I bought my originals for $5 in a little hole in the wall place. Best sunglasses I ever had and I literally miss them every time I put on any sunglasses. Although you can find them much cheaper than $600, I've seen prices as high as $2700. It took me three years to find out who made them, serial number, etc. and then I waited 3 more years because I just couldn't justify the price.
Last night, I figured I'd waited and been frugal enough and just bought a pair.
Glasses are a scam industry.
I refuse to participate. I live in a city with a thriving asian knock-off market.
Same quality (if you're careful) and a tiny fraction of the price.
When the knock-offs are better, somethings wrong.