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In reply to the discussion: One company bought all the retail outlets for glasses, used that to force sales... [View all]CDerekGo
(507 posts)Say what you will about Ray-Bans, I've still got my original Aviators I paid $30! for in high school in late 70's. My parents almost knocked my teeth out for such expensive sunglasses. I've managed to accumulate quite a few different pair of Ray-Bans. I go to their website, find the style I like best, then head right to eBay! What Ray-Ban charges $200+ for, I can find on eBay for less than $50 most times.
Finally at the age where I required glasses last year. Eye Doctor more than happy to take my tortoise shell Ray-Bans and fit prescription lens' for very reasonable price. No idea if any, or all of my Ray-Bans are from Original Manufacturer, or from Luxotica, they're all lasting many, many years. I only change to new ones when I tire of current style. Working outdoors in Florida sun, hard on your eyes, and Ray-Bans are polarized, UVA and UVB. Never knew you could 'sunburn' your eyes till I wore a cheapie $5 pair one day delivering mail. Yup, keep Ray-Bans handy at all times.