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| - Ok, I get the whole glasses scam. I've worn them my whole life and with the exception of a few good years after lasik, I've always been tied to them. Drives me crazy to go to my optometrist and have him show me frames that "retail" for $250 but my insurance will cover "most" of it. I can go to Costco (and I typically do) and get a complete pair of fashion frames and lens for about $150 and then I have to file the insurance paperwork-no big deal. I've even bought a couple of pair on Warby Parker.com for about $100 each-again, great glasses.
However, I need (want) a pair of good prescription sport (read:Oakley) sunglasses for biking and triathlons. Against my better judgement, I made a special trip to the LenCrafters only to be put off by the arrogant clerks and the OUTRAGEOUS pricing. Lens alone for Oakleys, (please make sure you're sitting down): $390, plus $120-$250 for the frames. Target, WarbyParker, Costco: all better options than this. True they don't carry Oakley but $500 for a pair of prescription sunglasses is crazy.
2/10/2014 update. I stand corrected. Target's optical ship is owned and operated by Luxottica so they have Oakley, Ray Bans, etc. Bought a pair of $99 sport glasses and got transition lens for $200-saved over 50% by going to Target. Great selection of true name brand frames, excellent pricing, and fantastic service.
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