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Buy from China.
I took the gamble because I had the money to spare and never looked back again.
The money I would pay for a set of glasses in my country goes easily over โฌ300. With that amount, I can pay an ophthalmologist appointment, have my eyes checked by a doctor, properly, get the prescription, order two sets of glasses (one as a backup) and still have money to spare.
I've had two pair of glasses from China... and I have to say: never ever again.
I've only bought them because money was tight back then... the quality was ok for what I paid but that's about it.
I like my optician around the corner that's been there for over 35 years. :) They have glasses priced from around 180โฌ up to what you're willing to pay. ๐
I get all the service I need for free there - if something small is broken they fix it immediately and give your glasses a deep clean...
If my money lets me I will always choose to support small businesses.
You had a bad experience. I respect that. I have not.
Unless we can force a certificate of origin from your local optician for the lenses and the frames, there is a good chance we are actually purchasing material made in PRC.
Regarding service, I've used glasses for so long I learned how to maintain, fit and fix minor damage to my glasses.
And regarding quality, even when I paid a lot more money, a pair of glasses would last for about a year, give or take a couple of months. I get the same time from a cheaper set of glasses. So, no gain in spending more.
That's cool. Don't get me wrong: I've had not one but two very mediocre experiences with Chinese glasses... One being a titanflex frame for a very good price... but I've had a Silhouette Titanflex frame before and the quality of the Silhouette frame was noticeably better. The Chinese Titanflex model lasted me 18 months, the Silhouette Frame 5 years!
The second Chinese frame was kind of a Ray Ban Dupe and well... It did the job but that's really about it.
I'm coming from a hearing care professional background that also worked with an optician so I learned my share of how to take care of my glasses and how to customize them for myself.
But I don't want to do it myself abymoreif I can get the service for free just around the corner ;) (I'm not working in the field anymore)
As for production: there's some German companies who actually are manufacturing in Germany and Europe. So I'm pretty sure my glasses aren't made in China. The frame I'm wearing is also made in Germany. And my current glasses aren't even that expensive... I've had way more expensive glasses in the past.