The nearly once-a-year savings for frames and glasses are here. They’re $99 at Sears Optical, along with $100 and under frame, until Feb 18 and $96 at JC Penney Optical, along with $150 and under frames until Feb 26. However, some people look unfavorably on budget Sears and J.C. Penney eyewear, a phenomenon known as department store stigmatism.

Dear readers, where have you scoped great deals on contacts and glasses? Is it possible to find sensibly stylish eyeware at a good price?

[via Mr. Consumer]

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