Misc Oakley sunglasses: worth the money? - Page 7

Christofire · 01-14-2010, 09:32 AM

Up til this point I've not felt the need to spend the higher prices for Oakleys. My history of sunglasses includes a lot of broken pairs (and not always because of my negligence -- though that has happened). Now, one could argue that Oakleys are better made, and so they aren't as likely to break, thus making them worth the money.

For those who have owned them, what do you say?

**chasedude** · 01-14-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

And here we go...

Yup, vanity has no bounds

Radar Chief · 01-14-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

**chasedude** · 01-14-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Damn that 7 years of post-secondary education!! Damn it all to hell!!! Stupid scholarships and hard work.

You oughta see the pricetag on 2-ton paperweight currently sitting in my garage.

Spare me.

To each his own, I don't feel it's worth the pricetag for some sunglasses.

tooge · 01-14-2010, 02:00 PM

Heh, I go to Target and buy two pairs of "Ironman" brand at a time for $20 a piece. I'm real hard on them though. They usually last about a year or so before I lose them in a lake, step on them, sit on them, etc. I cant afford to buy expensive ones.

DJ's left nut · 01-14-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chasedude

It just amazes me someone needs a $200 pair of sunglasses to make themselves feel better. You got the cash go for it, I'm not spending that much for something I can get for 10 bucks at walmart.

So do you eat dinner on a piece of plywood held up by rough cut 2x4s?

Because that will hold your plate up just as well as a dining room table.

Though it's important to point out that even this analogy doesn't quite work because the $10 wal-mart sunglasses don't block light as well and aren't nearly as comfortable as the expensive ones whereas your plywood table would certainly hold a plate just as effectively.

Take the socialist horseshit over to the DC forum.

DJ's left nut · 01-14-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chasedude

Yup, vanity has no bounds

This is true.

I've found it often manifests itself in self-righteous message board posts.

**DeezNutz** · 01-14-2010, 02:03 PM

The last pair of $10 sunglasses that I owned actually developed (and quickly, I might add) a ripple in the tint, which made you feel like you were ****ed up because objects were distorted.

Safe to drive with those...

DJ's left nut · 01-14-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

c'mon now, you're starting to be sorta a cock about this.

In fairness, I had intended to come across as a cock about it from the very start; so I apologize if I'm just starting down that road.

I've said my piece.

**chasedude** · 01-14-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

So do you eat dinner on a piece of plywood held up by rough cut 2x4s?

Because that will hold your plate up just as well as a dining room table.

Though it's important to point out that even this analogy doesn't quite work because the $10 wal-mart sunglasses don't block light as well and aren't nearly as comfortable as the expensive ones whereas your plywood table would certainly hold a plate just as effectively.

Take the socialist horseshit over to the DC forum.

You picked up the alarmist attitude quickly. Just because I think paying for a $200 pair of sunglasses is stupid I'm a socialist?

Simply Red · 01-14-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

In fairness, I had intended to come across as a cock about it from the very start; so I apologize if I'm just starting down that road.

I've said my piece.

it's okay, he's a friend, as are you. I usually defend people, probably moreso than i should. Sometimes, it's not worth the headache, I just don't think Chase meant it, like you took it.

Radar Chief · 01-14-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge

Heh, I go to Target and buy two pairs of "Ironman" brand at a time for $20 a piece. I'm real hard on them though. They usually last about a year or so before I lose them in a lake, step on them, sit on them, etc. I cant afford to buy expensive ones.

I go to Walmart sporting section and get a pair of Renegades. They’re polarized, UV stable, very light and comfortable. Plus when I lose them over the side of my boat I’m not watching >$100 sink to the bottom of a lake.

Brock · 01-14-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chasedude

Feeling guilty?

Pull that plank out of your ass.

**DeezNutz** · 01-14-2010, 02:10 PM

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Feeling guilty?

About what? And why?

Consistent1 · 01-14-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

They go great with a curly mullet and a goatee.

For sure. The best part of that look is simply having them on top of your head at 11pm at the bar tryin' ta get pussy!

**chasedude** · 01-14-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

it's okay, he's a friend, as are you. I usually defend people, probably moreso than i should. Sometimes, it's not worth the headache, I just don't think Chase meant it, like you took it.

I hold no ill will to his opinion. He has the right to his opinion just as much as I do.

01-14-2010, 09:32 AM
Christofire Aberzombie and Fitch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southwest Kansas Casino cash: $10004950	Oakley sunglasses: worth the money? Up til this point I've not felt the need to spend the higher prices for Oakleys. My history of sunglasses includes a lot of broken pairs (and not always because of my negligence -- though that has happened). Now, one could argue that Oakleys are better made, and so they aren't as likely to break, thus making them worth the money. For those who have owned them, what do you say?
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tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $784112	Heh, I go to Target and buy two pairs of "Ironman" brand at a time for $20 a piece. I'm real hard on them though. They usually last about a year or so before I lose them in a lake, step on them, sit on them, etc. I cant afford to buy expensive ones.
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