Where to buy genuine Oakleys cheap!

MrSparkle · 14-02-2005, 06:34 PM

Well the old faithful pair is now tired and scratched, so time for me to upgrade. Thinking of these ones, yes yes I know, not very imaginative - but I reckon they look good and they have a low transmission percentage which is what I'm also after.

Now, Oakley sell these direct for $299... can anyone beat that? (Lord I hope so!)

Better yet, can anyone point me to any online stores, or places around Sydney, that offer some competitive pricing (competitive meaning DIRT CHEAP!)

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Thanks all!

borry · 14-02-2005, 06:38 PM

i used to like oakleys.... till i got my arnettes..

they are ALOT less scratch resistant, ALOT cheaper, well my pair were... only 130, i found the arnettes alot clearer, just all round better sunglass... but if thats what your after..

rag top · 14-02-2005, 06:50 PM

Is it possible to replace the lenses if they are scratched?

Kenaz · 14-02-2005, 07:06 PM

When I was in Mexico a few years ago I got some genuine Oakleys real cheap. At least I think they were genuine...

But seriously I paid like $40 US for them so I think I got

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galaxy xr8 · 14-02-2005, 07:11 PM

Nice glasses, similar to mine except I don't have those poxy flame's, LOL.

JTFG · 14-02-2005, 07:21 PM

try ebay, my friend got a pair for real cheap like the ones you wanted but with orange flames.

MrSparkle · 14-02-2005, 08:31 PM

Yeah I might have a look on Ebay, but sunnies are one thing I'm a bit wary of on there unless it's a recognised seller / online ebay store.

b2tf · 14-02-2005, 09:10 PM

Try the smaller (non chain) clothing stores. Theres a place here that does the wire rimmed ones for about $350 depending on the style, which is the cheapest ive seen anywhere.

Either that, or OPSM were having a bloody good sale not so long ago - some stuff was even half price.

You do realise Oakley store works on US dollars?

LUXO_8 · 14-02-2005, 09:19 PM

i quite like those oakleys sparkles, imo the flames look good

me needs to replace the $12 servo sunnies!

Kapn_Kiwi · 14-02-2005, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by borry

i used to like oakleys.... till i got my arnettes..

they are ALOT less scratch resistant, ALOT cheaper, well my pair were... only 130, i found the arnettes alot clearer, just all round better sunglass... but if thats what your after..

I second that, but everyone thinks they're servo sunnies.

**Peuty** · 14-02-2005, 09:48 PM

I got my pair of Oakley 5 2.0's for $149.00. They are quite honestly the most comfortable, lightweight sunglasses I have even worn. Not to meantion 110% effective with cutting out glare, and they are super clear.

MrSparkle · 14-02-2005, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Try the smaller (non chain) clothing stores. Theres a place here that does the wire rimmed ones for about $350 depending on the style, which is the cheapest ive seen anywhere.

Either that, or OPSM were having a bloody good sale not so long ago - some stuff was even half price.

You do realise Oakley store works on US dollars?

That was on the .com.au, and quoted in $AUD. Yeah I'll have to have a look at the stores, hopefully some have web sites as I'm too lazy to go shopping site unseen!! (don't have the Girly Gene that allows this!) :nutsycuck

Has anyone bought any big name brand sunnies from these "factory outlet" places?

wulos · 14-02-2005, 10:01 PM

/me points Sparkler to the sunglass factory outlet @ the Tuggerah Supercentre (other side of the tracks from Westfields)
I'm not 100% sure if they stock Oakleys - but I DO know I bought my current Bolle's from there for 100 (rrp $279) As well as a pr of Legend sunnies for Jo. Can't remember precisely how much they were - as I really had no choice in not buying them, she'd just had eye surgery & needed a pr like real quick.
hehehe - I BET that explains a hell of a lot to people who've wondered how I coulda ended up with Jo.....

svo347 · 14-02-2005, 10:07 PM

Fairy nuff wulos but what ya gonna do when Jo's sight returns?
:P

wulos · 14-02-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by svo347

Fairy nuff wulos but what ya gonna do when Jo's sight returns?
:P

a little trick - I found these GREAT eyedrops - has a label with supaglu on the side or somethin similar....

LUXO_8 · 14-02-2005, 10:19 PM

LOL ouch mate - drastic measures those!

davocol · 14-02-2005, 10:47 PM

Bought some cheap arnettes through this site a little while ago, courier to your do within a day or so, about 20% cheaper than the shops, very good service. Glasses were definitely genuine. These were arnettes however, not sure if he does oakley although I am sure he would.

http://www.optics-online.com.au/

MrSparkle · 15-02-2005, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by davocol

Bought some cheap arnettes through this site a little while ago, courier to your do within a day or so, about 20% cheaper than the shops, very good service. Glasses were definitely genuine. These were arnettes however, not sure if he does oakley although I am sure he would.

http://www.optics-online.com.au/

Not a bad link mate! They have contacts reasonably cheap too, may have to give them a go...

rob_o · 15-02-2005, 06:21 PM

I got a pair of those oakleys with the flames on em. White with light blue flames and I reckon they look great. I got these from some markets on my way to canberra last year from a lady who was selling all these good branded sunnies really cheap coz apparently they were factory seconds or something. Came in the genuine box with price tag ($269) but I paid $45 (haggled 5 bucks off).

Now whether they are genuine or not, Im not sure. But the amount of times I have put them in my pocket with my keys and dropped them onto hard ground, they have not got one single scratch on them. Quite impressed.

EDIT: (Sorry first pic is blurry, but its the price tag)

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Timmeh · 15-02-2005, 06:50 PM

Or you could just join the Air Force and get a pair with their free health scheme - it will only cost you your soul, any relationships you have, and half your life!

Tim!