We are permanently sold out of eclipse glasses.

Sorry, we would love to keep selling eclipse glasses for $5 each when suddenly the going price is over $15 each. There are plenty of glasses out there. There is not a shortage. Click here to find out why we can't sell you any glasses.

What to do if you can't find eclipse glasses

We recommend that you purchase #14 welder's glass (also refered to as Shade 14) to completely and safely view all partial phases of the eclipse. Do not use any glass lower than Shade 14. Some outlets have been offering Shade 5 goggles, but know that these will cause eye damage. Use only Shade 14.

Amazon sells 2 Shade 14 welder's glass products, shown right. The drawback is that you'll have to hold them up to your eyes, but they are completely safe to use for all phases of the eclipse.

Welder's glass is how everyone viewed eclipses safely before mylar film eclipse glasses were mass-produced and became popular due to their lower cost.

WPO Disclaimer: The prices we refer to and post seem to be changing every few minutes going up and down like the stock market when there is an international crisis. We cannot responsible for prices that are higher or lower than what we are currently quoting. We're not trying to fool anyone. In fact, we got swindled ourselves by eclipse glasses price fixing.

Here's another possible solution to the eclipse glasses shortage: your public library. Libraries across the country have received donations of eclipse glasses, which they're giving free to locals. Your library may still have a supply of free glasses. Contact your local branch and use your library card to combat exploitation.

If you're willing to spend $100 to overnight eclipse glasses, get an entire Celestron solar telescope for under $90. This is a real telescope not just for any eclipse, but to watch sun spots and other solar phenomenon any time.


Celestron EclipSmart Solar Telescope 50 with Tripod and Backpack