DropkickMurphy8 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Anyone here ever buy Oakleys? I have one pair, but they're almost 5 years old and I tire of them. I'm trying to get my hands on a legit pair of X-Squared's, either in carbon or polished carbon with black iridium lenses, preferably polarized. I'm also trying to avoid paying the absurd retail price of $400, and I seem to be missing the boat on eBay. I don't want knockoffs, mostly because they're obviously crap but also because they cost almost as much as the cheapest pair of real ones I've come across. Anybody know a good place to get a legit pair for less than the sticker price, or have a pair they're looking to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 http://www.bestbuyeyeglasses.com/oakley-sunglasses.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 They don't have them - Search page shows them, but when I click on them it says product no longer available. Boo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Sorry to hear! But they are legit. I've ordered from there without any problems. Plus if you google search for it, Im sure some coupon codes will come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouMarcon Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Try eBay. I did a quick look and found a black iridium lens in a Flax Jacket frame. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Oakley-Flak-Jacket-03-881-Jet-Black-Frame-Black-Iridium-Lens-Sunglasses-/280937488834?pt=US_Sunglasses&hash=item41692de1c2 The price, $114, isn't even half what I paid for my Flak Jacket XLJ with black iridium polarized lens. The carbon and polished carbon lens are a little exotic, but I'd keep checking ebay. Often, there are listings for Oakley frames only and at a fraction of the cost from an authorized dealer. You might consider getting your frames from eBay and then going to the authorized dealer for the lens. Good luck. I'll add that you can not go wrong with the black iridium lens. I also, have two pair of Oakleys, and the black iridium is one of the better, if not best, for use in bright sunlight. The Oakley lens are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks Lou. I actually don't like anything Oakley currently offers besides the X Squared. I tried the Juliets on and didn't like how they looked on me. How do I tell if the frames alone are legit? I don't want to wind up buying a pair of knockoff frames because I really don't know the difference other than the legit ones come with the coin and paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouMarcon Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 What is and what isn't a knockoff is obviously the $64,000 question Murph. With eBay you have to research the authentic product and compare it with what being offered 4sale. And use your instincts and common sense. But, the truth is, there is no full-proof method for avoiding the KOs when buy a product on ebay. I will say, however, the link above appears to be the real deal. Everything in the pictures appears to be the same as what I got from the authorized dealer: crush-proof carrying case, box, papers, etc. What seals the deal on this one, for me, is this seller is also offering prescription lens, which is what I got with both of my Oakleys. I could be totally wrong, but my instincts say a knockoff wouldn't be offering prescription lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod661 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 delete double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod661 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I dont know about all oakley models But my Juliet xmetals the ones Cyclops wore in xmen have a serial number. I had to get the custom Purple hue lenses because oakley does not make it but boy do i love them!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yeah I'm not gonna drop 400 bucks on sunglasses that I don't love. I like the Juliets, they're ok, but for that kind of money I have to love them and I love the X Squared. I know the real ones have a serial number, the X Squared's are the same way. I'm just not so convinced that the bogus ones won't have some kind of serial number for effect. Is the serial number on your Juliets engraved/etched or is it like painted on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod661 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 they are in the car i will check tomorrow and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod661 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 they are etched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thought so, thanks. I found a pair on eBay that looked too good to be true. Turns out the serial number is painted on, which is a sign of a knockoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Anyone know if these are legit? http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1423.l2648 Been watching them for a few days and someone retracted a bid saying he couldn't contact the seller, but I don't know how to tell with sunglasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thought I would put these here for the hell of it - Finally got my hands on a pair without going through Oakley: X Squared Carbon frames/Black Iridium lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnothaVictim Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I have a Romeo, Juliet, Switch and Square Wire 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I tried on the Juliet, didn't like the way the frames looked on me. The XS looks better on me, so that's why I got those. I love them, but the weather's been s***ty here so I haven't worn them out of the house yet. Probably Wednesday when I go to class, since tomorrow is one of my gym days and there's no way I'm leaving those in a locker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnothaVictim Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I tried on the Juliet, didn't like the way the frames looked on me. The XS looks better on me, so that's why I got those. I love them, but the weather's been s***ty here so I haven't worn them out of the house yet. Probably Wednesday when I go to class, since tomorrow is one of my gym days and there's no way I'm leaving those in a locker. I might try the XS too. How much are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Retail is $350. I was able to get mine NIB on eBay for $300 shipped. It was more than I intended to pay, but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnothaVictim Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Just like the Juliets and Romeos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yup. Expensive as s***, and at the moment I have nowhere to wear them to. My school took a ton of damage in the hurricane and nobody knows when we'll be able to go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnothaVictim Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm pretty sure you can wear $350 sunglasses at night too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm pretty sure you can wear $350 sunglasses at night too. TROLOLOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 LOL! Nah I'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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