Introductions
Ten dollars each way when someone you've recommended makes a first purchase. You earn $10 in store credit; they get $10 off their first order. No applications, no tiers, no point system. Just an honest acknowledgment that good word travels.
How introductions work
Step one
Every customer with an account has a personal introduction code. Format is NF- followed by your account number. Find it in your dashboard.
Step two
Send the code or your link to anyone — a friend, a coworker, a family member, a stranger you met at a coffee shop. The link auto-applies the discount when they shop.
Step three
They get $10 off their first paid order. You receive $10 in store credit, available 22 days after their order ships. Use it on your next purchase.
Why this exists
Nerdy Frames started in a New York bedroom in 2012. No billboards, no TV spots, no venture money — almost everyone who finds us hears about us from someone they trust. We call it Introductions rather than Referrals on purpose: it isn't a marketing funnel, it's a recommendation between people.
Common questions
You need an account on Nerdy Frames, but you don't need to have purchased anything. Your code is generated the first time you try frames on at home, or you can opt in directly from your account dashboard. Once you have a code, you can share it immediately — even before your own first order.
The credit shows up in your account immediately as pending when your friend places their first paid order. It becomes available for use 22 days after their order ships. The 22-day window matches our return policy — once that window closes, the order is final, and the credit is yours.
The credit can be applied alongside any sale price. It cannot be combined with another coupon code on the same order. Use one or the other — whichever saves you more.
If the friend returns their order before the 22-day window closes, the pending credit is reversed — neither side keeps the discount. If the credit has already become available and you've already spent it, the reversal is subtracted from your remaining credit balance. If you don't have enough remaining credit to cover it, your balance goes negative and the next credit you earn covers the difference. Partial refunds don't trigger reversals.
The standard program is store credit only — it applies to your next purchase. For people who introduce frequently and accumulate larger balances, cash-out is something we handle case by case. Email us if that describes you.
Introducing at scale
If introductions are part of your work — styling clients, a shoot, an audience — there's a separate conversation. Email [email protected] with “Introductions” in the subject.
Ready to introduce someone
If you have an account, your introduction code is on your dashboard. If you don't, the first step is starting one — and that takes about thirty seconds.
Unfortunately, we don't have any direct partnerships with vision insurance providers, but we can assist you in getting a reimbursement for your purchase after you have paid in full at the time of purchase. In order to be reimbursed, you will first need to fill out a form from your insurance provider. After you fill out their reimbursement form, you will need to provide an itemized receipt, which we can provide you with once you have completed your purchase. We've provided some links below of popular vision insurance providers to help you get started.
Please contact your vision insurance for more information on how to file for a reimbursement.
If you have any question or you need an itemized receipt, please email us at [email protected]
We accept both FSA and HSA payments, as long as they are in the form of a credit or debit card. After you have had completed a purchase with your FSA/HSA, you can then file for a reimbursement with your vision insurance provider.
