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1.29.20 Cheap eyeglasses and contacts; FDA condemns Purell claims; Delete info Facebook has on you
We tend to just accept that prescription glasses are costly. There is an international cartel that’s been buying up both retailers and frame manufacturers for eyeglasses in order to corner the market and take prices through the roof. BUT, when there’s market concentration to push prices up, there’s always a rebound effect. Now there’s a fast growing marketplace of discounters offering eyeglasses at a fraction of cartel prices. Frames and lenses complete can be had for as little as $15. Consumer Reports has put together ratings for the discounters. Number 1 - Costco Optical, 2 – Warby Parker…
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