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Jounge advice needed.
Sep 4, 2014, 8:48 AM
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My 8 year old RayBan sunglasses were lost at sea this past weekend. My wife was not upset about me losing what she considered "dated" eyewear.
I'm looking for Jounge consensus on what to buy that will meet Shevillain's style expectations and the best and cheapest place to buy it. TIA in advance.
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All the cool kids wear Oakley Flak Jackets***
Sep 4, 2014, 8:51 AM
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Do I have to start BASE jumping if I buy those?***
Sep 4, 2014, 8:56 AM
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CU Guru [1599]
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That or gorge at drive-ins diners and ducks***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:05 AM
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Re: That or gorge at drive-ins diners and ducks***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:57 AM
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yur ghey, right?
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Heisman Winner [137110]
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Go here
Sep 4, 2014, 8:52 AM
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http://www.fowlerspharmacy.com/
They'll be glad to help you pick some out.
Tell 'em Glenn sent you
(For the record - I'm not Glenn but I know Glenn and he always gets a good deal there.)
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110%er [8243]
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Last time I was in there, they were more expensive than the
Sep 4, 2014, 8:53 AM
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Sunglass Hut in La Guardia.
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ah yes....the Sunglass Hut in La Guardia
Sep 4, 2014, 8:54 AM
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the sunglass store upon which all other sunglass stores are judged.
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110%er [8243]
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Connect the dots
Sep 4, 2014, 8:57 AM
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Sunglass Hut = Hugely expensive
NYC = exponentially more expensive
Airport = infinity more expensive
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CU Medallion [54759]
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i didn't need the explanation, just the opportunity to lunge
Sep 4, 2014, 8:59 AM
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sidenote: has the number of allowed characters in the Subject field recently been decreased by 'management'? I swear, every times I've typed one out, it's stopped me well before where I'd expect it to
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Google doesn't like big subject lines.***
Sep 4, 2014, 8:59 AM
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CU Medallion [54759]
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'management', like I said***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:00 AM
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Heisman Winner [137110]
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Re: Jounge advice needed.
Sep 4, 2014, 8:52 AM
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110%er [8243]
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I will look for the polarized version***
Sep 4, 2014, 8:58 AM
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CU Medallion [54759]
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they've got black matte, full camo (you KNOW you want it)
Sep 4, 2014, 9:00 AM
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and some others....I REALLY like the matte 'finish'.
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CU Medallion [54759]
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Update, possibly rescinding my recommendation
Sep 5, 2014, 11:49 AM
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I grabbed the SPY's before i left home a little while ago, and noticed that the matte 'finish' on the inside of the arms is starting to 'wrinkle', something that happened to my el cheapo berkleys from walmart, but after several months if not a year.
I've had these for 2 months, and wear actual glasses 80% of the time, so these get used fairly minimally...
I'll be causing a bit of a ruckus w/ SPY later on and see what they can do for me
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110%er [8243]
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I went to Walmart yesterday and bought a pair of
Sep 5, 2014, 11:53 AM
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"Quality", "Polarized" glasses. They are neither, but they were cheap. Same frame shape that my wife hated. So...perfect.
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CU Medallion [54759]
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All this threadery, and you succombed to RH's suggestion?
Sep 5, 2014, 11:54 AM
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he bullied you, din't he?
or is this a temporary solution?
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CU Medallion [54759]
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Correction: PGtbeauregardTiger's suggestion***
Sep 5, 2014, 11:58 AM
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go to fowlers to try on ..... go on Ebay and purchase
Sep 4, 2014, 8:54 AM
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profit
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Maui Jim, stupid.***
Sep 4, 2014, 8:56 AM
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I like the 162-02, but they look pretty much like the glasse
Sep 4, 2014, 9:05 AM
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s I just lost. And even on ebay, that shizz is pricey.
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Costas, stupid
Sep 4, 2014, 9:00 AM
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And a Yeti, Silverado and GSP
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110%er [8243]
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No.***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:06 AM
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recently bought Zeal and Native
Sep 4, 2014, 9:00 AM
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either one will do
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Walmart
Sep 4, 2014, 9:00 AM
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This is not really a question.
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Send him to the one on S. Elm, he'll be fine
Sep 4, 2014, 9:05 AM
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They have sunglasses there, I've seen 'em.***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:07 AM
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And crime.***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:11 AM
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See? There are always side shows going on too.***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:13 AM
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CVS sells Panama Jack.. Just sayin***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:02 AM
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The thing I have to wonder...
Sep 4, 2014, 9:15 AM
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is that with the myriad options available for sunglasses, and the consideration of weighing performance against fashion against cost...have you not considered stabbing yourself in each eye with a rusty fork, virtually eliminating the need for the entire entire mentally taxing exercise?
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Re: Maui Jim > *
Sep 4, 2014, 9:16 AM
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srs
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I have 90's vintage Ray Ban aviator sunglasses for sale***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:18 AM
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Re: Jounge advice needed.
