[GilbertFlofe]

On the other hand, a well made pair of glasses can last a long time and feel comfortable all day. For daily use items I try to balance price, build quality and real user feedback. Trendy pieces are fun, but I only buy them when the price is reasonable. They are simply the ones that fit well and survive many rounds of washing or daily use. A good store usually answers questions quickly and does not hide behind canned messages.

If anyone is interested in real user experiences, I sometimes write short notes about the shops I test.
You can find one of the pages here:
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I also started paying attention to how websites display sizing charts for clothing. Sometimes I even measure an existing frame with a ruler before ordering anything new. Sometimes I still make mistakes with size, so a friendly exchange policy is very helpful. I also pay attention to return policy and customer service response time.

Hope this helps someone.