Hello All,
Sorry for the long second post. I originally came here with one intent so I guess I should get it all out.
After cruising around eBay and then being sent to this site by a Oakley Rep, it seems I may have something pretty cool. My goal is to learn as much as I can about a pair of OverTheTop's that I have owned from way back in the day, maybe even before they ever got released. My original intent was to sell, sell, sell! when I saw what they go for on eBay. After finding out that people have an awesome urge to collect Oakley's and I happen to have a few..... I may just want to hang onto them with a little more background knowledge.
First off - I know I said a rep sent me here so you are thinking why not just ask him... I haven't talked to the guy in 11 years. It takes me contacting him through another friend. He was super busy then and I'm guessing he's even busier now.
What I want to know?
Are my OTT's more rare than others?
To me these could be the highlight to a collection. Potentially a true rarity that is even more rare than the production models. This is why my pack-rat side thinks they may be hard to get rid of
Any input about these glasses is greatly appreciated.
Big Hank
Sorry for the long second post. I originally came here with one intent so I guess I should get it all out.
After cruising around eBay and then being sent to this site by a Oakley Rep, it seems I may have something pretty cool. My goal is to learn as much as I can about a pair of OverTheTop's that I have owned from way back in the day, maybe even before they ever got released. My original intent was to sell, sell, sell! when I saw what they go for on eBay. After finding out that people have an awesome urge to collect Oakley's and I happen to have a few..... I may just want to hang onto them with a little more background knowledge.
First off - I know I said a rep sent me here so you are thinking why not just ask him... I haven't talked to the guy in 11 years. It takes me contacting him through another friend. He was super busy then and I'm guessing he's even busier now.
What I want to know?
Are my OTT's more rare than others?
- They do not have the pockets for the forehead pads. Is this something on early models?
- They have almost zero lip on the iridium side of the lenses around the lenses
- I purchased them directly from the rep while working in a bicycle shop. These traveled with him when Oakley went looking for initial orders.
- Some of the detail looks more prototype than production
- The finish is nice, but not Oakley perfecton
- Would these have more collector value if they are not production?
To me these could be the highlight to a collection. Potentially a true rarity that is even more rare than the production models. This is why my pack-rat side thinks they may be hard to get rid of
Any input about these glasses is greatly appreciated.
Big Hank
