Author Topic: Where to get fake glasses (Read 7116 times)

MarkF · « **on:** January 22, 2007, 05:43:47 PM »

Does anyone have a source/link to get fake glasses. I bought some reading glasses with 1.25 diopters, but they are too strong. I am afraid they will give me a headache after a whole show, not to mention I look strung out because my eyes are trying to compensate for them.

gratefulphish · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2007, 06:16:06 PM »

How about just knocking out the lenses?

beefstew · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2007, 06:16:57 PM »

goto the dollar store, buy a cheapo pair of reading glasses, bust out the lenses, presto! cheap, fake glasses w/out headaches

MarkF · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2007, 07:19:04 PM »

Nobody notices that you dont have lenses in?

cmoorevt · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2007, 08:23:19 PM »

I found my at the eyeglass store in the mall. They seemed to have a bunch of extra frames with regular no-magnification lenses in the back room. Maybe samples or something. Tell them you're an actor and need them for a theatrical performance and they might give them to you for free.

beefstew · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2007, 08:37:08 PM »

Quote from: MarkF on January 22, 2007, 07:19:04 PM

Nobody notices that you dont have lenses in?

never

NuntiusMortis · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2007, 08:47:39 AM »

I got a pair of sunglasses at wal-mart that has a very light tint, I've been using these, never had a second look.

I've tried to find them again since to get another pair, but haven't had any luck, maybe yours will be better.

Electric Cowgirl · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:11:43 PM »

out of curiosity, what do you want them for?

ianstone · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:29:42 PM »

Quote from: BeckyT on January 23, 2007, 12:11:43 PM

out of curiosity, what do you want them for?

to be able to see better during the show, duh

MarkF · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:48:37 PM »

Digital Quality · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:50:40 PM »

Be sure to give your fake glass a good fake cleaning once in a while hehe! Very convincing I'm sure!!

MarkF · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2007, 01:04:08 PM »

Here are some glasse I have around the house. I am thinking the lizard eyes will work the best. Standing perfectly still just staring at the band, I shouldnt stand out. I can also check levels without being conspicuous.

greenone · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2007, 10:29:14 AM »

Quote from: beefstew on January 22, 2007, 08:37:08 PM

Quote from: MarkF on January 22, 2007, 07:19:04 PM
Nobody notices that you dont have lenses in?

never

If you were at a show and you noticed someone wearing frames with no lenses in them, would YOU bother them?

saxophoner · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2007, 01:39:09 PM »

check out the local optometrist. i bet they would sell you one of the model's on shelves pretty cheap. maybe something laying behind the counter. i've gotten replacement pairs like that before, paid like $15 for frames not counting the addidtion i had to spend on new lenses. ebay?

cusnuff · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2007, 03:24:43 PM »

I use sunglasses with a light tint.

I would tell people I'm light sensitive, but no one has ever asked.

Kevin Straker · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2007, 04:47:26 PM »

My dad is an optometrist and we run an optical shop. I can hook you up with a cheap frame and plano lenses for about 30.00 shippped. LMK

MarkF · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2007, 06:26:21 PM »

Quote from: Kevin Straker on January 25, 2007, 04:47:26 PM

My dad is an optometrist and we run an optical shop. I can hook you up with a cheap frame and plano lenses for about 30.00 shippped. LMK

Do you have anything horn rimish. I think that will go best with my covert style.

The next couple of jobs I have, I dont think the lights will be really low and I am afraid some one will notice I dont have lenses in. I have a pair of reading glasses like these, but the diopters (+1.25) are too strong

Kevin Straker · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2007, 08:23:04 AM »

Quote from: MarkF on January 25, 2007, 06:26:21 PM

Quote from: Kevin Straker on January 25, 2007, 04:47:26 PM
My dad is an optometrist and we run an optical shop. I can hook you up with a cheap frame and plano lenses for about 30.00 shippped. LMK

Do you have anything horn rimish. I think that will go best with my covert style.

The next couple of jobs I have, I dont think the lights will be really low and I am afraid some one will notice I dont have lenses in. I have a pair of reading glasses like these, but the diopters (+1.25) are too strong

I"ll take a look around and try to post a pic. Luckily the horn rim style isn't exactly flying off the shelves.

