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.
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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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