Life Sunglasses buying philosophy - Page 2

Groves · 04-10-2012, 10:52 PM

I'm getting old, and I love it, mostly.

Never been a sunglasses wearer, thus never been a sunglasses buyer.

Don't know where I'll land. I am sunglasses-agnostic.

Which are you? Why?

**alnorth** · 04-10-2012, 11:14 PM

I don't spend a TON of money, but I do spend a decent amount for good sunglasses mostly for driving in the day or if I'm going to be outside in high sun. I also wear contacts, so am a little sun-sensitive when driving. I usually go with the Dragon brand, just because I think at some $$$ point all sunglasses are good, and I like the logo.

**morphius** · 04-10-2012, 11:14 PM

I'm a mid range guy, but I tend to take fairly good care of them and have them for years. Plus I have an odd shaped noggin and light sensitive eyes. I tend to wear wraparound because they are the only things that block enough sun to make it worth having them on.

Chiefs Pantalones · 04-10-2012, 11:25 PM

I had a pair I loved that I got in Jamaica that I recently flushed down the toilet on accident at the airport. Don't ask. It's hard to find a good pair. Anyone know of a good site?

MMXcalibur · 04-10-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Love my Maui Jim's

+1

**Bearcat** · 04-10-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

If you are going high end nothing rocks like the Revo's. Serengeti's are great too if they look good on you. I got tired of paying those prices though and can get a rocking deal on a pair a body gloves that look and feel great at a really cheap price but Revo's they are not.

The Revos look cool... the Oakleys I have now might last forever though.

Simply Red · 04-10-2012, 11:55 PM

if you all have a Nordstrom, they have a $10 sunglass table, they're all imports, and not the good kind. But from a lightweight, purely aesthetics standpoint, they can't be beat. The thing is; they LOOK expensive.

JOhn · 04-11-2012, 12:09 AM

I break/lose at least 1 pair every 2 weeks.....

But they are a must, as I spend 8-13 hours a day driving

**TinyEvel** · 04-11-2012, 12:18 AM

When you're bald and have gapped-teeth you gotta get a pair of shades that fits your head and makes you look badass. I will spare no expense.

nstygma · 04-11-2012, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

When you're bald and have gapped-teeth you gotta get a pair of shades that fits your head and makes you look badass. I will spare no expense.

which ones work for you?

**007** · 04-11-2012, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

When you're bald and have gapped-teeth you gotta get a pair of shades that fits your head and makes you look badass. I will spare no expense.

And here they are....

nstygma · 04-11-2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Love my Maui Jim's

i just got my first pair a month ago, really like them but they don't fit too well. took them back to sunglass hut today and swapped'em out for a new pair, no questions asked. i really like the quality of the lenses.

redsurfer11 · 04-11-2012, 04:14 AM

Have a pair of Ray-Bans for 24 years. Also have a pair of Costa 580's for fishing and golfing.

rocknrolla · 04-11-2012, 04:49 AM

I've had my Costa's for 10 years. With everyday use. Worth every penny.
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Mr_Tomahawk · 04-11-2012, 05:13 AM

NewChief · 04-11-2012, 05:17 AM

When I worked at Sierra Trading Post, I bought midrange: Smith, Spy Optics, Kenon. I'd buy them because they'd usually put a few on super smoking clearance deals (like $20 for a pair). Now, I tend to just buy shitty sunglasses because I lose them so much. I also don't spend the time doing outdoor activities that require them as much as I once did.

View Poll Results: My sunglasses buying philosophy
I don't wear them. I have god given auto-darkening corneas.	14	9.03%
Buy em cheap, I'll lose em.	12	7.74%
Buy em cheap, I'll break em.	27	17.42%
Buy em cheap, I AM cheap.	17	10.97%
I'm a midrange guy. Nothing but the best Walmart/Target/Cracker Barrell shades for these orbs.	13	8.39%
I'm Mr. Upscale, there really is a difference.	63	40.65%
Top end Timmy. Slave to fashion. Always broke, but lookin better than you.	7	4.52%
Gaz went blind.	2	1.29%
Voters: 155. You may not vote on this poll

04-10-2012, 10:52 PM
Groves Turning the Corner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, Missouri Casino cash: $-731459	Sunglasses buying philosophy I'm getting old, and I love it, mostly. Never been a sunglasses wearer, thus never been a sunglasses buyer. Don't know where I'll land. I am sunglasses-agnostic. Which are you? Why?
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04-10-2012, 11:14 PM	#16
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	I don't spend a TON of money, but I do spend a decent amount for good sunglasses mostly for driving in the day or if I'm going to be outside in high sun. I also wear contacts, so am a little sun-sensitive when driving. I usually go with the Dragon brand, just because I think at some $$$ point all sunglasses are good, and I like the logo. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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04-10-2012, 11:14 PM	#17
morphius World's finest morphius Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $5845027	I'm a mid range guy, but I tend to take fairly good care of them and have them for years. Plus I have an odd shaped noggin and light sensitive eyes. I tend to wear wraparound because they are the only things that block enough sun to make it worth having them on.
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04-10-2012, 11:25 PM	#18
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6888717	I had a pair I loved that I got in Jamaica that I recently flushed down the toilet on accident at the airport. Don't ask. It's hard to find a good pair. Anyone know of a good site? __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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04-10-2012, 11:55 PM	#21
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	if you all have a Nordstrom, they have a $10 sunglass table, they're all imports, and not the good kind. But from a lightweight, purely aesthetics standpoint, they can't be beat. The thing is; they LOOK expensive.
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04-11-2012, 12:09 AM	#22
JOhn El' Barto Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Cody, WY / Tucson AZ Casino cash: $9964900	I break/lose at least 1 pair every 2 weeks..... But they are a must, as I spend 8-13 hours a day driving
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04-11-2012, 12:18 AM	#23
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $2389601	When you're bald and have gapped-teeth you gotta get a pair of shades that fits your head and makes you look badass. I will spare no expense.
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04-11-2012, 04:14 AM	#27
redsurfer11 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Have a pair of Ray-Bans for 24 years. Also have a pair of Costa 580's for fishing and golfing.
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04-11-2012, 04:49 AM	#28
rocknrolla I'm the MFCEO Join Date: May 2011 Casino cash: $-1094368	I've had my Costa's for 10 years. With everyday use. Worth every penny. Posted via Mobile Device
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04-11-2012, 05:13 AM	#29
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $10526	__________________ Adopt-A-Chief: John Dorsey
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04-11-2012, 05:17 AM	#30
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7280204	When I worked at Sierra Trading Post, I bought midrange: Smith, Spy Optics, Kenon. I'd buy them because they'd usually put a few on super smoking clearance deals (like $20 for a pair). Now, I tend to just buy shitty sunglasses because I lose them so much. I also don't spend the time doing outdoor activities that require them as much as I once did. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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