Doug - cheers for the advice. I did manage to try on those current styles last year. I'm sure the guy in the O Store thought I was some odd Brit, as I went back 3 times, tried pretty much everything on, and then took photos of my faves. Actually, reading this back, maybe I am some odd Brit! So gradually, I will get all of these.
Regarding the x-metals, I did try a pair on about 15 years ago, perhaps a Romeo or Juliet (I've always remembered those names) Anyway, my Mum offered to buy me a pair and I refused, saying that there is no way I'd ever spend, or let her spend, that much money on a pair of sunnies. Kicking myself now of course, as how could they ever be considered 'just a pair of sunnies!'
I'd not thought about buying a pair of XMs and then simply selling on again if they weren't right. Ordinarily, I think folk would be suspicious of re-selling an item. However, what you say about this forum is bang-on - It's like office banter, or simply catching up with your mates. There's micky-taking (don't know if that translates - sarcasm), slightly edgey stuff (funny posts about rice!) which doesn't offend as you can see it's not malicious and finally a genuine willingness to help each other out.
Regarding the x-metals, I did try a pair on about 15 years ago, perhaps a Romeo or Juliet (I've always remembered those names) Anyway, my Mum offered to buy me a pair and I refused, saying that there is no way I'd ever spend, or let her spend, that much money on a pair of sunnies. Kicking myself now of course, as how could they ever be considered 'just a pair of sunnies!'
I'd not thought about buying a pair of XMs and then simply selling on again if they weren't right. Ordinarily, I think folk would be suspicious of re-selling an item. However, what you say about this forum is bang-on - It's like office banter, or simply catching up with your mates. There's micky-taking (don't know if that translates - sarcasm), slightly edgey stuff (funny posts about rice!) which doesn't offend as you can see it's not malicious and finally a genuine willingness to help each other out.