Slow_Buffalo
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Update 7/24/15: Hey everyone, I wanted to update this thread to provide some clarification and clear Lingear's name to a degree. Basically, there was a misunderstanding where I thought I would be receiving replacement lenses similar to an Oakley 24k by ordering the Linegear Gold Mirror, and it ended up looking more like an Oakley Gold Iridium. It was kind of hard to tell on the website because, frankly, not all of the photos represented the product in the same way. There was certainly no ill intention on Linegear's part, although it appears from the thread I'm not the only one to be confused by this particular Linegear lens. The "confusing" photos are still there despite what I feel was a valid complaint, so take that for what you will.
I was able to return the lenses and received a full refund, plus return shipping once they arrived in Japan. The guys at Linegear were a pleasure to deal with and I could tell they wanted to get things taken care of quickly despite a slight language barrier and the fact that I created this thread on the forum. I didn't have any ill intention when I created the thread, but I'm new to the Oakley world and was quite honestly confused at what I had received. I didn't know about 24k, Gold Iridium and the differences in Iridium finishes at the time. I just wanted some loud gold bling in my Mars. I know a lot more now.
I wouldn't hesistate to order from Linegear if I needed anything from them again, and all the best towards them in the future. But they should seriously redo their photos!
Original post:
Hey guys, I purchased some Gold Mirror Linegear lenses for my Mars off their website and just received them today. I'm incredibly disappointed with them... to my eye they are barely distinguishable from the Oakley Black iridium lenses I already had installed on my Mars. In these photos one lens is Oakley Black Iridium and one is Linegear Gold Mirror.
Inside or outside, it doesn't really matter, the lenses can hardly be distinguished as gold and certainly don't appear to be mirrored. The comparison to the images on Linegear's own site are the most damning.
Obviously I'll be contacting Linegear for an exchange or refund. I wouldn't mind trying one of their other lenses, but if this is what I can expect I don't know how I could have any confidence in anything I order from their website, and having to ship these things all the way back to Japan certainly adds to my hesitance.
Anyone else from the forum or Linegear want to chime in? I'd love to hear what the issue is here, and if I should just go for a full refund. I'll certainly update as to my experience working with Linegear's refund/exchange department.
I was able to return the lenses and received a full refund, plus return shipping once they arrived in Japan. The guys at Linegear were a pleasure to deal with and I could tell they wanted to get things taken care of quickly despite a slight language barrier and the fact that I created this thread on the forum. I didn't have any ill intention when I created the thread, but I'm new to the Oakley world and was quite honestly confused at what I had received. I didn't know about 24k, Gold Iridium and the differences in Iridium finishes at the time. I just wanted some loud gold bling in my Mars. I know a lot more now.
I wouldn't hesistate to order from Linegear if I needed anything from them again, and all the best towards them in the future. But they should seriously redo their photos!
Original post:
Hey guys, I purchased some Gold Mirror Linegear lenses for my Mars off their website and just received them today. I'm incredibly disappointed with them... to my eye they are barely distinguishable from the Oakley Black iridium lenses I already had installed on my Mars. In these photos one lens is Oakley Black Iridium and one is Linegear Gold Mirror.
Inside or outside, it doesn't really matter, the lenses can hardly be distinguished as gold and certainly don't appear to be mirrored. The comparison to the images on Linegear's own site are the most damning.
Obviously I'll be contacting Linegear for an exchange or refund. I wouldn't mind trying one of their other lenses, but if this is what I can expect I don't know how I could have any confidence in anything I order from their website, and having to ship these things all the way back to Japan certainly adds to my hesitance.
Anyone else from the forum or Linegear want to chime in? I'd love to hear what the issue is here, and if I should just go for a full refund. I'll certainly update as to my experience working with Linegear's refund/exchange department.
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