What are chances Oakley re-releases X-Metal?

[QLR1]

I’m new-ish ... and I saw that in past few years Badman looks X-Metal ish but does Oakley have the production capabilities to re-release X-Metal if we bug them for it?

Luxottica is a soulless corporation. No amount of begging is going to get them to change their minds. A metal factory is a profit killer. And it doesn't go with whatever market data they are using.

 

[Jon the Don]

Luxottica is a soulless corporation. No amount of begging is going to get them to change their minds. A metal factory is a profit killer. And it doesn't go with whatever market data they are using.

This man talks sense.

 

[Orion]

In a "new persons" defense, I'm not sure they would necessarily find old threads on this topic or would even think to search on something like this. After all, isn't the purpose of a forum to have discussions?

And what better way for a new person to start engaging in the community by asking questions

I would much rather see new people come here that want to gain knowledge and share, even if that means asking questions that have already been asked and answered.

@socalTrojan - check out the link below

As to answer your questions..... since Lux purchased Oakley one would assume they have the knowledge to do so, the bigger question is would they?

Many here would say "NO".

I would tend to agree. I base that on the quality of the product (or lack of) that Lux seems to have focused on. As a consumer, if you are a company that neglects quality, to me you are more concerned about quantity and not a company I would personally hold in high regard

Here is a good discussion thread on members discussing quality....

Does anyone know why Oakley's quality is becoming worse?

I used to own a old pair of Frogskins and the quality was really good. But this year I bought a new pair of Frogskins and it was like cheap plastic that you can find in any Sunglasses at a dollar store today. I also bought a fake pair of Frogskins just to compare the quality. They were almost...

www.oakleyforum.com

Here's another thread on a similar topic

Perfect Example of a Steady Downward Spiral

I mean seriously! These are the most basic looking frames I have ever seen from this company. It’s like they’re not even trying anymore. Smdh.

www.oakleyforum.com

Here's a really good example of the "we don't give a flying EFF about our customers"

Luxottica beware

These came from lux repair out of Georgia today. And they charged the poor guy $79.99.....

www.oakleyforum.com

 

[ZCForge]

... that x metals are not coming back because the final two were bad/madman.

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@hondazcrxsi do you concur?

No. You can gold-plate a turd. That doesn't mean it's a gold turd.

 

["TRUMP"]

This man talks sense.

Dont assume its gender

 

["TRUMP"]

No. You can gold-plate a turd. That doesn't mean it's a gold turd.

Yes it does lol

 

[QLR1]

Dont assume its gender

He was talking about me and I'm a man.

 

[ZCForge]

Yes it does lol

So you're saying a one ounce solid gold bullion coin is the same value as a one ounce plated gold coin?

 

["TRUMP"]

He was talking about me and I'm a man.

 

[Jon the Don]

THE Man.

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