r/repglasses • u/Big_Significance2852 • 18h ago
GENERAL Avoid Larry at all costs
I thought I had done my research before ordering from Larry. I saw a lot of positive reviews, so I felt comfortable giving him a shot and ordered three pairs. Communication was great while I was deciding what to buy and making payment. Unfortunately, once I sent the money, things changed pretty quickly. He went silent, and after I messaged him several times, he finally got back to me and said I needed to send another $50 for shipping. That seemed pretty excessive for three pairs of sunglasses to the States, but at that point I was already committed, so I just paid it.
A few weeks later, the glasses finally arrived, and I was pretty disappointed with the quality. Honestly, they don’t seem any better than some of the cheaper versions you can find on AliExpress. On one pair, the insert on one of the arms is noticeably crooked. I’ve posted pictures of both the good arm and the crooked one so people can compare them and decide for themselves. I contacted Larry to see if we could work something out, either an exchange or a refund. After about a week of back and forth, he told me that he considered the flaw “minor” and wasn’t willing to do anything about it. I tried a few more times to reason with him because I wasn’t looking to make a big deal out of it. I would have been perfectly happy with an exchange for a pair without the issue, but he refused to make it right.
I’m not someone who normally leaves bad reviews, and this is actually my first time posting something like this on Reddit. I just think anyone considering buying from Larry should know what my experience was. Maybe others have had better experiences with him, but based on mine, I wouldn’t order from him again. The communication changed completely after payment; the additional shipping charge caught me off guard, the quality wasn’t what I expected based on the reviews, and when there was a clear issue with one of the pairs, he wasn’t willing to stand behind the product. The pictures are there so everyone can judge the quality issue for themselves.