Inquiry about frame material; ie, different metals

[GoodAsGold]

I'm still in the market for the ideal frame for my new progressives. I refuse to settle for one because of price or just because. My current frame of 7 years is Titanium and I believe it's served me well. I would like to stick with this material if possible. I cannot afford a new pair of glasses every couple of years. So I need a frame that will be durable as well as fashionable and with a good fit. I refuse to put expensive lenses into a cheap frame.

So, would you stick with titanium or perhaps a flexing-titanium like Flexon? Would this metal be the best bet for me over stainless steel for instance? I do like some of the frames I've seen in stainless, but I want to like them 3 years down the line, too! Also, an eyeglass "expert" told me to stay away from less-expensive metals like "monel" made in China. She said they just don't hold up like the stainless and titanium. They can also peel (which I've noticed in my present 7 year old sunglasses on the temples.) She said that frames that don't actually say stainless steel or titanium or most likely this "monel" material. Is this true? I happen to see more of these type than not. Also, is price usually a good indication that a certain frame might be one of those "you get what you pay for" situations? I know that some designer brands jack up their prices, but I'm not necessarily talking about those high end frames.
Also, while I'm not "hard" on my glasses, I wear them FULL time and remove them only to put my sunglasses on, (which could be several times a day, depending on the weather, driving, etc.) So, these frames need to be durable.

This woman told me check out a line called Safilo Team or Elasta, too.

[QDO1]

She said they just don't hold up like the stainless and titanium. They can also peel (which I've noticed in my present 7 year old sunglasses on the temples.) She said that frames that don't actually say stainless steel or titanium or most likely this "monel" material. Is this true? I happen to see more of these type than not. Also, is price usually a good indication that a certain frame might be one of those "you get what you pay for" situations? I know that some designer brands jack up their prices, but I'm not necessarily talking about those high end frames.

these are all pretty much facts. Spectacles are something that over time wears out. 7 years is a rather long expectation, for nearly any product that we wear (besides gold or platignum jewelrey), especially as the script in them is valid for just 2 years maximum

[spartus]

Any above-average or better quality frame could last you 7 or more years if you were very, very careful with it. But titanium is going to give you the best shot at that sort of longevity.

[GoodAsGold]

This is what I wanted to hear. Next time I hope to purchase new glasses before 7 years, though. Now that I have found an optometrist I like and trust, it should be easier to make appointments more frequently. But, I might not have to get new specs for 5 years. I want to be assured the ones I buy now will hold up to time and wear. After all, this titanium pair obviously lasted me 7 years.

Any above-average or better quality frame could last you 7 or more years if you were very, very careful with it. But titanium is going to give you the best shot at that sort of longevity.