>He swears the frames from Zenni and other online retailers are substandard and will fall apart Even if it's true, so what? Glasses online literally cost 80-90

>He swears the frames from Zenni and other online retailers are substandard and will fall apart Even if it's true, so what? Glasses online literally cost 80-90% less than in a brick-and-mortar store. Even if you break several pairs a year, you're still saving money. If you simply must buy branded glasses, you can buy those online at a hefty discount over the brick-and-mortar price.