Everything to know about Oakley Vault stores – the exclusive Oakley outlet where discounts can be up to 50%!
What is the Oakley Vault?
Oakley Vault stores are outlet stores for Oakley Inc. You may find some in standalone areas, but many are also a part of Tanger Outlets and similar strip malls.
The discounts at these Oakley outlet locations can be up to 70% off retail prices. Although that number is typically reserved for stock that most people are not interested in. Typical discounts will hover around 30-50% off.
What Oakleys are available at Vault stores?
This is the big question – after all, what good are discounts if you don’t want the sunglasses? Unfortunately, it’s also the biggest mystery. Store inventory will change based on location and month-to-month. Like any Outlet store, Oakley uses the Vault locations to unload less desirable products which didn’t sell in their initial offering.
As you can see in this discussion, some Vault stores will also carry new Oakley inventory but don’t necessarily expect it to be discounted.
Some previous examples of what we’ve seen include:
- Apparel such as T-Shirts usually start around $12
- Lanyards and other accessories from $5
- Luggage and backpacks from $30
- Cleaning kits (with free refills) are around $12
- Ski and snow goggles from $60
- Discounted Oakley sunglasses and eyewear – Usually limited/less desirable colorways and frames, previous examples have included (once again, your experience may vary here):
- Holbrooks from $80
- Frogskins from $60
- Replacement lenses start around $30
Does Oakley Vault have a website?
Unfortunately, not anymore. Up until 2015, the Oakley Vault maintained a website with similar deals. However, in 2015 the company decided to move the outlet operations to in-store only.
On the positive side, this can result in better overall inventory for stores, but predicting what’s available has become much more difficult.
If you’re a serious collector or interested in a particular pair, it never hurts to befriend the Vault employees. As you frequent the store more often, they may provide insights into what inventory is coming next or be able to pull an item to the side if they know you’re interested.
When all else fails, it never hurts to be nice and ask!
How do I find an Oakley outlet location near me?
To find your closest Oakley Vault location, you can go to Oakley’s website and use the store locator. Make sure to deselect normal stores and dealers, only leaving the “Oakley Vault” selected in the filters menu before searching.
These Oakley outlets are primarily located in the US and Canada, though there are some locations internationally, including in the UK.
Do Vaults accept Coupons such as Friends and Family?
Typically the only coupons Vault stores will accept are those specific to Vault locations.
Nowadays, it’s more common to see sales and clearances at Vault locations than actual coupons. However, if you’re a member of the Oakley MVP Program, you may receive targeted discounts that are eligible at Vaults – be sure to read the fine print!
It’s also important to note that Oakley gift cards are eligible at vault locations.
Can You Return Oakleys purchased online to an Oakley Vault Store?
Yes, if you purchase Oakleys online through Oakley.com or from an Oakley retail store, you can return them to an Oakley Vault location. Oakley states that products purchased online can be returned to retail store locations, which include both Oakley stores and Vault locations. For any of these cases, they will need to meet the applicable returns policy.
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