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In reply to the discussion: When did eyeglass frames get so frickin' expensive?! [View all]frazzled
(18,402 posts)7. On the high-index lenses
I am totally myopic too, and those high-index progressive lenses can run $450 or more for me WITHOUT the frames.
I don't wear jewelry or other expensive things, but since I wear glasses every day, I like nice frames (though I'll keep them a long time). What I've done for my last two pairs of glasses I've gotten is buy the expensive frames I like and then take them to Costco. My high-index, progressive lenses cost something like $120 there (it may have gone up a small bit last time, can't remember), plus a $20 fee or so for bringing outside frames in. The quality is very good, and I've had no problems. It's a way to save hundreds of dollars and still have nice glasses with top-of-the-line lenses.
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That's who I use. I've got a pair of prescription sunglasses from them that I bought a few years ago
WhollyHeretic
Dec 2013
#24
If you don't have vision insurance these days, you can only afford BC frames as we
stevenleser
Dec 2013
#2
i have 5 pairs of Vuarnet sunglasses because I love them so much. They are hard to find now
TeamPooka
Dec 2013
#73
I fear that my $15 readers will stop working some day and I'll have to buy real glasses.
tridim
Dec 2013
#5
I'm the same way. I started out at 1x 5 years ago, and my eyesight has deteriorated to where
catbyte
Dec 2013
#97
Costco has great glasses and you can definitely get a nice pair of glasses...
Walk away
Dec 2013
#13
Yes that is part of the problem. If your insurance pays for your frames, why
rhett o rick
Dec 2013
#101
Getting Glasses These Days Is Like Buying A Car With All The Options Available....
global1
Dec 2013
#29
SCAM... someone is making a killing... I would by frames... my current ones are Dior
JCMach1
Dec 2013
#36
My eyes disappear behind my very myopic lenses, so I like a nice frame to bring attention to them.
CrispyQ
Dec 2013
#55
Except that glasses actually do help you to see, while a wheelchair doesn't help you walk
MNBrewer
Dec 2013
#68
If you are a Costco member..with my prescription in hand.$169.00 total.. frames, transition lenses..
Tikki
Dec 2013
#72