We should have some laying around.

MarkF · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2007, 03:09:23 PM »

Quote from: Kevin Straker on January 26, 2007, 08:23:04 AM

Quote from: MarkF on January 25, 2007, 06:26:21 PM
Quote from: Kevin Straker on January 25, 2007, 04:47:26 PM
My dad is an optometrist and we run an optical shop. I can hook you up with a cheap frame and plano lenses for about 30.00 shippped. LMK

Do you have anything horn rimish. I think that will go best with my covert style.

The next couple of jobs I have, I dont think the lights will be really low and I am afraid some one will notice I dont have lenses in. I have a pair of reading glasses like these, but the diopters (+1.25) are too strong

I"ll take a look around and try to post a pic. Luckily the horn rim style isn't exactly flying off the shelves. We should have some laying around.

+T Thanks for checking.

Church-Audio · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2007, 04:40:54 PM »

Quote from: MarkF on January 22, 2007, 05:43:47 PM

Does anyone have a source/link to get fake glasses. I bought some reading glasses with 1.25 diopters, but they are too strong. I am afraid they will give me a headache after a whole show, not to mention I look strung out because my eyes are trying to compensate for them.

Must be croakie season

Chris Church

I get my fake glasses at the dollar store also some opticians sell them, but they tend to be more expensive.

Kevin Straker · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2007, 11:09:24 AM »

Here's a couple pics of some extras laying around.The first one is olive colored with a metal temple. The other is a chocolate plastic frame with plastic temples. LMK what you think of these. They are the same size.

travelinbeat · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2007, 11:23:55 PM »

I once just bought a crappy pair of old 50's Buddy Holly style reading glasses from a thrift store then brought them to an optomitrist and asked them to replace the lenses with non-prescription. They were confused as hell but they did it. Total cost was less than $40.

mike ahern · « **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2007, 08:47:40 PM »

just an assumption, but my guess is that you'd be using the fake glasses in order to attach stealth mic's, yes??
what i do is wear a pair of sunglasses on the top of my head, you know, ear pieces on the ears, but glasses on the crown of your head type of look. use a croakie, too, they act to stabilize the glasses so that they arent so floppy and loose.
this accomplishes two goals: i'm not standing there holding mics in my hand, and the mic's are now 4 inches higher in the air, hopefully getting better sound.
anyway, my solution for what it was worth.
i'd say its a better option than paying $30 for fake glasses; instead spend it on a pair of shades that you'll use at the beach or wherever ....

Belexes · « **Reply #23 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:10:17 AM »

I just bought a $5 pair of reading glasses at Walgreens.

From there, I went to Eyemart Express, got the croakies, and then explained to them I needed non-rx plastic lenses in the glasses for a costume. They charged me a $20 flat fee.

wklitz · « **Reply #24 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:29:12 AM »

in my opinion, just take the lenses out. trust me, someone will notice mics attached to your glasses before they even notice that there are no lenses.

Belexes · « **Reply #25 on:** March 01, 2007, 02:00:59 PM »

Quote from: wklitz on March 01, 2007, 10:29:12 AM

in my opinion, just take the lenses out. trust me, someone will notice mics attached to your glasses before they even notice that there are no lenses.

Not if they are buried in croakies. To me, just taking the lens out and not replacing them seems too obvious and I'd rather that the person sitting next to me not get clued in to what I am doing.

Belexes · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2007, 02:02:18 PM »

Quote from: Moke on March 01, 2007, 09:53:16 AM

security minded indiividuals do read this stuff here, and bust tapers with the info that they easily gleaned.

what do you say, folks,... lets not make their job easier?

They can come and get me. I have been stealthing for 17 years and never been busted nor will I ever.

MarkF · « **Reply #27 on:** March 01, 2007, 02:34:21 PM »

I have no idea what you guys are talking about. When i started this thread, I just need some fashionable glasses to look cool.

habit · « **Reply #28 on:** March 01, 2007, 03:14:07 PM »

I vote thread be gone...but can one vote change the world?

Author Topic: Where to get fake glasses (Read 7116 times)

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