Interesting how much prices can vary between countries. I just googled for the prices in several stores here in Poland and it seems you can get the most basic f

Interesting how much prices can vary between countries. I just googled for the prices in several stores here in Poland and it seems you can get the most basic frames and lenses for about $20. You can get a very decent pair for ~$100. Many companies here have to reimburse you a pair up to ~$130 every 2-3 years and this is the only time when you need prescription from doctor, otherwise you don't need it. RayBan, Armani, etc. cost a lot, but I never seriously considered them. I got my current pair over 15 years ago. Back then I think they must have costed over $200 but only because I have asked for (at that time) fancy lenses. This was expensive but considering how long they lasted and how much they survived I consider them one of the best purchases ever. I have couple of other glasses (reimbursed by my company, i.e. free) which I wear every now and then but I stick to the old pair simply because I am used to them.