Discount Color Contacts - Secrets of Getting the Best Deal
Color contacts are hot now - everybody wants to have beautiful
bright eyes. And the best news is you don't have to pay a
fortune for these eyes. Follow these tips to get cheap color
contact lenses online and enjoy a new look without hurting your
budget.
Tip 1: Select color contacts that don't cost a fortune
Color contact lenses are not as expensive as they were five
years ago and prices can vary dramatically from brand to brand.
Of course, you don't want to go for the cheapest color lenses
(their look will only disappoint you), but it is still possible
to find good color contacts that don't cost a fortune.
First of all, colored lenses can be divided into two major
groups - disposable color contacts and annual replacement color
lenses. Usually a box of disposable color contacts costs less
than a single annual replacement lens. However, it is cheaper to
buy a pair of annual replacement lenses than a year's supply of
disposal color contacts.
Disposable color lenses which you usually replace every month or
2 weeks are typically sold in boxes of six lenses. Good examples
of disposable color contacts are Freshlook Colorblends (monthly
lenses), Acuvue 2 Colors (2 weeks disposable) and Expressions
(monthly replacement). Annual replacement (which are good for a
year) lenses like Durasoft 2 Colors or Illusions come in vials
and the price is usually indicated per vial (one lens).
However, be careful. Some sites offer cheap, 'no brand' color
contacts. You don't want to get those - not only do they look
obviously fake, but they are not comfortable in your eyes.
Tip 2: Look at comparison and review sites to find the
cheapest price
After you select the brand you want and have obtained your
prescription, it is time to find the best deal. Online prices
are generally much lower than those offered by an optometrist's
office. Also, from time to time online contact lens retailers
put selected lenses on sale, which can get you an even better
discount. There are plenty of sites that sell discount color
contacts online - you can visit several of them and compare the
prices.
But there is an easier way. There are many review sites that
help consumers compare online deals. Visit a review site that
compares prices at several online contact lens stores and gives
reviews of color contact lens merchants. This way you can be
sure that the company you want to buy your lens from is
reputable and honest.
See reviews of discount contact lens retailers
Tip 3: You can get cheaper color lenses if you buy large
quantities.
Most online contact lens retailers give you additional discounts
and free shipping on large orders. Even if you order different
colors, you can usually get lower prices. For certain color
lenses you can also get rebates, if you order a year's
supply.
Tip 4: Get free trial color contacts before you order
Few people know about it, but you can try popular color
contacts for free. Color contact lens manufacturers are happy to
give you a chance to try their color contacts. They can't just
send you a pair, however, because you need a prescription for
color contacts the same as you do for any contact lenses. But
you can get a trial certificate from manufacturer's site, and
with this certificate you can get a trial pair at your doctor's
office.