This is exactly what i was talking about. That's why i suggested going to a few shops that have some decent frames. Look at it like your cars. You wouldn't go to Wally-world to service them would you? So why not give your eyes the same consideration. As you well know you get what you pay for. Having worn specs for a while i personally can personally attest to this fact.

Short story: I have some frames i wear all of the time. (you have seen them)

I had a bit of trouble finding nose pads for them. The frames are not easily found. Get the nose pads online? maybe but not cost effective. Just in passing though in a city nearby i went in to a shop that was loaded with highline frames and there were all kinds of people in the store. So we browsed for a bit. The owner came from behind the counter took one look at my frames and said take those off. Give em here. He promptly re-adjusted them, put on new nose pads and aligned them to my facial structure again. Great service that i would not have received online. Cost? free.

There are some people who are into their craft and the hands on thing just does it. You should find a shop who loves doing their thing. I bet if you gave it a little effort it would pay off.

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