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Originally Posted by Hulsty
The whole cheaper overseas thing has come to me this week, had an eye test, turns out I need glasses. Found some frames that look decent and fit my big head at the local OPSM and various other outlets. Because they are a "designer" brand they are near on $400 for the frames plus $187 for lenses, near enough to $600 locally, out of my budget at the moment.
Got home, 2 minute google and I can get the SAME frames, WITH lens, DELIVERED from the UK or USA for about $220-$250, thats a massive difference that I cannot over look. I like to buy locally etc, but cost of living pressures are not easing.
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I just go to Spec Savers and they do frames and lenses for $200 total with a second pair free. Sure the frames arent big branded named but they look good and do the job well.
My sister in law used to be a Optical Dispenser and said the mark up on frames was sometimes 400%. Since Spec Savers came in I noticed all other companies having to drop prices dramatically to compete. Profits are still there to be made, just not the insane mark ups.