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Houns, is ebay the best place for a pair of frogskins?
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Oh I loves what I feel to be a bargain..
And I did need some decent sunnies, as has always been one thing I have never spent money on.
I could only buy a pair if I bought the missus a pair, so savings for me if this does not work out..
Warton there are plenty of new Frogskins out there now that you can get from teneighty etc.
For old school Frogskins on eBay they are either damaged and cheap or in good condition and expensive.
I'd go for a new pair
Just called them. Order cancelled, emails are about to go out. Oh well, worth a try but no worries...
cheers houns
My order has been cancelled.
booo!
Houns, you lucky your crystal reds have survived, I had a pair just like that, about 7 years ago the clear plastic started to delaminate and break up (really good Oakley warranty tho), same with a pair of crystal Frogskins
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Because I'm an Oakley collector
Hmmm. I've got an old "thermonuclear protection" cap with a stitched logo in the drawer. I had no idea people collected this kind of thing, will it be worth anything you think?
I bought some Oakley Frogskins clear frames with purple iridium lenses which I bought in 1993 for £25 second hand they were £55 new. I sold them on ebay for £62 I was gobsmacked!!!
The only remaining Oakley's I own
I think these are Blades I brought them about 21 years ago after seeing iirc Scott Tinley wearing them. The frames are perfect though the lens has some scuff marks.
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And original Frog Skins though I had to start wearing glasses just after I brought them and the opticians changed the original lenses for some non Oakley prescription lenses.
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Have had other Oakleys in the past but have broken them 😥
Just received this from the nice Oakley people
Dear MR higthepig,Many thanks for placing your recent Oakley custom order.
As we are sure you are aware there was a technical issue with the website and due to this we unfortunately are unable to accept your order and have had to cancel it. No funds have been taken from your bank account at this time and we apologise for the inconvenience caused.
The website has had its technical issues resolved so you are more than welcome to place a new order if required.
Please do not reply to this email, as this is an automated email and responses will not be received.
Many thanks,
Oakley Web Customer Care Team
00800 6255 3985
Ah well, wonder how many extra orders they received last night over normal?
Likewise - had to laugh at "as we are sure you are aware"!
I'm still waiting for the cancellation e-mail.
Ha ha. They've taken their ball back lol
Yup just got the cancellation EMail myself.
So thats a bike stolen and no Oakleys to compensate, christ yesterday was a disappointment.
I had heard that a sports sunglass company was in financial trouble, not sure if it is Oakley, and was kinda hoping they were trying to raise cash quickly, blame the pricing glitch it on a tech fault, no damage to brand, happy customers and cash in the bank.
Guess I was wrong.
One more here.
Was really pleased yesterday when I thought I was getting custom Flak Jackets for £68. Just received the dreaded e-mail, bugger.
Just some of mine
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Is it just me who is surrpised to see people eagerly snapping-up "bargain" sunglasses for £100+?
Insane amount of money to spend on something so likely to get lost/sat on!
Not that I'm judging, each to their own etc.
I don't think I've ever lost or sat on some nice sunglasses. My Cebes lasted about 10 years, till the rubber on the nose perished and fell apart. Surely it's not that hard to take care of them?
But I still wouldn't buy Oakleys, although I'm sure they're very nice.
Well, MrSalmon you're a lot more careful than me then.
Cancellation email here. Result for the credit card 🙂
On the subject of old Oakleys, I have a penchant for acquiring old Zeros and SubZeros if anyone wants to offload some.
I have lost 2 pairs of Oakleys I must confess, and had 2 stolen, but I've destroyed countless pairs of cheaper glasses, including some that were still fairly pricey. IMO you're more likely to look after nice kit, and they do last very well.
That's quite a collection Houns - glad to see some Antifreeze Radars in there, my girlfriend refuses to be seen with me while I'm wearing those - although apparently my Livestrong Jawbones are worse!
I chucked 2 pairs of original Frogskins in a charity bag a few years ago, wish I'd known they'd become fashionable again.
1 set with smoked frames and grey lenses, the other, clear frames and blue iridium lenses! Bugger!
I'm still using some which must be 1994 vintage. Not that hard to look after them!
Cheers njee, i have all but the latest TDF ltd editions. Jewel of my Radar crown are the custom splatters which belonged to Cadel Evans
I still have my first pair i got 17 years ago, I've never lost/broke a pair in all that time *touches wood*
Houns would you be interested in some australian release square wire 30mm gold frames with bronze iridium lenses (I think) about 2002 i think I have a link with details if you are, link mentions they are quite rare, I picked them up at Charles de galle airport when travelling
*touches wood*
I never knew that Oakleys were so 'arousing'......
😯
I have all my Oakley's
Original 'E' wires and case
Square wires
Some nice rare ones (Why 3s I think, like the ones front left corner in Houns' photo, but not clear lenses)
Ahahahahahah - bunch of fannies.
Fair enough, if you've got it you may as well spend it on something.
Congrats on the bargain.
http://www.safety-one.co.uk/products.php?cat=121
You all might want to check Oakley europes page on facebook!
From facebook...
Oakley Europe
OCP Pricing Error - We confirm that Oakley will honour the custom orders placed between Tues 26th-Fri 29th July, and include free shipping. Our Customer Service team will contact individuals concerned from Mon 1st Aug. We apologise again for the pricing error. We listen to our fans and value your loyalty to our brand. To reiterate we do not delete or censor comments on Facebook, we welcome all consumer feedback
11 minutes ago
Yeah that's confused me all right... 😕 If that announcement supersedes the email that I had which cancelled the order then I'm confused but happily so!
Nice one Oakley!
Thanks for the offer Iain but not my thing sorry (do you know why they are Oz versions? I could bore you and tell you)
Here's my next reason why i couldn't partake ;0(
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Thats a result! I assume we will all get a new e mail Monday to confirm the order?
Well that was very good of them indeed.
Holds breath that it might actually come good.......
Just seen the Facebook post myself. A few people including me have asked them to confirm we can ignore yesterdays email. Fingers crossed!
Yeah fingers crossed on that.
Trading standards would murder them if they cancelled all orders then wrote that. As well as destroying a lot of faith in the brand.
I am sure they will reinstate our orders!
Interestingly my mrs ordered some to. She never received a cancellation e mail.
Ooh, nice move from Oakley. Whoever made that decision should get a promotion.
Spoke to them this morning. All cancelled ordered are been allowed.
They are having to call each person indervidually.
No point calling customer services as its a different team doing it. I was told i will get a call later today or tomorrow to confirm it all and put order through again!
So be patient we shall all get our cheap Oakleys! 😀
was just wondering whether to call them or not so thanks for the update.
*sits by phone*
I've just called Oakley and ALL orders will be honoured and whoever has ordered will receive either an email or telephone call to explain the situation and I was told it will take a little longer to complete any orders due to the number of orders and stock - I'm notthat bothered about waiting but over the moon that I will get them! Fantastic and well done Oakley.
*still sat by phone*
I suspect that the fact that they'll still make a good profit on them has made the decision to honour the orders a lot easier 🙂