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[josefresco]

Bad example... in this case Ray Bans are owned by the same company (Luxottica) who more than likely also owns the store where the item is being sold.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxottica#Retail

[smackfu → josefresco]

Well, then it's not a "real" MSRP if the manufacturer and the retailer are the same. There aren't two parties, so it's just the price and they have complete control over their own pricing.

[jonny_eh → josefresco]

For more about the craziness of Luxottica: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50149025n

[leeoniya → josefresco]

my gf is an optometrist at Lenscrafters (owned by Luxottica), they have times during the year when they can get any galsses/sunglasses at 50% off for first pair, and 60% off for next 10. the markup, especially on their own brands is through the roof.