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Why do designer sunglasses and prescription glasses cost hundreds of dollars despite being made of cheap plastic?

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Why do designer sunglasses and prescription glasses cost hundreds of dollars despite being made of cheap plastic?

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Why do designer sunglasses and prescription glasses cost hundreds of dollars despite being made of cheap plastic?
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