Bargaining At Oakley Stores?

[del518]

The last 2 times I went to the Vault I received a 10% discount due to them being the last pairs. The guy I bought from the first time said it is their store's policy to give a 10% discount if it is the last pair in the store but you have to ask for it. So I asked....and I received. The next time I went in....it was a different sales guy...I bought a pair, which was the last one, and asked for the discount and received it again.

Each store might be different.

 

[Chaseme]

Different product but applicable story:

My dad bought an Arai helmet from a motorcycle dealership and got it for about 40% off retail. The issue is that Arai is a premium brand (much like Oakley); the average Joe is not likely to cough up the dough for expensive shades when a cheaper pair will suffice.

That being said, you may be able to find some good glasses for good prices at random sellers like motorcycle dealerships.

 

[steveadorjan]

Interesting differences in personal experience. It seems to have worked for some of you guys. I myself did get free bags in the past, but what I had in mind was more like a 10-15% off (after all, some online retailers of Oakleys do that with coupons). And yes, what I was offered in the local store (NOT a Vault, but a regular O Store) was related to custom glasses.

 

[obiwan]

Being a regular customer and knowing the management staff, I typically get 10% off regular purchases and get micro bags tossed in with every purchase. I also get emails from them when they are having special events at the store or, if a new limited edition arrives that they think I might purchase. I've spent a fair amount of coin in their store and do not shop the other O stores in the area so, maybe that helps or its just my charming good looks?

 

[Zax]

I've gotten some pairs knocked down a little bit simply due to small imperfections from the Vault. This only happened twice though, and not on purpose either. I go there quite often, and I sometimes notice like..a nick or something on the side, and they bump it down by $10 or so.

 

[EdsJunk]

Best idea is to apply for a part time job there and get the employee discount.

 

[MKO2012]

As a sales associate for an O Store, NO, we do not throw out discounts. Oakley in general doesn't do eyewear sales, except for at vaults. If we are down to the last pair of a certain model and they've been on display and have some type of damage, we have the ability, assuming the SM approves, to throw a small discount. Past that, we do not bargain/negotiate/discount eyewear.

 

[Nortika]

As a sales associate for an O Store, NO, we do not throw out discounts. Oakley in general doesn't do eyewear sales, except for at vaults. If we are down to the last pair of a certain model and they've been on display and have some type of damage, we have the ability, assuming the SM approves, to throw a small discount. Past that, we do not bargain/negotiate/discount eyewear.

Umm.... This thread is dead, about 3 years old!

 

[Shldonator]

The O store and Vault I visit frequently recognize me and I always get good deals from them. They will cut the price from time to time but also give/sell me parts that I don't think they are supposed to. For example, I got a Radarlock frame only for $40. Pretty sure thats not supposed to happen. When the rep gives me a deal, I try to circle the store a few times to make sure I don't need anything else, just to return the favor and up the sale for them.

In some regards its a bit embarrassing. The last rep recognized me as the double Pitboss guy from a few summers ago. Might make too many trips to the store, what do you think?

 

[ucdavis4PT0gpa]

The thread is alive!!! LOL- I just realized I've owned 100's and 100's of Oakley's over the year and I've never bought a single one from an O-Store, Oakley.com, etc. Actually...aside from a set of lenses here or there...I don't think I've ever bought anything at an O-Store