Alpha says that you can negotiate when purchasing new eye glasses. Also, you have to stop thinking of them as necessity and think of them as a fashion accessory.
Aaron Marino of alpha m. found a pair he loves. The frames are tortoise shell, estimated at around $650 with lenses. He ended up going back to the store the next day to negotiate. He placed the $350 price on the table. She countered with $360, and he bought them. Remember you can make a deal!