You might have a fancy designer frame or just some old ones that you want to get rid of. The likes of eBay, Depop and other auction sites are easy ways to sell on unwanted eyewear.
Is there a market for used eyeglass frames?
Goodwill — Goodwill partners with other nonprofits to provide low-income people with used eyeglasses. Walmart and Sam's Club— Walmart Vision Centers partners with the Lions Club to collect eyewear. Look for the blue and white Lions Club donation box, or ask your local Walmart if it accepts donations.Jan 3, 2020
Are old glasses worth anything?
People feel much better knowing that are wearing something solid. and they are worn out or broken after a few years, the glasses are then virtually worthless. Not so with vintage glasses. A broken and twisted pair of 1930's vintage gold filled glasses is still worth about $20 in scrap gold.
Can I sell my glasses frames?
Sell your old glasses. If you want to make some money from giving your pair of frames away, you can also try to sell them online. Check out online marketplaces like eBay or Preloved, where people buy and sell secondhand items.
What can I do with unwanted glasses?
- Donate your glasses at LensCrafters or Pearle Vision.
- Look for a Lions Club dropbox.
- Take your old glasses to Goodwill.
- Donate eyeglasses by mail.
- Drop off your glasses at Walmart and Sam's Club vision centers.
What is the value of used eyeglasses?
If the organization you're donating to commonly accepts eyeglasses, they should be able to help you determine the fair market value of your eyeglasses. They may take a broad approach used on gently used items and use a 20% valuation rate, so a pair of eyeglasses that cost $100 may be valued at about $20.
How do I dispose of old prescription glasses?
Carefully wrap your old frames in a padded envelope and drop them off at your local Lions Club. Or send them to any of the 13 Lions Club eyeglass-recycling donation center locations. These centers clean, sort, and ship donations.