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Does anyone have good recommendations for getting a pair as of today (before next weekend)? I'm in the bay area, if that helps.

bdibs 9y ago
Check out the retail section on the AAS reputable vendors list[0]. [0] https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters
JoeDaDude 9y ago
I just ordered a set from B&H Camera Store in NYC. These are the Lunt glasses that are mentioned in the article, but are also identified by NASA as "safe" [1]. I'm hoping that B&H does not suffer the same counterfeit problems as Amazon. Shipping from NYC to the Bay Area is still a concern though (I'm a lot closer to NYC and just got the e-mail that they shipped on yesterday's order). [1]. https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters
- forgotpw1123 9y ago
  +1 for B&H. They're replaces amazon for all my audio and general electronics purchases. Generally the same prices without a chance of counterfeits.
- ConceptJunkie 9y ago
  I specifically ordered from B&H because I was familiar with them and felt I could trust them to have a legit product. The glasses are still in transit, but I should have them in time.
edaemon 9y ago
I bought some for $2 in a Fred Meyer (Kroger grocery store) that are certified safe. Those kinds of stores may not stock them further from the eclipse path, though.
- dawnerd 9y ago
  They sold like crazy here. It's insane to think people order these online when they're right in the grocery stores.
mrb 9y ago
My local Lowe's stocks them. I guess not many people know this because I wouldn't have guessed a "home improvement store" to sell eclipse glasses.
- dwaltrip 9y ago
  Awesome, thanks for the tip. I'll try Lowe's tomorrow.
- dawnerd 9y ago
  Kroger and McDonald's in Oregon as well.
hndamien 9y ago
To be honest, it isn't that impressive unless you see the totality, in which case you need no glasses. Completely worth the trip out of the way if you can go see it.
- dwaltrip 9y ago
  I'll be in Oregon for the eclipse! I'm pretty excited. I haven't done much preparation yet, but I was imagining that it would be quite helpful to have the glasses for the minutes leading up to totality.
- shock-value 9y ago
  Even in the totality path, you'll want the glasses for the relatively much longer duration during which the sun isn't completely obscured.
- stordoff 9y ago
  Even in totality, the coolest part for me (1999 eclipse) wasn't the visuals - it was the way you could feel the cold/shadow set in during the eclipse.
Black-Plaid 9y ago
Check out Edumund's Scientific, they have them for $5 (+7$ s/h)
- compuguy 9y ago
  I checked their store, and was unable to find the item your talking about. Do you have a specific sku by chance?
  - yahna 9y ago
    https://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/solar-eclipse?Page=1 https://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/solar-eclipse?Page=1 Just bought 2. 30 dollars (5 each, 20 dollars for fast shipping). Might not even need them as we have welding helmets, but I don't want to screw around concerning my eyes. Accidently got myself with a camera flash once, that was more than enough.
- madcaptenor 9y ago
  Thanks! Just placed an order.
  - madcaptenor 9y ago
    Sadly these appear to be back ordered - just received e-mail saying so.
rgbrenner 9y ago
Libraries are giving them out for free. But call first, because many of them are out of stock or waiting for a shipment: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/libraries https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/libraries

bdibs 9y ago

Check out the retail section on the AAS reputable vendors list[0]. [0] https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters

JoeDaDude 9y ago

I just ordered a set from B&H Camera Store in NYC. These are the Lunt glasses that are mentioned in the article, but are also identified by NASA as "safe" [1]. I'm hoping that B&H does not suffer the same counterfeit problems as Amazon. Shipping from NYC to the Bay Area is still a concern though (I'm a lot closer to NYC and just got the e-mail that they shipped on yesterday's order). [1]. https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters

forgotpw1123 9y ago
+1 for B&H. They're replaces amazon for all my audio and general electronics purchases. Generally the same prices without a chance of counterfeits.
ConceptJunkie 9y ago
I specifically ordered from B&H because I was familiar with them and felt I could trust them to have a legit product. The glasses are still in transit, but I should have them in time.

edaemon 9y ago

I bought some for $2 in a Fred Meyer (Kroger grocery store) that are certified safe. Those kinds of stores may not stock them further from the eclipse path, though.

dawnerd 9y ago
They sold like crazy here. It's insane to think people order these online when they're right in the grocery stores.

mrb 9y ago

My local Lowe's stocks them. I guess not many people know this because I wouldn't have guessed a "home improvement store" to sell eclipse glasses.

dwaltrip 9y ago
Awesome, thanks for the tip. I'll try Lowe's tomorrow.
dawnerd 9y ago
Kroger and McDonald's in Oregon as well.

hndamien 9y ago

To be honest, it isn't that impressive unless you see the totality, in which case you need no glasses. Completely worth the trip out of the way if you can go see it.

dwaltrip 9y ago
I'll be in Oregon for the eclipse! I'm pretty excited. I haven't done much preparation yet, but I was imagining that it would be quite helpful to have the glasses for the minutes leading up to totality.
shock-value 9y ago
Even in the totality path, you'll want the glasses for the relatively much longer duration during which the sun isn't completely obscured.
stordoff 9y ago
Even in totality, the coolest part for me (1999 eclipse) wasn't the visuals - it was the way you could feel the cold/shadow set in during the eclipse.

Black-Plaid 9y ago

Check out Edumund's Scientific, they have them for $5 (+7$ s/h)

compuguy 9y ago
I checked their store, and was unable to find the item your talking about. Do you have a specific sku by chance?
- yahna 9y ago
  https://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/solar-eclipse?Page=1 https://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/solar-eclipse?Page=1 Just bought 2. 30 dollars (5 each, 20 dollars for fast shipping). Might not even need them as we have welding helmets, but I don't want to screw around concerning my eyes. Accidently got myself with a camera flash once, that was more than enough.
madcaptenor 9y ago
Thanks! Just placed an order.
- madcaptenor 9y ago
  Sadly these appear to be back ordered - just received e-mail saying so.

rgbrenner 9y ago

Libraries are giving them out for free. But call first, because many of them are out of stock or waiting for a shipment: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/libraries https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/libraries