IMPORTANT! Make sure the filter is at least a #14. Be advised that arc welders typically use glass with a shade much less than the necessary #14. https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety

It's cheaper to get specifically designed eclipse glasses. Make sure they are ISO certified (available on amazon).

EDIT: American Paper Optics is specifically mentioned in that NASA link, and they have 10 packs for $13 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Glasses-Certified-Assorted-Protection/dp/B01M2WDBQU/

I'm also in the area and need glasses. It appears only the packs aren't sold out if you don't want to break the bank. If there is enough interest maybe I could buy this pack of 10 and then we could all split the cost for whoever is still looking?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M2WDBQU/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2PUOF8U6H3EWV&psc=1

Doing a little more research on actual certified vendors to see if that link is legit, but the offer would remain once we found a legit seller on amazon.

I bought this 10pk of cheap eclipse glasses. Hope we don't go blind.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2WDBQU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're really worried about it, note that there are 4 manufacturers whose products and manufacturing process have gone through the official ISO testing and certification for safe solar viewing: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17 (more info at https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety )

I got my eclipse glasses, and my camera solar filter, from Thousand Oaks. Good company, been in the business a long time, has had previous large-scale contracts for their solar filters with NASA, Discovery Channel, Nat Geo, etc.

There are probably other manufacturers that build perfectly safe solar filters but haven't put in the time to get officially ISO certified. I'd expect that most eclipse glasses on Amazon are probably just fine. But if you're worried at all about it, go with one of the previously mentioned 4.

As an aside, is that $9.99 for a single pair? You can get packs of 5 or 10 for about that much from other manufacturers. American paper optics has a 10 pack here for $14. Thousand Oaks has a 5 pack here for $12.

PSA: Be VERY careful with glasses from Amazon.

I ordered some plastic glasses from China and they did not come with the proper ISO certificate, and the seller would not reply to a request for one.

Check out the four brands NASA recommends, and buy one of those from Amazon. I returned my plastic glasses and bought a 10-pack of cardboard glasses for $18 manufactured in the US, with an ISO certificate.

These are NASA-approved, ISO certified, Prime-eligible, and made in the USA:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2WDBQU

There are others, too, these are just what I purchased.

You can buy them on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Glasses-Certified-Assorted-Protection/dp/B01M2WDBQU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1497789190&sr=8-5&keywords=solar+eclipse+glasses

They're just made of cardboard like the old red and blue "3D" glasses, but it should do the job.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2WDBQU?tag=space041-20&ascsubtag=[site|space[cat|NA[art|36941[pid|B01M2WDBQU|NA[bbc|manual

These are approved on the NASA site. You can get a bunch for a cheap price.

Can anyone confirm these glasses are for direct solar viewing?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2WDBQU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

OMSI viewing party is way way sold out. I'm sure there's going to be all kinds of stuff for sale around then, but those looking to turn a quick buck might order some eclipse-viewing glasses now, and run around selling them in August. I got a cheap 10 pack of these for me and my buddies.

It's probably not profitable to sell the cardboard glasses individually online. Waiting until the last minute seriously cuts your options.

I got these for my group:

https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Glasses-Certified-Assorted-Protection/dp/B01M2WDBQU/ref=sr_1_2

And these for myself, though they're no longer available:

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Eclipse-Glasses-Shades-certified/dp/B013CTWO54/ref=sr_1_1

Here's a kit of stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-Certified-EclipSmart-Observing-44413/dp/B01MUHBNZX/ref=sr_1_2

Amazon. Eclipse Glasses -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2WDBQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3Mt-ybWBA0881