lomatopo Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have a pair of Wayfarers which are ~ 35 years old; and they are still fine - sometimes the more expensive product ends up being the most cost-effective. These were a graduation present, but I think they were $50 new at the time? They (were) made in the U.S.A. There is no Ray-Ban logo on the lens, there is an overlapping BL faintly visible on both lenses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 A lot of really cheap sunglasses have plastic polarizing lenses. They are made for sale in the West where people expect it. Walmart carries generics for less than US$10 or about 300 baht, made in China. I wouldn't give up without looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr3cho Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have a pair of Wayfarers which are ~ 35 years old; and they are still fine - sometimes the more expensive product ends up being the most cost-effective. These were a graduation present, but I think they were $50 new at the time? They (were) made in the U.S.A. There is no Ray-Ban logo on the lens, there is an overlapping BL faintly visible on both lenses. Very true. My most expensive pairs of glasses $120-160 I still have scratch free condition 6-8 years later. The cheapies were lost or sat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr3cho Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have a pair of Wayfarers which are ~ 35 years old; and they are still fine - sometimes the more expensive product ends up being the most cost-effective. These were a graduation present, but I think they were $50 new at the time? They (were) made in the U.S.A. There is no Ray-Ban logo on the lens, there is an overlapping BL faintly visible on both lenses. Very true. My most expensive pairs of glasses $120-160 I still have scratch free condition 6-8 years later. The many cheapies were lost or sat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I was reliably informed recently by an optician that since none of them are officially made in Thailand, there has been a roaring trade in good quality knock offs on Thailand for donkeys years. How can it be that they can perpetually offer 40% off otherwise. Basically they are all great quality copies, even in the apparently most reputable places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) I got my Rayban lenses changed for 250baht prescription ones and they have never been better. Gotta give it to the frames though, I went over the handlebars and landed on my head and the Raybans still held by one of the two rivets at the hinge. I got those Raybans at Heathrow duty free ten or twelve years ago for a mere 20 pounds which was some sort of real bargain. I like that the metal extension goes all the way down inside the arms, but wouldn't dream of spending 5 or 6000 just for the sake of fashion. Edited June 2, 2013 by cheeryble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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