Exclusive ProzoneUK Oakley Lens Review: First the Ice Blues

[Atticus]

It won't matter. I have changed the R1 design anyway. You'll see ;-) ;-) lol

This sounded almost maniacal...

 

[PlaceholderUK]

This sounded almost maniacal...

Lol. Had to do something to make them different ;-)

 

[Linegear Japan]

This list is another good deed of bro @cacatman! This goes to show that he sees the good in everyone and being helpful. Kudos bro.

Not against new aftermarket, in fact welcome fair competition since it is about bringing varieties & values to customers.

A few valid points to make, @ProzoneUK

1. If not too much cash involved, please destroy those R1 etched lenses with 99% potential to be passed as a real to newbies, so the X-Metal community have a peace of mind.

2. Make the listing look like one of us: a true aftermarket identity. See example below and highlights.

Good luck!


CC: @kronin323 @SiRacer420 @YakuzaFloralGangsta @Jon the Don @“TRUMP”

 

[PlaceholderUK]

Actually if cacatman's description was correct and prozone's Fire has a "blue" base then these will be pretty easy to distingish as OEM fire has a contrast base that appears greenish.

But not everyone knows that, that question come up here all the time with newbies.

I do understand your concerns. I already gave orders to change the XM etching. It will be removed from the 3 colours that are close to oem (ice. black, fire). On all the others it will be staying but there will be a small dash between the X and the M. Anybody could take any lenses and try to pass them off as oem. I had somebody try it on me. Bought a Juliet frame listed as Ruby Iridium. Turns out they were Linegear Premium Red.

 

[PlaceholderUK]

This sounded almost maniacal...

Aren't we all lol

 

[kronin323]

Woah. That got there quickly!!

TWSS

 

[Rado]

I do understand your concerns. I already gave orders to change the XM etching. It will be removed from the 3 colours that are close to oem (ice. black, fire). On all the others it will be staying but there will be a small dash between the X and the M. Anybody could take any lenses and try to pass them off as oem. I had somebody try it on me. Bought a Juliet frame listed as Ruby Iridium. Turns out they were Linegear Premium Red.

Photo?
That is why I stay away from eBay or another site trying to pass off Oakley products as being all original or “one of a kind” in their descriptions. I have always bought all my shades from an Oakley store. I am new here and honestly I have a lot to learn.
I wouldn’t mind purchasing a custom frame and lens here because I know that is exactly what is stated in the sellers post. But, adding a ‘-‘ between ‘X-M’ I still wouldn’t know because I have no knowledge of what is original or a replacement.

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

Photo?
That is why I stay away from eBay or another site trying to pass off Oakley products as being all original or “one of a kind” in their descriptions. I have always bought all my shades from an Oakley store. I am new here and honestly I have a lot to learn.
I wouldn’t mind purchasing a custom frame and lens here because I know that is exactly what is stated in the sellers post. But, adding a ‘-‘ between ‘X-M’ I still wouldn’t know because I have no knowledge of what is original or a replacement.

That is why, you do your research FIRST!

 

[Rado]

That is why, you do your research FIRST!

Like I said I am still learning, but some people will get on eBay and quick to order an item without even knowing they are getting a legitimate Oakley product. Some people won’t have the time or desire to do THE research FIRST!

 

[Jon the Don]

Stick around here for a bit and you will know what to look for and get a “feel” for what is and isn’t genuine.

There are people on the Forum that will help guide/educate you.

Ignorance is no excuse.