We have gotten all of our glasses at Wal-Mart for years. The exams here are $40. My last pair was under $200 and that was for the quality grade frames and bifocals. I do not get any of the frills like coatings, etc. One time, Missy broke her frame and it was just past the warranty time but they gave her a new pair anyway. I am thinking the warranty is shorter now though.

That special at JC Penney sounds terrific!