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    Question Anyone tried REM eyewear?

    I've got the rep coming in tomorrow, and I wanted to see if you had any experience with them. Judging from the catalog, I like the styles and variety. What do you think of the quality? I don't even know how long the line's been around...
    Any info will be much appreciated.
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    Rem Eyewear

    Very good quality. No problems with returns and exchanges. Many lines including the Rembrand line which if you by 50 you get them for 50% off. That means about <prices removed by Admin> per frame. Good deal for mid-range board space. Good promos and cute sellable products like Barbie, Jones New York Petite which was long overdue for small women. I've used Rem for over 10 years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EyeFitWell View Post
    I've got the rep coming in tomorrow, and I wanted to see if you had any experience with them. Judging from the catalog, I like the styles and variety. What do you think of the quality? I don't even know how long the line's been around...
    Any info will be much appreciated.
    TIA!
    We have put together some package programs with the local REM rep on the Barbie and Converse lines. Both have been well recieved by patients and are high quality.

    Adam

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    that petite line is exactly what caught my eye! I was so glad to have something for my tiny ladies that isn't a kid's frame! We bought into the line last week...just waiting for it to arrive.

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    I have used Rem Eyewear for many years.I have had no problems and they have a good warranty.I use alot of the converse and barbie,cosmo and laurren Hutten

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    For the record, they're here and I'm thrilled with them! The quality is great, they hold adjustments well, and they have literally sold themselves! I'm very glad we brought them in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EyeFitWell View Post
    For the record, they're here and I'm thrilled with them! The quality is great, they hold adjustments well, and they have literally sold themselves! I'm very glad we brought them in.

    See? Tell me you got the JNY petites in the purples. You have to have the purples.

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    Of course! In fact, an option other than children's frames for petite ladies is what attracted me to the line in the first place! (Actually, our receptionist likes one of them an aweful lot! I think she's going to buy it.)

    Oh, and the converse? I cannot keep it on the shelves! It is just perfect for boys!

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    i have also used them in past quite often,good price points quality is i think a little better than what you would expect for the price..

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    Rem

    REM is definitely a good frame company that supports its products. You never have a problem returning for warranty and the frames are of decent quality. The Rembrandt line is at a decent price point. Great for the post op cat patient that doesn't want to spend much more than medicare allowance of $64.00 for a frame. The patient is happy and I feel assured that the frame will hold up for them.

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    Blue Jumper new york minute

    I'm jaded, rem is one of many good frame companies out there, but like many west caost companies, don't do next day delivery.

    It takes almost a week to get a frame - in NYC that's not acceptable.
    I also can't get used to waiting on line for more than a minute, but this is all a NY thing.

    I have the same problem with Innovative's magnetic line, so I use Aspex instead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snotbagel View Post
    I'm jaded, rem is one of many good frame companies out there, but like many west caost companies, don't do next day delivery.

    It takes almost a week to get a frame - in NYC that's not acceptable.
    I also can't get used to waiting on line for more than a minute, but this is all a NY thing.

    I have the same problem with Innovative's magnetic line, so I use Aspex instead.
    So Maybe you should take a bigger stock, or even better ask them to place a part of their stock in your store..
    If you sell a lot of their frame's , it would be no problem ?

    I had a collection , going that fast i had structural stockproblem and now i have a part of their collection in my store. Works fine with me , so maybe this could be a sollution for your problem.

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    Does there any one tried optifocus 2 new version?

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    Used them some years ago but found the prices to be a little high and it irritated me that frames I paid $50.00 for could be bought by my customers in the PX for $15.00.

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    What's a good, not-overly priced frame company for children's frames?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neophyte Optician View Post
    What's a good, not-overly priced frame company for children's frames?
    A&A Optical's Jalapeno line. Awesome.

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    kids frames

    Safilo makes nine west for girls, which is pretty good.. or you could try xgames through marchon for boys..
    Do your best and give it your all. Everyday. :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by chip anderson View Post
    Used them some years ago but found the prices to be a little high and it irritated me that frames I paid $50.00 for could be bought by my customers in the PX for $15.00.

    Chip
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    Is everyone still liking REM? how about the Varvatos line?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdcoach5 View Post
    ...how about the Varvatos line?
    I like the V111 for high minus and plus. The shape is not too round, and the size, 46x33, allows for 18mm+ fitting heights. Service is now very good. Quality and engineering are about what you would expect for this price point. Pro Design is slightly better value, but I have room for both. Both say made in Japan.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rdcoach5:409534
    Is everyone still liking REM? how about the Varvatos line?
    Do very well here.
    JV surprisingly do well. We sell them at $299

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