I am brand new to the forums, have been lurking and reading posts for a while. So I know this question is subjective, but I thought I would ask some opinions. This will be my second pair of X-Metals, I used to have Pennys a few years back and I lost them. I really regret losing them, I have a pretty decent collection of other Oakleys but I have never found sunglasses I like as much. Now I need to wear glasses more and more and decided to get a pair of prescription sunglasses. As I shopped I felt it was dumb to pay $400 for prescription lenses and then not put them in the best frames I can find, so I decided to buy a pair of Juliets.
As I shop, the prices surprised me. After watching eBay for a while it seems like gently used, "excellent condition" pairs run $330-340 or so. And while prices of brand new ones vary dramatically, I have found a few brand new in box pairs for $500-600. My question is, would it be worth spending more for brand new? I am picky, I do not want to see scratches or wear on the frames. But the lenses I am replacing, so I don't really care if they are mint condition. The things I do not know about are the flex and loosening of the nose bridge and hinges, and some people's description of "excellent condition" might not be the same as mine.
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As I shop, the prices surprised me. After watching eBay for a while it seems like gently used, "excellent condition" pairs run $330-340 or so. And while prices of brand new ones vary dramatically, I have found a few brand new in box pairs for $500-600. My question is, would it be worth spending more for brand new? I am picky, I do not want to see scratches or wear on the frames. But the lenses I am replacing, so I don't really care if they are mint condition. The things I do not know about are the flex and loosening of the nose bridge and hinges, and some people's description of "excellent condition" might not be the same as mine.
Used:
Brand new: