Prescription eyeglasses from Luxottica
Price to make an average Luxottica pair of frames and lenses: $30
Price you pay at LensCrafters: Around $300
The Italian eyewear firm Luxottica (which owns Ray-Ban, Sunglass Hut, and LensCrafters) retains a big chunk of the market, meaning it has little competition and can determine price mark-ups.
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