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Do you wear glasses? Tired of wearing the same pair for 2 years? We've got the cure, a prescription eyewear subscription!

Do you wear glasses? Tired of wearing the same pair for 2 years? We've got the cure, a prescription eyewear subscription! Read More
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About this project

We are Mike, Mike, and Zach the founders of Mike & Martin Eyewear. We are going to revolutionize the way you buy glasses, by offering high quality subscription based prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. We have spent the last 24 months designing our very own frames, made from the best materials available. We want our backers to be able to feel and see the quality and help spread the word!  After our campaign ends, all the backers will get a chance to vote for their favorite style so you can help decide what designs we will launch! After you "SEE THE DIFFERENCE" in our eyewear you can sign up for a subscription to our club. Mike & Martin subscription club will start at $34.95 a month and you will be able to have two pair a year for less than what one pair would cost you at your local optical shop!

Why does the industry need to be changed? 

With over 60 years of experience, we are tired of BIG CORPORATIONS that monopolize the industry and take advantage of you, the consumer. They own the designer brands, majority of retail optical shops, and the vision insurance companies that are only accepted at their stores. They have been able to “mark up” eyeglasses and sunglasses with almost "no limits" while frame quality has suffered.

What do we know about eyewear?

We have been in the high fashion, designer driven optical business for over 60 years. We know quality when it comes to prescription lenses and frames. Having our own state-of-the-art in-house lab we are able to control the quality and accuracy of prescription lenses. All of our lenses at Mike & Martin will have 100% UV protection and made out of high quality, thin & lightweight polycarbonate. They will include a Super Hydrophobic Non-Glare coating and the best scratch resistance available. We have always used the highest quality lens blanks and dealt with some of the best frame manufacturers in the world. Also, we have dealt with vision insurance long enough to know how it works. Most insurance plans only allow you to get a new frame every 24 months, and when you try to get the higher quality lenses, well “those aren’t covered under your plan” therefore you get "up-charged". We have set out to take the power away from the big corporations and put it back in your hands.


How we are going to revolutionize the industry? 

The answer is simple! Subscription based prescription eyewear club with high quality eyeglasses and sunglasses. We have traveled all over and found some of the best raw material suppliers the world, including Italian Acetate, which is what the highest quality frames are made of.  We have met and designed dozens of frames and color combinations that we know you will love. Starting at $34.99 each month you can get a new fashion forward or classic look every SIX MONTHS! That’s two pair of glasses per year, whether you want a pair of everyday eyeglasses, computer glasses or maybe some sunglasses. You can pick what you want. We will also have other eyewear club plans available for people that want to change their look more often or maybe the whole family wears glasses. Did you just get a new prescription? No problem, you can use your latest prescription every time you get a new frame. We all have multiple pairs of shoes. At Mike & Martin Eyewear we think everyone should be able to afford multiple pairs of glasses, especially since you wear them on your face and not on your feet! We believe “Change is a good thing”. We have a web-development team working on our user-friendly website. We have finished all of our frame designs and prototypes and already own and operate a precision optical lens lab. We have everything ready to move forward. All of our frames will have a 1 year warranty and all prescription lenses will have a 1 year scratch warranty at no additional charge. Over the last 60 years we have prided ourselves on delivering the very best in customer service and we will continue that same level of service with Mike & Martin Eyewear.


How does this all work?

First: You will get on our website and pick your new look. Whether you want everyday glasses, computer glasses, reading glasses or sunglasses. We will constantly be staying up on the newest fashion styles and colors so you will always have lots of options to choose from. Then you will be able to easily snap a pic, fax or email your Lens prescription to us. We can even call your doctors office and get it for you.
Second: We will begin to handcraft your new pair of eyewear. Quality and Lens Accuracy will be checked and double-checked. Each pair of your eyewear will include a high quality Mike & Martin monogrammed hard case and soft eyeglass bag. Don’t worry we will include one of our specially made microfiber lens cleaning cloths too!
Third: Your new eyewear will be delivered directly to your door! 
Finally: ROCK YOUR NEW GLASSES!!

