Where you can still buy solar-eclipse glasses, but act fast!

Thursday, August 17, 2017
DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Finding the right solar eclipse glasses has been a headache for many.

Local stores can't seem to keep them on the shelves, and there have been issues with the legitimacy of some of the glasses sold online.
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The American Astronomical Society has created a list of retailers that are selling ISO-compliant solar-eclipse glasses.



Retail chains
  • 7 Eleven
  • Best Buy
  • Bi-Mart
  • Casey's General Store
  • Circle K
  • Hobby Town
  • Kirklands
  • Kroger
  • London Drugs
  • Love's Travel Stops
  • Lowe's
  • Maverik
  • McDonald's (Oregon Only)
  • Pilot/Flying J
  • Toys "R" Us

To avoid driving around aimlessly your best bet is to call specific stores ahead of time to make sure glasses are in stock.

MORE: Solar eclipse: Wear proper glasses - or risk eye damage

Some of these stores are still getting shipments this week.
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If you still want to try the online route, you run the risk of not getting your glasses in time or buying glasses that don't comply with ISO standards.
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If you want to take your chances here's the link to the American Astronomical Society's list of online retailers that are selling solar-eclipse glasses

Online Vendors
  • 123 Sales

  • 2017Solar.com

  • 3Dstereo.com

  • Educational Innovations

  • Electronic Analyst

  • Firefly Buys (FFB)

  • Fred Meyer

  • Freedom Hill

  • Mega-Fun Toys

  • Off the Wall Toys & Gifts

  • Run to Shop

  • Skyhawk Ventures

  • Solar Eclipse Spectacles (paper glasses only)

  • Soluna/GSM Sales

  • Squirrellynuts

  • ThinkGeek

  • Your 5 Star General Store


Also, check with out local library. A foundation has handed out 2 million glasses to libraries across the country.

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