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Old 01-27-2014 | 12:35 PM
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Guys, just a quick ?. Last post I saw about getting glasses made in HKG or TPE was in '09. Anyone had a good "recent" experience in getting glasses made in Asia? Heard they make them in the 580 market as well in PVG. Bought cheaters there that were very good for around $5 but never tested the water in getting prescriptions ground there. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Old 01-27-2014 | 08:00 PM
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MK Optical in Mong Kok down on Nathan. They are just prior to a Spaghetti Warehouse near where you would make a right to go into the Ladies Market. There are gals handing out flyers on the sidewalk. I've had them make me several pairs, never had a problem. They can turn them same day if need be, but definitely within 24 hours. Very reasonable prices (includes the exam).
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Old 01-28-2014 | 12:38 PM
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Dragon at the Science and Tech in Shanghai does a great job on all types of glasses. Cheaters, prescriptions and prescription sunglasses.

Store is: C-01 NorthStar Optical. Mention FX.

Email: [email protected]
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Old 01-29-2014 | 01:17 PM
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Thanks for the info guys!
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Old 01-29-2014 | 04:22 PM
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I got a pair in TST in HKG, the guy told me I was getting the best lenses made and the scratch resistant lenses and coatings..bla bla bla..........
Six months later they were dreadfully scratched. I took them to the local guy in my small town, and lady there was shocked that they were this scratched in 6 months. I kept the frames, got two pair from them for about the same price as I paid in HKG, have had zero problems with scratches........after 2 years. The other pair is unworn! Im done with HKG and glasses and watches and suits and shirts....... stay home and buy American!
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Old 01-29-2014 | 05:24 PM
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I always thought it was comical that a professional pilot would by knockoff eyeglasses. Kind of like Tiger Woods buying his clubs at the 580.
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Old 02-01-2014 | 09:51 AM
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Had my 3rd pair of prescription sunglasses made 4/13 -- all have worked well and have been durable -- not the cheapest but certainly around half of what you would pay in US...

Peninsula Optical
Shop S06, Street Floor, The Elegance
At Sheraton Hotel, 20 Nathan Rd, Kowloon
Tel: 2730 5808 or 2385 5543
(it's under the FDX Kowloon Sheraton layover hotel)
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Old 02-01-2014 | 09:55 AM
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By the way it helps if you bring your prescription with you from home. But he can use your old glasses and I believe he does a free exam -- Generally, they are ready for pick-up in 24 hours but he can work with you on the times.
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