 “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ― R. Buckminster Fuller 

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Risks and challenges

With any Kickstarter, there is the risk that the creators of a campaign won’t be able to actually deliver their product. However, we have over 60 years in the retail Optical business and already have a fully functional state-of-art Optical lens lab. Also, we already have prototypes of the frames. Our website is still in the building phase, but we have a team of experienced web designers and developers working on it and will be fully functional for you to choose your frame style and color. Our frame manufacturer has been in business for over 26 years and is very capable of keeping up with the demand. Thank you for backing our project and trusting us to revolutionize the eyewear industry.

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    Thank you so much!!! You are part of this revolution to change the eyewear industry, you are our HERO!

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    Thank you letter + Sticker

    Pledge $10 and you will receive a thank you letter signed by the three founders along with a Mike & Martin Eyewear sticker. Help spread the word and show you were an early adopter. Thank you for being one of the first to support our project.

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    EARLY FOUNDERS PACK

    Eyeglass bag + Cleaning Cloth + Sticker

    Includes Mike & Martin microfiber soft eyeglass bag, a microfiber cleaning cloth and a sticker. Also you will be listed as an early adopter on our website. THANK YOU!!!!

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    EYEWEAR GOODS KIT:

    Includes: MIKE & MARTIN EYEWEAR custom hard case, microfiber soft eyeglass bag, a microfiber cleaning cloth and a sticker. Also you will be listed as an early adopter on our website. THANK YOU!!!!

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    EARLY BACKER EYEWEAR SPECIAL
    Pledge $95 or more and receive one pair of single vision prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses + a Mike & Martin Eyewear Goods Kit + your name listed as an early adopter on our website. You will be able to "SEE THE DIFFERENCE". This is less than half-off off. We want you to be able to see for yourself the quality in both our frames and lenses and help spread the word!! THANK YOU!!!

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    Pledge $185 or more
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    EARLY BACKER TWO PAIR SPECIAL
    Pledge $185 or more and receive TWO pair of single vision prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses + a Mike & Martin Eyewear Goods Kit with both pair + your name listed as an early adopter on our website. You will be able to "SEE THE DIFFERENCE". We want you to be able to see for yourself the quality in both our frames and lenses and help spread the word to all your friends!!
    THANK YOU!!!

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    EARLY BACKER TWO PAIR SPECIAL
    Pledge $185 or more and receive TWO pair of single vision prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses + a Mike & Martin Eyewear Goods Kit with both pair + your name listed as an early adopter on our website. You will be able to "SEE THE DIFFERENCE". We want you to be able to see for yourself the quality in both our frames and lenses and help spread the word to all your friends!!
    THANK YOU!!!

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    THREE PAIR EARLY BACKER

    Pledge $290 or more and receive TWO PAIR of single vision prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses at the first shipping date and the THIRD PAIR at 6 months + a Mike & Martin Eyewear Goods Kit with every pair + your name listed as an early adopter on our website. You will be able to "SEE THE DIFFERENCE" and help spread the word to friends! This way you will get to pick a new style at month six and get a new look! At MIKE & MARTIN EYEWEAR we believe "CHANGE IS A GOOD THING". Retail value $630!

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    About $390 USD

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    4 PAIR VIP EARLY BACKER

    Pledge $390 or more and receive TWO PAIR of single vision prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses at the first shipping date and the THIRD PAIR at 6 months and 4th pair at 12 months + a Mike & Martin Eyewear Goods Kit with every pair + your name listed as an early adopter on our website. You will be able to "SEE THE DIFFERENCE" and help spread the word to friends! This way you will get to pick a new style at month 6 and 12 to get a new look!
    We believe "CHANGE IS A GOOD THING" Retail value $840

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    EARLY BACKER TEAM MEMBER

    Pledge $1200 or more and receive 8 PAIR total of single vision prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses and you pick when you want them + a Mike & Martin Eyewear Goods Kit with every pair. Maybe you have friends or family that would want a pair or two of the “gift that keeps on giving”. You will "SEE THE DIFFERENCE" + YOU GET TO NAME A FRAME + special listing on our website! WE LOVE YOU

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    SUPER EARLY BACKER + VIP KICK-OFF PARTY PACKAGE

    Pledge $5000 or more and get a 20 year SUBSCRIPTION to the FIRST PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR CLUB! Thats 40 pair of single vision prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses and YOU CAN PICK WHEN YOU WANT THEM + a Mike & Martin Eyewear Goods Kit with every pair.

    PLUS You get to NAME TWO FRAMES

    PLUS Join us at our Headquarters for a VIP Kickoff party

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