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Post  Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 09:11 AM  Reply with quote  Back to top
Post subject: cheap sunglasses

Where can I find cheap sunglasses (other than large markets)?
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Post  Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 11:28 AM  Reply with quote  Back to top

lol. you want something cheap, but you don't want to bargain for it? good luck...... I say suck it up and go to a market.[url]
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Post  Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 11:52 AM  Reply with quote  Back to top

Decathlon
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Post subject: Questions

Wanted new sunglasses but was wondering:

Good Sunglasses = UV protection

Cheap Sunglasses = ?

How do you make sure the sunglasses you buy provide adequate UV protection? How do you inspect the lenses? What do you look for? Thanks!
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I think sunglasses in Decathlon is ok. There is UV protection indicators and info. attached to it. I read them before I bought sunglasses for my kid. I think as a reputable shop will not cheat customers with these things Vs corner shop.....
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Post  Posted: Nov 01, 2007 - 09:16 AM  Reply with quote  Back to top

Like anything here in Shanghai, you pretty much get what you pay for.
And if it is too good a deal, you are probably not getting what you want.

Ray Ban's in the US with glass lenses, UV A/B, andd Polarization cost about USD$100-150. Depending on the model.....
Ray Ban's in the Copy Market cost $10.

The reality here is that "Branded Goods" that are real usually cost more than in the US, HK, or almost almost anywhere due to the high import taxes.

So if it is quality you want, go to a reputable shop, and be prepared to pay almost as much as home in most cases.

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Post  Posted: Nov 21, 2007 - 03:31 AM  Reply with quote  Back to top

right on plati. best bet 580 nan jing w rd
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DuanDuan wrote:
Plati is right.. best bet 580 nan jing w rd
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