Sep 4, 2014, 9:20 AM
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several recommendations for you come to mind:
after a few hours, your wife will agree to a new pair of RayBans
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Costa's are the best, hands down...
Sep 4, 2014, 9:23 AM
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I've only ever had two pair, one lasted 6 years until they were taken (too soon) by the river. Current pair is on year # 5, with no signs of slowing down. Plus, there's that sweat deal where you can send them back after awhile and basically get a new pair for like $50.
580P lenses FTW
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did you get a free sticker to put on your Yeti?
Sep 4, 2014, 9:30 AM
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or Z71
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Z71, LOL
Sep 4, 2014, 9:37 AM
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YEAH BOY, I GOT THAT BACK END SQUATTIN' TOO!
I've had two pair of Costa's in my life, the first pair lasted 6 years before they were lost to the river. I've had my current pair for five years now, and they're still in great shape. Figure I'll send them back one day and do the deal where you get a new pair for like $50.
Costa's cannot be beat.
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There is not a more durable brand out there***
Sep 4, 2014, 9:41 AM
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lol at people who think Maui > Costa
Sep 4, 2014, 9:44 AM
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Greenr has broken Maui's...can't break Costas (except when you run them over) but people will steal your Costas in a minute.
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Mine are as durable as my Nextel phone
Sep 4, 2014, 9:53 AM
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Cant be broken and they have been through their fair share of stress from a swim in the ocean to the mouth of a mighty GSP
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I've only ever seen people wear Costa's in SC
Sep 4, 2014, 10:59 AM
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Good sunglasses if you always want to look like you're going boating, which definitely isn't a bad thing.
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I always look like I'm going boating even without sunglasses
Sep 4, 2014, 11:15 AM
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#racoontan4lyfe
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these are nice
Sep 4, 2014, 9:23 AM
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I will say, that I recently went thru a several year phase
Sep 4, 2014, 10:00 AM
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of some cheapo polarized Berkleys from Wal-Mart...again, that maple tortoise-shell 'color'. Less that $6 a pair. They fit great, held-up much better than you'd expect for $6, though NOT great....and O ##### were given when I'd break/lose a pair.
that phase ended 2 months ago when I bought the aforementioned SPY's. I'd recommend the Berkleys, but last weekend I put them back on to go mow the lawn, and I could immediately notice the drop-off in quality and fit from having work the SPY's for 1.5 months.
that said, GREAT use of $6, and I will always have a pair on hand (head?) for a knock-around option
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CU Medallion [60277]
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keep an eye out on Steep and Cheap
Sep 4, 2014, 9:59 AM
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http://www.steepandcheap.com/
don't see any right now but they have great deals on top brand sunglasses there nearly every day.
Bought some Costa 580g (glass lens) for $85 earlier this year. retail $250. Love 'em. Best lenses I ever looked through.
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CU Medallion [54759]
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this is also very true if you're not in a rush***
Sep 4, 2014, 10:00 AM
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Suncloud and Smith Optics are good, lower priced options.
Sep 4, 2014, 10:18 AM
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And BTW, Smith Optics makes LL Bean's polarized sport glasses and they sell for a fraction of the cost of frat boy Maui Jims and Costas. I am on my third pair and love them.
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CU Medallion [54759]
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Smith, while good, is NOT 'lower priced'
Sep 4, 2014, 10:19 AM
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unless, of course, you're a willki scok
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CU Medallion [55950]
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Read the whole post.
Sep 4, 2014, 10:27 AM
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There's a backdoor way to get Smiths by going through LL Bean. And still, Smiths are cheaper than the frat boy shades brands.
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CU Medallion [54759]
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Tell me moar about this 'backdoor way'
Sep 4, 2014, 10:28 AM
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~TXTF
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Farahgummo makes some reasonably priced juans that are
Sep 4, 2014, 10:22 AM
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stylish. They go well with their line of leather handbags, which are also reasonably priced.
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All-In [28802]
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With the RayBans, there are two options
Sep 4, 2014, 10:54 AM
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One pair of Wayfarers (or two pairs, one tortoise shell and one black), or one pair of Aviators.
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I have RayBan 4115s...good sunglasses for less than $100
Sep 4, 2014, 10:56 AM
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not polarized which suxx
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I see you guys like the more "athletic" sunglass look***
Sep 4, 2014, 11:02 AM
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I want some Wayfarers, but I don't want to fork over the
Sep 4, 2014, 11:06 AM
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cash to look like a hipster, unless they totally look badarse on my face. I need to go try some on.
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The 60's look transcends hipsters
Sep 4, 2014, 11:08 AM
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Just do it
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With all the brands answered, I would watch
Sep 4, 2014, 11:01 AM
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steepandcheep and watch the side deals.
Message was edited by: jroberts®
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Native***
Sep 5, 2014, 9:35 AM
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I have transition lenses.***
Sep 5, 2014, 11:50 AM
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I have Bolles and Costas
Sep 5, 2014, 12:00 PM
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like Bolles better...they seem to be lighter. Costas, meh to me. Kinda heavy on my face.
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