Sunglasses buying philosophy

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Keep 'em for 5 years and it becomes $50/yr.

That's less than the cost of keeping most single-family homes a degree cooler over the course of the summer.

I understand the people that still wouldn't - but they often don't consider the why involved.

Look at them like you would a pair of shoes and it makes a hell of a lot more sense. I'll easily spend another another $30-$40 on tennis shoes or even more than that on dress shoes if it means they're going to be more comfortable. And I probably go through a pair of tennis shoes every year. I don't think most people would think it's absurd to spend the extra money on tennis shoes just to be comfortable - so why is it considered ridiculous for sunglasses?

Well for me personally, I'd lose or break sunglasses. But that's just me. I also don't see them as a necessity. I've gone almost 30 years without sunglasses just fine. Shoes are an absolute necessity. Even if I was a driver or something where I needed sunglasses, I'm sure I could find something plenty good enough for a fifth of that price.