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View Poll Results: What Brand Of Sunglasses
Ray Ban - the American Classic 33 23.74%
Persol - the Italian Classic 3 2.16%
Oakley 38 27.34%
Polo 0 0%
Timberland 1 0.72%
Serengeti 6 4.32%
Revo 0 0%
Channel 1 0.72%
Adidas 0 0%
Other (please identify) 57 41.01%
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Old 04-06-2008   #151 (Post Link)
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Re: Sunglasses

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But are these expensive brands any better in terms of pure protection than a £30 pair from Boots with all the relevant UV-A, UV-B protection bumf on the label?
Probably not.

I like sunglasses, and own several pairs, usually treat myself to a pair each year. No different to other people's liking for shoes / gadgets / handbags whatever.
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Old 04-06-2008   #152 (Post Link)
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Try Bloc sunglasses they all have the ratings on them for how well each pair protects your eyes, they look as good as any pair of Oakleys but cost between £25 - £50

Bargain
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Re: Sunglasses

On the other hand - this thread has given me an idea.

I think I'm going to ask for a pair of Oakley Half Jackets for my birthday.
That way, someone else is paying the exorbitant cost.
Any suggestions for where to get them?
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Old 04-06-2008   #154 (Post Link)
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Re: Sunglasses

Originally Posted by bazza View Post
On the other hand - this thread has given me an idea.

I think I'm going to ask for a pair of Oakley Half Jackets for my birthday.
That way, someone else is paying the exorbitant cost.
Any suggestions for where to get them?
You turncoat Bazza
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Re: Sunglasses

It's terrible isn't it?

On the other hand, there's still no way I'd pay that for them myself. I'm just happy for someone to do so.
Do as I say, not as I do!
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Here you go.

Steptoes are suppliers of Oakley Sunglasses, Art Shoes and many other brands.
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Re: Sunglasses

Raybans for driving & casual wear, Smith for cycling & golf.

Oakleys are way overpriced here, Smith do some seriously cool shades with all the same features and are about a third of the price
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Any suggestions for where to get them?
I used this place, great customer service. I'd use them again without any hesitation

eBay UK Shop - Oakley Sunglasses: rayban, dior, police
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Re: Sunglasses

I just want someone to remind me where I left mine on Sunday. I've searched the house and I wore them home 'cos I was driving
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You turncoat Bazza
But a cool as **** looking turncoat.
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I just want someone to remind me where I left mine on Sunday. I've searched the house and I wore them home 'cos I was driving
Now PG if only you'd bought an expensive pair you could have found them using the inbuilt GPS tracking chip
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Goodness knows how much you guys must spend on bog roll
I just use £50 notes
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I just want someone to remind me where I left mine on Sunday. I've searched the house and I wore them home 'cos I was driving
No one would have nicked them surely
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They are actually very nice. I paid £110 for them. But only because they are prescription and I got normal ones free.
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I just use £50 notes
No sh1t
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