Essilor in retail, or Chinese upping prices. (Please, no offense DOC). The time is getting closer and closer for both. Last time I checked, you could still get a pair of jeans at Walmart for eight dollars. Most "faded glories" are as good as the other brands, better that the JC penny "Arizona" brands. You have to be careful though. I have seen a few pair of 'faded Glorys' with fewer belt loops. Gotta watch for that.
Which will happen first? It is not a matter of if but when.
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