Where can I buy eclipse glasses in NYC?
April 5, 2024 4:32 PM Subscribe
I thought I'd get my free glasses at Warby Parker or the library but after going to two stores and two library branches, I think I'm too late. There are a gazillion for sale on Amazon, but I worry they're not trustworthy. Do you know places that are selling trustworthy ones in the city? Please only rec places you know has them, because I already feel I've done the wild goose chase. Thanks.
I can confirm B&H Photo as a reliable source with stock as of today. I bought mine there this morning (during the earthquake!).
I have not verified that they still have stock, but the LIRR ticket offices at Moynihan Train Hall (i.e. Penn Station) are supposedly offering them for free with "I ♥️ NY" branding.
posted by caek at 5:57 PM on April 5
I have not verified that they still have stock, but the LIRR ticket offices at Moynihan Train Hall (i.e. Penn Station) are supposedly offering them for free with "I ♥️ NY" branding.
posted by caek at 5:57 PM on April 5
If you happen to be near Park Slope, I'll give you some. (I bought one of those B&H 10-packs so I could give some to neighbors.)
posted by moonmilk at 6:21 PM on April 5 [4 favorites]
posted by moonmilk at 6:21 PM on April 5 [4 favorites]
Is there a Lowe's hardware store near you? For some reason, Lowe's is selling these glasses. They're priced at about $2.50 each where I live, in California.
posted by Dr. Wu at 6:39 PM on April 5 [1 favorite]
posted by Dr. Wu at 6:39 PM on April 5 [1 favorite]
I'm in Boston, but I was able to purchase them from the Museum of Science, so museums could be another source to check!
posted by itsatextfile at 6:56 PM on April 5
posted by itsatextfile at 6:56 PM on April 5
Also check Staples and grocery stores.
Have seen them at both places here in Cali.
About $3.00 each.
posted by calgirl at 9:33 PM on April 5
Have seen them at both places here in Cali.
About $3.00 each.
posted by calgirl at 9:33 PM on April 5
Response by poster: Moonmilk! I'm in Park Slope! Thank you so much. I'll memail you.
posted by swheatie at 5:52 AM on April 6
posted by swheatie at 5:52 AM on April 6
Response by poster: Thanks to Moonmilk I am now in possession of eclipse glasses. Now just hoping for clear skies on Monday.
posted by swheatie at 1:33 PM on April 6 [5 favorites]
posted by swheatie at 1:33 PM on April 6 [5 favorites]
(I'm glad I was able to give glasses to a few mefites, but I'm all out now!)
posted by moonmilk at 7:01 AM on April 8
posted by moonmilk at 7:01 AM on April 8
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