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zaj

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6. That's ridiculous.

Wed Mar 6, 2019, 11:28 AM

Mar 2019

We took Democracy for granted until the right half the country is ready to let it die because they are angry at change. Let's not start acting like them, and take for granted capitalism until it dies.

The boring truth is that Democracy and Capitalism both have flaws that can be exploited. But they are both very powerful forces for good. The flaws need to be constantly evaluated as the world changes, and changes will forever be needed to find the right balance.

But ultimately, both are powerfully good things.

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How badly are we being ripped off on eyewear? Former industry execs tell all [View all] Zorro Mar 2019 OP

There is no 2naSalit Mar 2019 #1

Unless your are the CEO mikeysnot Mar 2019 #2

That's ridiculous. zaj Mar 2019 #6

Not from my perspective... 2naSalit Mar 2019 #10

I appreciate your tone zaj Mar 2019 #14

Wow PatSeg Mar 2019 #48

Pure, unadulterated capitalism is fully at odds ... Whiskeytide Mar 2019 #24

Yep zaj Mar 2019 #27

Very well put PatSeg Mar 2019 #54

Agree completely! FiveGoodMen Mar 2019 #58

Exactly. DirtEdonE Mar 2019 #61

Adam Smith, Wealth of Nation. safeinOhio Mar 2019 #67

ayn rand - good god - this nation is as ugly as her now DirtEdonE Mar 2019 #70

agreed. And there's plenty of evidence of it failing us in light of climate change particularly mahina Mar 2019 #41

I think that perspective is a little too absolute. Capitalism ... Whiskeytide Mar 2019 #72

Don't get me started... mitch96 Mar 2019 #3

Online? Shanti Mama Mar 2019 #4

My only question is getting the interpupilary line correct mitch96 Mar 2019 #11

It's not as hard as it seems. Codeine Mar 2019 #16

Totally agree with online buying. dixiegrrrrl Mar 2019 #84

In some states they are required to give it to you jberryhill Mar 2019 #18

measure pd with is Sedona Mar 2019 #55

Thanks, I'll give it a go.... nt mitch96 Mar 2019 #62

It's a racket... You don't need a new prescription every 12 months.... JCMach1 Mar 2019 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2019 #25

I'd love to find cheap spec's here in France. GoneOffShore Mar 2019 #60

Yep. happybird Mar 2019 #79

Costco. 2naSalit Mar 2019 #7

Thanks!! another reason for me to join... nt mitch96 Mar 2019 #12

Costco let me bring in my frame and they made lenses to fit. WheelWalker Mar 2019 #23

find a small independent place. mopinko Mar 2019 #46

Lensabl.com rusty fender Mar 2019 #66

My last visit I got new lenses to fit my existing frames BlueSpot Mar 2019 #85

I only buy online janterry Mar 2019 #8

" I've done it myself - got the right result " mitch96 Mar 2019 #19

I used a protractor janterry Mar 2019 #33

You need a metric ruler CountAllVotes Mar 2019 #37

Not a "scam". SouthernIrish Mar 2019 #69

Oh, I didn't mean to be rude janterry Mar 2019 #74

I just got 3 pairs of prescription progressive lense glasses MontanaMama Mar 2019 #9

Costco for me as well. Rx glasses and matching Rx sunglasses. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #13

Costco for me too. DURHAM D Mar 2019 #34

I used to buy at Costco, but switched to EyeBuy Direct. Costco is decent, but EyeBuy is Squinch Mar 2019 #36

COSTCO CountAllVotes Mar 2019 #39

I pay about $100 per pair at Zenni Major Nikon Mar 2019 #63

It's not so easy to just buy lenses-- they are normally custom fitted to the frame. BUT... TreasonousBastard Mar 2019 #15

I've used them and eyebuydirect.com. Codeine Mar 2019 #17

I get mine here too. There are several on line, but this company has a policy that vsrazdem Mar 2019 #28

I've tried the online vendors but MontanaMama Mar 2019 #38

I agree. Progressives and even bifocals are not that cheap. I work on a computer all day, and vsrazdem Mar 2019 #47

"they are normally custom fitted " mitch96 Mar 2019 #21

What a rip samplegirl Mar 2019 #20

$39 Glasses and other online vendors sell product with lens stopbush Mar 2019 #22

I've been buying from 39dollarglasses.com for over a decade Sedona Mar 2019 #53

Anything, even remotely, having to do with the care and health democratisphere Mar 2019 #26

Not mentioned so far genxlib Mar 2019 #29

The industry knows Americans are suckers for "Designer" labels that have no inherent value wishstar Mar 2019 #42

I really wonder how much cost is affected by marketing and CEO salaries? Initech Mar 2019 #30

this has been going on for a long time, but its gotten worse. Mosby Mar 2019 #31

The Markup on Eyewear Frames is Around 400% or More dlk Mar 2019 #32

Is There A Market In Used Frames.... global1 Mar 2019 #35

The Goodwill stores usually have 2nd hand eyeglasses FakeNoose Mar 2019 #59

Screw them. Get Zennies. CousinIT Mar 2019 #40

Yep flotsam Mar 2019 #65

Thanks. SAving. mahina Mar 2019 #43

I buy my glasses/lenses from Costco. The Truth Is Here Mar 2019 #44

well, at least now they do have some completion from online-only vendors EveHammond13 Mar 2019 #45

Liability.... Heartstrings Mar 2019 #49

Sounds like our current medical system area51 Mar 2019 #50

I used to work for a major high-end retailer. Those $150-$200 sunglasses, unit cost less than $5.50 TheBlackAdder Mar 2019 #51

So to use online glasses sources, where do you guys go for the prescription? Costco? fierywoman Mar 2019 #52

I've been using the same rx forever Codeine Mar 2019 #73

Kicking to keep this for future reference. Dem2theMax Mar 2019 #56

I dunno, mine are all free with my insurance. I get a new pair every year. JuJuYoshida Mar 2019 #57

Same here - but I cannot find frames I like csziggy Mar 2019 #77

I have two pair of robust, well-made Shuron (long-time, US owned and manufactured?) frames yonder Mar 2019 #64

Since I used to be a manager of an optical lab I will add my 2 cents. Runningdawg Mar 2019 #68

Thank you Delphinus Mar 2019 #83

If only jdu Mar 2019 #71

Here's a video blogslut Mar 2019 #75

Go to Costco and get your prescription then buy the glasses from Zenni.com. Save hundreds. nt Doremus Mar 2019 #76

I buy at Zenni handmade34 Mar 2019 #78

I also have 5 pair of various types of Zennis... CousinIT Mar 2019 #82

Lots of good information here snacker Mar 2019 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author keithbvadu2 Mar 2019 #81