This may upset you?

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

yes bob you are right. it is just i see in my industry people buy stuff they can't truly afford because of name recognition from ads or
'famous people' who can afford to piss the money away. i don't like to see people spend more then they need to or can afford to or
repair shops that do repairs that are not necessary.
so with this glasses thing, the company deserves to show a profit but not as a monogopoly driving up prices.

 

[Bob Denman]

Let's just dial back some of the rhetoric, and let folks spend their own money... :thumbup:

After all: Most folks would rather not be told how stupid someone else thinks that they are...

 

[MRH]

I have a great pair of glasses with coatings, etc from Warby-Parker that ran me $100 online (although since I'm in LA, I was actually able to order in one of their stores). My Zenni prescription sunglasses aren't as nice, but they are under $50.

For those of you who enjoy podcasts...
https://www.npr.org/2018/03/26/586048422/warby-parker-dave-gilboa-neil-blumenthal
("How I Built This" with Warby-Parker)

 

[UtahPete]

I?ve always said the eyeglass industry is one of the biggest consumer rip offs! 60 Minutes make my point.

https://www.wimp.com/why-are-glasses-so-expensive/

There are ripoffs in any industry, particularly health care related. However, when it comes to frames, there can be very big differences in quality, fit, durability and so forth. I won't pay for fashion, but I will pay for a well-fitted, comfortable and sturdy frame. My vision is important. I think it is worth the effort to find a reliable, honest, competent optometrist and go with their recommendations.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: If you think that you've got "Ten-Dollar eyeballs": try wearing ten-dollar glasses... :shocked:

Speaking as a person who has lost a very significant part of his vision: :lecturef_smilie: don't take yours for granted! nojoke