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In reply to the discussion: Sticker shock: Why are glasses so expensive? [View all]FloridaJudy
(9,465 posts)52. I have bought glasses from them
Several times. I'm pretty sure their frames are made in China, but so are everyone else's I expect. So far, I haven't been disappointed. Well, one pair of frames did break when my BIL stepped on them, but I doubt any frames would have survived that.
I've gotten two pairs of progressive glasses for about $60 each, which is far cheaper than even the discount places. Unfortunately, they don't do prismatic correction, so my poor sister still has to pay hundreds for hers.
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There are many inexpensive online eyeglasses made in China. I bought a couple of them. Work great
JackN415
Oct 2012
#33
Sears optical is not owned by Luxotica, but they run both Sears and Target's optical business.
Fla Dem
Oct 2012
#61
There are three words you can put in front of anything and the price will at least quadruple.
mick063
Oct 2012
#40
i used to get mine in bangkok...$8-12 cash for tests, lenses and frames. crazy, eh?
DonRedwood
Oct 2012
#53