Why People Spend what they Spend on Reading Glasses…

I just finished reading the following article on reading glasses:

"Why some people spend hundreds on designer eyewear"

I must say it was an good read and brought up some interesting questions. The article begins

"One of the talking points you hear from people who sell designer eyewear is that a person who wears $500 shoes and $5 reading glasses is penny wise and pound foolish. (Or, anyway, she's making a big mistake.) After all, you wear glasses right there on your face, which people look at all the time, while hardly anybody but fashionistas and foot fetishists pays close attention to shoes."

The author then goes on to argue that you are much more apt to lose your reading glasses than you are to lose your shoes so maybe it doesn't make sense to spend money on reading glasses. In the end she admits her desire to buy a pair of Eyebobs but fears it will lead to the desire to own more Eyebobs and so forth.

Here is my take on the topic:

I think everyone should spend money on whatever is important to them. If crisp, clear vision and a stylish or attractive appearance is important to a person, reading glasses are a good investment, and finding a quality pair for less than $100 still leaves you way ahead of the game than if you had gone in to a specialty eyeglass shop and had a pair custom made. As with anything, you get what you pay for.