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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 5,857 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the fast delivery times, excellent product quality, and competitive prices compared to high street stores. People also appreciate the smooth online ordering process and exceptionally helpful customer service when purchasing prescription glasses. Many buyers note that items arrive securely packaged and well protected, making it a reliable option for gifts. Though some customers experienced occasional issues with delivery delays, communication hurdles, or poor packaging, the vast majority of consumers remain fully satisfied. A few reviewers also mentioned receiving items with defects or facing minor return complications, though these instances are relatively rare overall.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my purchase, kept updated on status & sunglasses arrived well packaged & in protective case with lens cloth on date stated. Delivered by Royal mail tracked delivery. would definate... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve ordered I believe 3 times now from this company and every time they have been fantastic! Amazing company, and genuine good deals on glasses. Everything comes packaged really well which is great w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a pair of Oakley Airdrop frames from Shadestation as they were the only supplier of the 51mm wide lens frame and their price was incredible. Unfortunately my frame broke, I contacted... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was the first time i have ordered through shadestation and honestly i am very happy. I Got myself the new ray ban x asap rocky frames with prescription and transitioning lenses and they are great!... See more

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Company details

  1. Glasses Store
  2. Optician
  3. Sunglasses Store

About Shade Station

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Founded in 2000, Shade Station is the UK’s Largest Independent Online Retailer of Luxury Eyewear.

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About Shade Station

With several next day delivery options available, you can order today and receive your eyewear tomorrow, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, thanks to our on-site Optical Lab and in-house Dispensing Optician. Our unmatched online selection features over 100 of the world’s leading brands, from luxury names like Gucci, Saint Laurent, Prada, DITA and Valentino to timeless favourites such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tom Ford, Carrera and Police. With such a wide range, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for.

To make shopping even easier, we offer a variety of secure payment options, including all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay, giving you the flexibility to pay in the way that suits you best. Whether you prefer to pay in full or spread the cost, checkout is fast, simple and completely secure.

Trusted Expert Knowledge

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When you buy from Shade Station, you are not just choosing eyewear. You are choosing quality, authenticity and confidence from an established retailer trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers since 2000. Our commitment to service goes beyond the basics. Every order is handled by trained specialists, supported by our in-house Dispensing Optician and Optical Lab Technicians.

Official Authorised Retailer

Authenticity Guaranteed

Shade Station is an official authorised retailer that is trusted by the world’s leading eyewear brands, and you can be certain that every product you purchase from Shade Station is genuine, and sourced directly from the official supplier. This means you receive the same quality, packaging and authenticity as you would when buying directly from the brand itself, along with the confidence that your eyewear has been sourced through approved distribution channels. Our long standing relationships with brands, plus manufacturer product warranties ensure complete peace of mind with every order.

Why this matters when buying designer eyewear:

- Guaranteed genuine products with no risk of counterfeits.

- Full manufacturer warranty and aftersales support.

- Correct, current branded packaging and accessories.

- Accurate model numbers, markings and serial identification.

- Confidence that your eyewear meets strict quality standards.

Shade Station is a trading name of Blue Green Ltd.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best price for what I consider the best…

Best price for what I consider the best sunglasses (Ray-Ban Aviators). Quickly dispatched with good communication. Would certainly recommend this company.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

That’s lovely to hear. Thanks for your feedback and recommendation, and we’re glad the order was dispatched quickly with good communication.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Ray Ban sunglasses with…

Beautiful Ray Ban sunglasses with prescription lenses..super fast delivery, so easy to order

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s good to know you found the prescription sunglasses easy to order and that delivery was so quick. Thanks for your review.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very prompt delivery and I'm an…

Very prompt delivery and I'm an extremely happy bunny with my Rayban's.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Great to hear your Ray-Bans arrived promptly and that you’re so pleased with them. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service.

Very good service.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for your feedback. We’re glad you were happy with the service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with my glasses

Happy with my glasses . The prescription and pupil distance are perfect . The glasses are very comfortable.
The price was great value .

27 July 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s great to hear the prescription and pupil distance were spot on and that the glasses are comfortable. Thanks for your review and for highlighting the value.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super quick delivery

Super quick delivery, everything perfect and good value.

4 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Pleased to hear everything arrived quickly and was just right. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience. Very, very happy with my new glasses and considerably cheaper than getting them through the usual rip off high street chains. Thank you very much!

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

We’re glad you’re so happy with your new glasses and that you found us good value. Thanks for your kind feedback.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience from start to…

Excellent experience from start to finish. Everything was perfect — great service, smooth delivery, and very good communication. I’m very happy with my experience and would definitely recommend Shade Station.

26 July 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s great to hear everything went smoothly from start to finish. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review and for recommending Shade Station. We really appreciate it.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's just so easy to order you make it…

It's just so easy to order you make it perfectly clear on measurements of the arm ,bridge,etc the best site that I have been to yet

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

We’re pleased the ordering process was straightforward and that the measurements were clear. Thanks for your kind feedback and for choosing Shade Station.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products at great prices

Great products at great prices, delivered promptly...in a very classy package.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for the lovely feedback. We’re glad you were happy with the price, delivery and packaging, and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my purchase

Very happy with my purchase , fast delivery and great price

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Lovely to hear you’re happy with your purchase and that delivery was quick. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are glad the price and service met expectations.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great price, quality product and next day delivery. Perfect service!!

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Great to hear everything arrived so quickly and that you’re pleased with the product and price. Thanks for taking the time to leave such positive feedback.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shade Station Sunglasses - Excellent 👌

Couldn't praise these enough, competitively priced fast delivery customer service is fantastic, dealt with both Jenna & Natasha 👌

6 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

We really appreciate your kind words and are pleased to hear you were happy with the service and delivery. Jenna and Natasha will be glad to know they made a good impression. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Dry quick service. Sun glasses arrived the very next day. I was replacing a pair of Mau Jim sun glasses.
Very pleased with them and the price.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s great to hear your sunglasses arrived so quickly and that you’re pleased with them and the price. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely sunglasses

Lovely sunglasses, just as described at a good price and delivered promptly

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Glad to hear you’re happy with the sunglasses and that they arrived promptly. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer experience

The Royal Mail lost my initial order, contacted customer service and they were excellent using dpd next time my order was delivered the next day

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for sharing this. It’s good to know our team was able to help get things sorted and that your replacement order arrived the next day.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Serengeti Marco Sunglasses

Very pleased with my purchase, kept updated on status & sunglasses arrived well packaged
& in protective case with lens cloth on date stated. Delivered by Royal mail tracked delivery.
would definately order from shade station again.

23 July 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Lovely to hear you were kept updated and that everything arrived well packaged and on time. Thanks for choosing Shade Station, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered and received my prescription…

I ordered and received my prescription lenses the following day. The service was fantastic and the product was great.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Pleased to hear your prescription lenses arrived the following day and that you were happy with the service and product. Thanks for the review.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

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