02-14-2007, 06:28 PM
I don't understand why Costco can't get the lenses. All the Optical stores get their lenses from the same warehouses/suppliers. That seems odd.
Charging more would make sense if they have a bulk discount going on.
After that, all they need is your PD and a pattern to cut your lens blank from to fit in your frame. (which would be why they need time for your frames rather than their own- they may have to make a pattern to cut with.)
My optical store doesn't charge for upgrades to the progressives with the larger "hole".
They just asked to 'try' to get used to them first. (3 days).
They also did not have all the frames in stock that they had on display. Some 'special orders'.
$325 +$95 for about the same glasses as yours. "standard" frame.
Charging more would make sense if they have a bulk discount going on.
After that, all they need is your PD and a pattern to cut your lens blank from to fit in your frame. (which would be why they need time for your frames rather than their own- they may have to make a pattern to cut with.)
My optical store doesn't charge for upgrades to the progressives with the larger "hole".
They just asked to 'try' to get used to them first. (3 days).
They also did not have all the frames in stock that they had on display. Some 'special orders'.
$325 +$95 for about the same glasses as yours. "standard" frame.