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You could make the same argument about clothes: Clothes are not a luxury for me, they're an absolute necessity. With the prices Gucci charge, it's like I'm bein
by grkvlt 12y ago
You could make the same argument about clothes: Clothes are not a luxury for me, they're an absolute necessity. With the prices Gucci charge, it's like I'm being preyed upon... ;)
But, in the UK I could choose to buy luxury glasses, but places like specsavers will always offer affordable GBP 20 frames with free lenses as well. And of course the eye test is also free in Scotland.
- bydo 12y agoNeither of these is true in the US; there are no chains with retail locations selling affordable frames, nor are there free vision prescriptions. Furthermore, Luxottica owns or is affiliated with the majority of locations writing vision prescriptions, and an up-to-date prescription is required to purchase a pair of glasses. It's like if Gucci not only was the most common retailer of clothing—and by an enormous margin—but also owned the tailors conveniently located next door.
- brandonmenc 12y ago> there are no chains with retail locations selling affordable frames At most retail chains in the US, there's a small rack of BCGs and safety frames that cost around $30. I know, because I've purchased them as backups.