This article is for informational purposes only. We have not personally checked the glasses on this list for safety. Please check all eclipse glasses and vendors to ensure safety.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Greenville on April 8th, 2024. To view it safely, you absolutely need to wear special glasses. This is of paramount importance. Long-term damage to the eyes can occur and “the retina can burn in as little as 30 seconds” when looking directly at the sun. Viewing the eclipse in totality is safe but glasses (or some other means of protection – regular sunglasses are not sufficient) are needed for any other viewing.
There are several places to buy eclipse glasses in the Greenville area. NOTE from the 2017 eclipse: NASA has warned that fake eclipse glasses are flooding the market so be careful in choosing the right ones. The glasses need to meet these guidelines. If you can’t get safe glasses from one of the local places below, the American Astronomical Society recommends buying from one of these reputable vendors. Please check all glasses before purchasing to ensure that they are safe.
Our story here can help: Are Your Eclipse Glasses Safe?
Where to Get Solar Eclipse Glasses Near Greenville, SC
We’ll be adding to this list as the event gets closer.
The Schiele Museum
Walmart & Lowes
Our readers tell us that they’ve seen eclipse glasses at their local Walmart and Lowes’ stores.
Solar Eclipse Watch Parties Near Greenville, SC
Spartanburg Science Center
Climb @ Blue Ridge
Watch party with free eclipse glasses, but you must register in advance! Free for members, regular day pass price of $12 for everyone else. Here’s our review of Climb@Blue Ridge.
Have you gotten your solar eclipse glasses yet?
Southern Eye Associates in Greenville and Greer have plenty in stock!
They are out! They said they may get some in next week.
Can you please tell me if you have any more eclipse glasses? Can we come and pick up
today at your office in Greer? Thank you
BiLo and Ace on Woodruff Rd are both out.
Palmetto Moon at Haywood Mall.
Thanks! They are currently sold out as of Thursday but said they are getting more in next week.
Just got some at the collectibles store at Haywood Mall. Can’t remember name by If you enter from food court parking lot, its first store before food court. Has movies, music, and graphic tshirts mostly. They were $2 each.
I just bought some at the mall at FYE. It’s in the food court as stated in Katie’s comment above. There were probably about 10 left after I purchased mine.
Thanks! Will check it out and see if they have any left.
Just got some at Stay Mobile in Downtown Greenville and they have plenty in stock.
Yup, they are on the list. Talked to them this morning and they had them in stock!
I just called StayMobile as well and they are 5$ each. Seems like they have plenty in stock.
They do. I talked to them today as well and they said the same.
They have more on order coming in on or before the 18th. You can ask to be put on the waitlist.
7-Eleven in Taylors has about 150 glasses. They are $1.99.
Carolina Olive Oil is sold out
Thanks Debbie. Just updated the post.
I bought my glasses at Wilson’s 5 & 10 after seeing them on this list a few days ago, but I noticed that they have since been completely removed from this page (as in not even on the “sold out” list). Curious if you received new information regarding the legitimacy of the ones they were/are selling?
We removed Wilsons 5 & 10 a reader sent a photo of glasses that were not ISO certified being sent there. We recommend caution as stated in the article on any glasses purchase from any supplier other than the reputable buyers listed by AAS.
Grady’s has been out since Saturday the 11th. Please make sure your update is correct as they are still showing as available according to your Update of today.
Thank you Janelle. We are updating our post.
I also bought glasses at Wilson’s this weekend. They are definitely not compliant. I called the store this morning and they indicated that the manager is off today and that I would need to speak with him regarding the glasses. The are clearly non compliant. I would love to know where compliant glasses can still be purchased.
Mast General Store is sold out as well.
Yes, got it.
Lowe’s on Poinsett Hwy sold out as well.
The Mauldin library is OUT of glasses!
Thanks Jenn!
7-11 in Taylors (3301 Wade Hampton) is sold out of glasses.
The glasses from Patsy’s Sunroom do not have anything certifying them on it.
The owner has a printed flier taped to the desk saying they are but the glasses do not. When I questioned it, she got defensive and rude about it.
I agree – I think these glasses at Patsys Sunroom are a fraud. I do not plan on using them and she should be questioned for putting people at risk.
I paid for them and then decided to throw them away.
It’s not worth the risk.
I too, questioned her. Advised I would post something on her Facebook page about her selling fake glasses. I think about all the kids who could have permanent retina damage from her. She was defensive and rude as well. But in the end, she does not care. She is making a large profit from these fake glasses.
We agree. If there is any question about the quality of a pair of glasses it’s better to throw them away. There are alternate ways of enjoying the eclipse too including a pinhole projector with your back to the sun or watching shadows.
I’m sorry to hear that. Please do not use any glasses that you are not confident of the quality of.
Just confirmed with the Ace Hardware on Woodruff Rd that they received a new shipment in of Solar Eclipse Glasses.
Thanks Josh!
The Greenville News link on here is legit – we just got ours from them for free! But note you can only register for one per person.
Are glasses STILL available .
