Tybalt
Oakley Enthusiast
Hello all.
Long time Oakley lover, only found this forum a few days ago. Looking forward to checking this place out further!
I’ve owned ruby/xmetal Juliets since 2000. Now I’ve got 3 pairs and have been looking to expand my collection. Other juliets are xmetal and plasma frames. I’ve got a bunch of OEM and linegear lenses for each pair. Absolutely love Oakley sunglasses.
I have some general collecting questions, I’ll post them here but if there’s a more appropriate place feel free to redirect me.
1. I’d love to buy a pair of XX 24k. What’s the going rate for these? Let’s assume I’m looking for a pair in good condition or better. I’d be ok with a pair showing regular wear, don’t have to be mint, but with a bridge that doesn’t need repair and minimal/normal lens wear.
2. I notice a full set with coin and box seem pricier, a lot pricier. Any particular reason other than completeness? I’m not sure I care so much if I get a full set, should I?
3. I see lots of talk about 1st Gen or Non-serialized. What’s the difference here? I have no idea what these terms are specifically referring to, other than the obvious. But what do these designations actually mean? Is there a quality difference? Is this the kind of thing only hardcore collectors will care about or is there a noticeable difference in the product?
4. I see a lot of people love the big display cases as much as I do. Seeing as how shipping these things is probably pretty expensive, how do people get their hands on these? Should I scope out a local eyeglass store and see if they want to sell theirs? Or wait until they get rid of it for a new display case or something?
Thanks in advance!
Long time Oakley lover, only found this forum a few days ago. Looking forward to checking this place out further!
I’ve owned ruby/xmetal Juliets since 2000. Now I’ve got 3 pairs and have been looking to expand my collection. Other juliets are xmetal and plasma frames. I’ve got a bunch of OEM and linegear lenses for each pair. Absolutely love Oakley sunglasses.
I have some general collecting questions, I’ll post them here but if there’s a more appropriate place feel free to redirect me.
1. I’d love to buy a pair of XX 24k. What’s the going rate for these? Let’s assume I’m looking for a pair in good condition or better. I’d be ok with a pair showing regular wear, don’t have to be mint, but with a bridge that doesn’t need repair and minimal/normal lens wear.
2. I notice a full set with coin and box seem pricier, a lot pricier. Any particular reason other than completeness? I’m not sure I care so much if I get a full set, should I?
3. I see lots of talk about 1st Gen or Non-serialized. What’s the difference here? I have no idea what these terms are specifically referring to, other than the obvious. But what do these designations actually mean? Is there a quality difference? Is this the kind of thing only hardcore collectors will care about or is there a noticeable difference in the product?
4. I see a lot of people love the big display cases as much as I do. Seeing as how shipping these things is probably pretty expensive, how do people get their hands on these? Should I scope out a local eyeglass store and see if they want to sell theirs? Or wait until they get rid of it for a new display case or something?
Thanks in advance!