It seems like every year it changes as to who has the cheapest contacts. I buy Biofinity Energy lenses and before getting a years supply, I made sure to cross check with three suppliers:
Target Optical –
- Rakuten 4% cash back
- 6 pack $229.96
- 5% back from Target card, $11.50 savings
1800contacts –
- Rakuten 6% cash back, $11.90 savings
- 6 pack $198.37
- $40 rebate (cash card, claim it when contacts arrive, takes 6-8 weeks)
- Still cheaper than Target even if I somehow miss the deadline
- Used Discover Miles which earns 1.5% back
Walgreens -
- Rakuten – no discount
- 6 pack $263.96
I used to get a discount with State Farm insurance for Target contacts which gave them the best deal, but after that was dropped, I started searching other sites. Last year Walgreens had the best price, now this year 1800contacts is the winner. I almost missed the cut off date for the rebate card. I assumed it would come in the mail, but after logging my monthly purchases, I looked up the receipt and realized I had to go to the 1800contacts rebate page, print it out and mail it by the 23rd. Hurray! I'm getting it in the mail today.
I also found an excellent detail - 1800contacts will replace torn contacts! I tear at least one set per year so this is pretty cool. Target also used to replace them for me so I like having this option.
1800contacts for the win!
As a side note, I still haven't caved and bought Vision Insurance. I've researched it and know I could write it off on my taxes, but it comes up to just under $300 per year, and with the discounts I would pay $200 more per year so it's not worth it to me.
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