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United Shades Review |
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United Shades, based in Italy, has been in the eyewear business since 1928 and on the internet since 1997. They deal exclusively with designer sunglasses and have an impressive list of brands and styles. Their website is fast and very cool and stylish looking and the sunglasses are photographed beautifully.
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Overall Selection :  |
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United Shades has thirty-six of the most exclusive brands, and over seven thousand different styles. Their designers include Roberto Cavalli, Serengeti, and Stella McCartney. They have a wide range of prices, and it appears most fall between $150 and $400. United Shades accepts Eurocard, American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and PayPal. |
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Ease of Use : |
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United Shades has a very smooth running site and allows shoppers to browse by brand, top sellers, and new arrivals. It even has a section for sunglasses that are on sale. United Shades has great product pages. The sunglasses are set against a white background with no clutter, and although the first picture is big they offer an even larger image. The product description is detailed, yet easy to read and understand. United Shades has a specification box that list the dimensions, material, and the gender. It also has a virtual fitter which recommends the face type that the frames will flatter, and this is for both men and women. United Shades also includes a currency converter so shoppers can see the price in Australian, Canadian, and US dollars, as well as China Renminbi and Brazil Real, making it a true international shop.
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Other Features : |
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United Shades has an Authenticity Guarantee, and if available, brands are shipped with the designer’s certificate of authenticity. They insure all their shipments and do not charge credit cards until the order is shipped. Sunglasses are covered by manufacturer warranty, and United Shades will supply free replacement parts, (arms, lenses, etc) for one year on purchase products. They have sections that teach consumers how to choose the right frames for their face and also a guide to lens features.
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Customer Service : |
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United Shades provides their business address in Italy, an international fax number as well as a toll free number for the US. They have an online email form for questions, and a direct email address for information. United Shades customer service is clear and offers links to specific areas such as Shipping Tariffs, Return Policy, Order Form, and Order Tracking. |
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Security and Reliability :  |
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United Shades uses SSL technology and promises all customer information is protected and secure. Furthermore, they do not sell or trade customer information.
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Summary : |
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United Shades has a very fast loading and easy to shop site. They have a great variety of product and their photography is stylish and attractive. They have many interesting features, including the information on selecting frames, and seem to be customer friendly. This is a great shop for sophisticated shoppers who know what they want and for those who want real authentic designer sunglasses. The prices seem realistic for the product offered, and this site looks like a great place to shop for designer sunglasses.
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