Only happened to find out by going in store today, otherwise a pretty hidden deal.
T&Cs
Stores listed only. Applies to comprehensive eye tests only, normally valued at $60. Excludes contact lens examinations, DL 12 eyesight conditions and visual field checks. Subject to appointment availability. Offer valid 8 December – 9 February 2025.
FYI that AA members get a free eye test at specsavers every 2 years: https://www.specsavers.co.nz/special-offers/aa
If you're not an AA member this looks a reasonable deal
Pretty sure youcan get one if you're with Southern Cross too
SX is with opsm. Free every year.
And then get your new specs from Zenni
I never bought glasses but its getting that way from too much time on the ps5. So what price difference we talking between the two?
I got prescription sunglasses for ~$90 NZD including shipping. The polarized tint was more expensive than the frame or the prescription lenses.
I got the exact frame as my sunglasses with prescription lenses (but not tinted) for ~$60 NZD delivered.
I got a cheaper frame with prescription lenses for ~$37 NZD delivered.
So for the price on one pair of "cheap" Specsavers glasses, I got 3 pairs and one was tinted.
+1 - search for "Zenni" on this site for past discussions, well worth a look.
Is this from ordering on zennioptical.com, then shipping to NZ?
@trisanh: Yep…. Use the app thou it can take your PD measurement by using your camera depending on the frames and script.
@JedEnzed: I have SC as well. The glasses were cheap enough (for me) that I didn't even think to claim from SC.
You can always contact SC and ask if they'll cover prescriptions that were fulfilled overseas if you can prove it wasn't just fashion glasses.
@JedEnzed: They are 20%-25% of the cost of getting them made in NZ.
I would bother getting them reimbursed.
Dunno if Southern Cross will reimburse, if I was paying for Southern Cross and they reimburse I wouldn't be using Zenni.
@JedEnzed: Southern Cross will pay for Zenni glasses - they just need the receipt that shows the script for the glasses, which Zenni provides.
If you have the same prescription for both eyes and a reasonable IPD, you can even get specs from AliExpress for ~$5-10. I keep 2 pairs as spares, one in the car and one in the bag.
Example:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007819497453.html
You can also get the $30 eye test as a CSC Member.
It's a downloadable voucher that you can use for family as well, meaning anyone can use it.
Link to create voucher here
Should be a deal in its own right
I have never had issues with eyesight before nor that I wear any prescription glasses. I guess it would still be recommended to do just like any other regular health checkup? Or is it only for getting a prescription glasses number?
Annoying my local one isn't listed. I think because it optometrist is only parttime from another store.