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I know this isn't a popular opinion on the internet but I don't think Luxottica is a "scam", I think this is just what most people want to spend on glasses. Yo

I know this isn't a popular opinion on the internet but I don't think Luxottica is a "scam", I think this is just what most people want to spend on glasses. Your glasses sit on your face, are an integral part of your look, and need to last for a long time while being as clear as possible. People don't want $30 glasses because they're a piece of junk and will break on you when you most need them. You can make mass market glasses for ~$100, but I think most people want a more specialized look to their face. A few hundred dollars just happens to be the sweet spot where people get to buy a product which is purchased infrequently in a store, get a high quality item, and get good customer service/support. It's sort of like an iPhone. People want to pay a premium for a device they use every day for years which will be fast and just work. Apple doesn't have a monopoly, they just provide a better service

more_corn 4y ago
I have $30 zenni glasses. I love them. I got some prescription sunglasses too. Best sunglasses I’ve ever owned. I was so mad when I lost them. Then I was like. Bitch, $30 and bought another pair. I’m all in for less than a hundred (glasses, sunglasses and replacement) and could not be happier. My sister needs bifocals and couldn’t afford them. She literally was just going without. I just had her send me her prescription and bought her a pair. You need glasses to see, to live. Making them retarded expensive is a crime. Offering them at an affordable price should be praised and supported.
pipodeclown 4y ago
The thing is, the quality is not that high and the look not that great. It's just extremely well known and you people know what they are getting. If you know where to look and especially if you are willing to go online, you can het the same quality and look for half or a third of the price.

more_corn 4y ago

I have $30 zenni glasses. I love them. I got some prescription sunglasses too. Best sunglasses I’ve ever owned. I was so mad when I lost them. Then I was like. Bitch, $30 and bought another pair. I’m all in for less than a hundred (glasses, sunglasses and replacement) and could not be happier. My sister needs bifocals and couldn’t afford them. She literally was just going without. I just had her send me her prescription and bought her a pair. You need glasses to see, to live. Making them retarded expensive is a crime. Offering them at an affordable price should be praised and supported.

pipodeclown 4y ago

The thing is, the quality is not that high and the look not that great. It's just extremely well known and you people know what they are getting. If you know where to look and especially if you are willing to go online, you can het the same quality and look for half or a third of the price.