I got an eye exam today for $65 (fair), I picked out a frame that costs $159. The price had a small line underneath it so the guy said he could knock the price down to $130. After he used some machine (I'm guessing to measure distance apart of my eyes.) He said I could pick up the glasses later for $300 (Really? $170 for lenses?) He also said that in order to get my contacts when I come in to buy my glasses I will have to sit through a half hour session with some girl to teach me how to put in, take out, and take care of my contacts. He said this session will cost me $55, but because I am buying the glasses they will take $80 off the contacts, and after a $40 mail in rebate I can get the contacts for around $20. This means when I walk in to Vogue Optical on thursday I will have to hand out $415 on top of the $65 I already paid for the eye exam. $480 total.My friend told me that these prices are crazy. She said she walked into curtis optical and got her glasses, and the option of 6 months free contacts or a free pair of glasses for under $300. Should I just get my prescription and take it elsewhere or am I obligated to buy now that they are assembling the glasses already? Thanks.
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