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Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? #15876743 03/08/21
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OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,927 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario	My wife just told me she has new lens's ordered, but decline on new frames, $375. Why so much? These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876752 03/08/21
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chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,279 Likes: 13 TX	It’s like the diamond business. 200% markup or more. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876759 03/08/21
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diamondjim Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,692 Nebraska	I'm guessing like hearing aids, people need them. ____________________________________________________________ Dying gets closer every day Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876762 03/08/21
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1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,885 Likes: 6 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	Profit motive, 1Minute

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876766 03/08/21
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CashisKing Campfire Ranger C Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,805 Likes: 8 Anywhere people are Less Stupi...	I buy my prescription glasses online. Generally, I pick out a low-cost frame. Couple of dozen to choose from. Then enter my prescription and place my order. I think the last order I made was around $50 for four pairs. EyeBuyDirect... and I forget the other company right now. Easy enough to Google. If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.

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Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876769 03/08/21
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rem141r Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408	EssilorLuxottica corners the market My diploma is a DD214

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876770 03/08/21
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slumlord Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 67,162 Likes: 35 TN	https://www.zennioptical.com/b/glasses-under-20

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876771 03/08/21
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antelope_sniper Campfire 'Bwana A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30,998 Colorado	$9.00 at Walmart. You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it. You cannot over estimate the unimportance of nearly everything. John Maxwell

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? antelope_sniper #15876773 03/08/21
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Likes: 1 Southwestern Montucky	Originally Posted by antelope_sniper $9.00 at Walmart. Exactamundo. Im wearing some now. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? chlinstructor #15876775 03/08/21
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Rickshaw Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2019 Posts: 1,812	Originally Posted by chlinstructor It’s like the diamond business. 200% markup or more. This! My wife used to work in the industry. 200-300 % is common.

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Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? CashisKing #15876777 03/08/21
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CashisKing Campfire Ranger C Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,805 Likes: 8 Anywhere people are Less Stupi...	Originally Posted by CashisKing I buy my prescription glasses online. Generally, I pick out a low-cost frame. Couple of dozen to choose from. Then enter my prescription and place my order. I think the last order I made was around $50 for four pairs. EyeBuyDirect... and I forget the other company right now. Easy enough to Google. In fairness, my wife has a much stronger prescription than I do so her glasses cost a little more. If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876780 03/08/21
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NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,241 Likes: 1 Henderson, NV	Costco, everything in one place and high quality product and service. Consumer Reports (I know, I know) did a report on all the big eyeglass outlets for value and the precision of the lens matching the prescription and Costco was #1. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876781 03/08/21
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Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,533 Likes: 2	They are made out of left-over primers.....(grin)

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876885 03/08/21
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Paul39 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,638	When frames are cheap, guess where they're made? How much is your patriotism worth? Or you can pay big bucks for an Italian designer's name. Last I heard the Italians are still our friends. Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876889 03/08/21
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OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,927 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario	Her deal, she works hard, I let her decide those things. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? wabigoon #15876904 03/08/21
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slumlord Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 67,162 Likes: 35 TN	The reason theyre high is sometimes you let the same eye doctor do the exam and lenses and the frames. A triple gotcha Like going to an audiologist MD to get hearing aids. Go to Costco, save $3000. We just figured that out a few months ago with a family member. Same manufacturer.

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? chlinstructor #15876910 03/08/21
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deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,046 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID.	Originally Posted by chlinstructor It’s like the diamond business. 200% markup or more. add a zero the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? Vic_in_Va #15876916 03/08/21
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RiverRider Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 14,488 North Texas	Originally Posted by Vic_in_Va They are made out of left-over primers.....(grin) Used and recycled unobtainium?? Don't be the darkness. America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? slumlord #15876918 03/08/21
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mikieb Campfire Regular M Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 789 central, wisconsin	Zinni Originally Posted by slumlord https://www.zennioptical.com/b/glasses-under-20 ^^^^ This Well... we have come to the point.... where... the parasites are killing the host. It's only a matter of time now. They only win.... when they cheat.

Re: Why do eyeglass frames cost so much? rem141r #15876927 03/08/21
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jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,723 Likes: 2	Originally Posted by rem141r JUES corners the market FIXT Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

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