of Ray Bans that cost about £100.

Sue G said...

I don't see the point of buying in local shops any more, just too expensive and 'trendy'.Ebay is really good too, might take a bit longer than Amazon but they're just as good. Always have polarised ones, if you are wanting them checked out properly you can always take them into an optician, they will put them into their 'machine' and check that they are in fact polarised and UV protected and all that.

JayCee said...

I buy mine from the local pharmacy. They are only £7 and are just right for me.

Cro Magnon said...

I had no idea one could have one's shades 'checked' like that. I think I'd rather not know, and simply trust the seller!

Cro Magnon said...

My previous ones came from Primark, and cost £3. But they were cheap rubbish. They have become cloudy.

Anonymous said...

Your poor eyes !

Yorkshire Pudding said...

I agree that ordinary fellows require ordinary sunglasses. That is why I ordered myself some Ray-Ban Meta shades. Only £330.

Nelliegrace said...

My local Optometrist provided “free” prescription sunglasses with my last varifocals.

Cro Magnon said...

My poor wallet too. I don't usually splash-out so much.

Cro Magnon said...

My old Ray Bans lasted for about 10 years; eventually they snapped!

Cro Magnon said...

I don't have prescription glasses; just some 'off the shelf' +3 reading glasses.

Anonymous said...

That sounds like a bargain Cro. My current pair cost about 5 euros from Aldi and are mainly worn when I drive.
Coppa's Girl

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