However, you must do some comparisons before you purchase contact lenses online even if the sign says “discount contact lenses.”

Sometimes an online contact lens store makes you believe they have actually discounted their contact lenses by $20 or so by presenting you with 2 different prices.  One might say $49.99-the supposed original price; the other,  $29.99—the supposed discount price. This makes you think that you have come across a real bargain: discount contact lenses. The truth may be that the price was always $29.99. The $49.99 price never actually existed.

To make sure that the discount contact lenses are really being discounted, simply compare prices from several major online contact lens stores (not offline stores as they are often charge you more). Doing this allows you to really spot the true discount contact lens price. Don’t forget to check for rebates. Some online contact lenses come with rebates in addition to the discounted price. To capture even more savings, check for free shipping too.

The bottom line is: compare the prices from different stores first. Pick the one that costs the least—cheap contact lenses that is. Then check to make sure if it offers free shipping. If not, then you need to do some simple calculations. Compare the amount that you would save from the discount contact lenses net of the shipping cost.

If it’s still cheaper than the next cheapest contact lenses, go for that. Otherwise, take the second cheapest contact lenses that offer free shipping. Free shipping can really make a big difference when it comes to shopping for contact lenses online.

Don’t forget to check whether they have other free gifts that come with the purchase. Have fun with your shopping.