Taking a few minutes to research before buying can save a lot of money and frustration. Sometimes I even measure an existing frame with a ruler before ordering anything new. Sometimes I experiment with different materials just to see how they feel in daily life. For daily use items I try to balance price, build quality and real user feedback. They are simply the ones that fit well and survive many rounds of washing or daily use. Personally I like a mix of design, comfort and realistic pricing.

If anyone is interested in real user experiences, I sometimes write short notes about the shops I test.
You can find one of the pages here:

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If anyone has long term experience with certain online shops, I am always curious to read it. A simple and honest answer like 鈥渨e do not have that option鈥?is better than marketing fluff. I try to balance my budget between basic everyday items and a few special pieces. For light summer tops I keep to my normal size to avoid a baggy look. If the first order is a disaster, I prefer to move on and not waste time with support. If tracking never updates for weeks, I start to worry about the order.

Hope this helps someone.