While cleaning my house, I found some financial instruments which came in handy paying for rent and expenses. One of these was an overpayment reimbursement from the optometrist, which had expired a year and a half ago.

See, I got new contacts and glasses 2 years ago and actually had the fancy vision insurance plan (which you would only have if you had a job, which I did at the time). Insurance paid more than they thought it would, so I had this $50 check lying around. I called them to see if they'd reissue it, and they said sure, just bring the old one down here. So down there I went.

They cheerfully handed me a fresh new check (which went to groceries that very hour), and asked me how my glasses were. "All right," I said, "though there's a little fogging or scratching in one part of the lens". "Hmm," said the assistant, flipping through my file. Then, "oh, cool". Apparently these lenses have a 2 year unconditional warranty, expiring next week or so. New lenses for free! Thanks, Zeiss!

Thanks also, having a messy closet and not finding this check until exactly the right time! See, being disorganized pays off.

yes I know being incredibly organized would result in the same ability to replace lenses on schedule. Shut.