Yes, the post was updated last night (Monday) and will be updated today. Some places are expecting shipments in today.
7 eleven has plenty on Easley bridge just bought 10 pair at 2.49 this morning 8/16
Thanks!
Trying to get them on the Greenville News site. Are they still available?
The button to get the tickets isn’t allowing me to click on it. Will try to figure out what’s going on and update the post in a bit.
Chris – if you haven’t claimed them online, then they are out. Sorry. Check out some of the other places in the list that have some available still.
I claimed a pair online yesterday. I hope they reserved them for me!
Yeah, they said that if you claimed them and have the ticket, then you should be fine. But if you didn’t do that already, then they are sold out.
Any ideas now? Ace told me they were almost out and I was 20 minutes away.
They are out. Post is updated.
Ace hardware woodruff rd is sold out. 20,000 pairs were gone this morning. Also, it is now causing a traffic problem on woodruff rd as lots of people are going into ace to find out.
Clemson Eye in GVL is out of their restock as of this morning.
Easley City hall only had 150 pair.Gone before 9;–a.m.
I purchased a pair of glasses at Sweet and Saucy (on your list) and believe that they too are fake. How can I send you pictures of them?
You could email us a photo at bethany@kiddingaroundgreenville.com.
We just called and Williamston Municipal Center is out and will not get any more in.
Wilkins’ Opticians is currently out of solar eclipse glasses as of 8/13/17
Just called and Maudlin Family Pharmacy is sold out as of yesterday.
Thanks Berri, appreciate the update.
Thank you. This site was very helpful in finding glasses for the solar eclipse.
Greenville Escape Room sold out today and told me they won’t get any more in.
any 7-Eleven has eclipse glasses have them call to find out
Pelzer has them. They are $4+ and they said they have a limited supply. I’m having trouble reaching the other two on the list.
As of yesterday evening thev7 Eleven on Wade Hampton were sold out..
Greenville News link says they are sold out!
Thanks Tracy!
Got our pairs from the Langston Middle school. They were going fast, about 15 other people pulled in after us. Good luck on your search!
Stay Mobile on McBee is out of stock for the Friday order. More coming in Saturday around 2pm. Just spoke to them and reserved several pairs (8/17 @ noon).
Looks like you were one of the last ones – they aren’t taking any more reservations!
Stay Mobile isn’t purchasing and according to voice mail not receiving anymore glasses!
I’m confused. So if I have already pre-ordered them from Stay Mobile, will be able to pick them up? Their voicemail doesn’t make it clear whether the pre-orders have been cancelled.
Best guess is that yes, if you already reserved from Stay Mobile, you should be fine. But we can’t speak for them.
The 7 Eleven on Easley Bridge Rd is out.
Easley Bridge road is out. I went there yesterday. They claim their phone is broken.
I believe their phone is broken – I’ve been trying to call them a bunch of times a day. Thanks for the update!
I think the ones they sell at Fast Fuel might be fake, they don’t have the ISO certification.
Has anyone bought their glasses from prescription center ? I just want to be sure they’re approved. I pre ordered some today. They said they are, but I would like to be 100% sure!
Did anyone pick up their reserve order at Stay Mobile today?
Just stopped by Greenville Eclipse Tees (8/18 4:30pm) and got three pair for $10/ea. These are legit and the people are nice. Sounds like they’re in the industry and know what they’re doing. Sounds like they still have a bunch.
Viego just got some in- they got 200 so hurry. I looked in aas.org and the company Rainbow Symphony is on their list as legit
Where is Viego?
VGo on E. Georgia Rd
Walmart in simpsonville is sold out.
I got some today from a very pleasant man at ” Sweet & Saucys” in Fountain inn sc, he had a bunch!
He is sold out now
Any Current Updates on Eclipse Glasses?????!!!!!!! Near Simpsonville preferrably
Greenville Eclipse Tees will have them tomorrow likely from 9am-Noon or order them online and pick them up
Vego…….800 E Georgia Rd, Simpsonville…..$4.99…….May still have some left. Closes at 11:30 PM
800 east Georgia Rd………VeGo
VeGo……..still a few left…..$4.99
Sorry……….In Simpsonville
Langston Charter Middle School will be selling them tomorrow Sunday the 20th from 12 to 4. They are ISO CE NASA approved. 10.00 cash only. All proceeds go to the school.
Any current locations have some glasses or getting a shipment today?
Langston Charter Middle School will be selling them tomorrow Sunday the 20th from 12 to 4. They are ISO CE NASA approved. 10.00 cash only. All proceeds go to the school.
Do yall have 5 prs? If you so please let me know where the school is located? I live in Spaulding Farms, off HWY 14, Greenville, SC 29601
Sunoco gas station. Hwy 14 Main Street. Simpsonville
Vigo in Simpsonville changed the price to 12.90 without notice. Ripoff
14.99 each
Langston Charter Middle School will be selling Eclipse glasses tomorrow Sunday the 20th from 12 to 4. They are ISO CE NASA approved. 10.00 cash only. All proceeds go to the school.