Oakley lens quality - scratch easy longevity?

Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:

On Aug 3, 9:15 am, " wrote:
Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:

Compensate you for what? That plastic isn't glass? You made a trade
off that apparently you regret. The Oakleys are lighter in weight and
that almost always requires concessions in other areas, most notably
longevity.

BTW, you have a lot to learn on how to write complaint letters. You
had two years - even though the date you indicated is only a little
over a year old - out of the one pair of glasses, so you did receive a
benefit. Not using an item out of "fear of scratching them" is
pointless. They aren't collectibles, so use them or sell them if
you're not happy with them. Saying "I want my MONEY back" is pretty
much pointless as well. You've now indicated that you will no longer
be a customer of theirs and that removes their incentive to keep you
happy.

Don't write anymore complaint letters without prior approval from the
rbr review board.

R

RicodJour wrote:
Don't write anymore complaint letters without prior approval from the
rbr review board.

Yeah. First pound it like there's no tomorrow, then write the letter.


--
E. Dronkert

for the record all my 3 oakleys are scratched. I like the glasses but it
is a lot of money for lenses that easily scratch. I prob won't buy another.


wrote:
Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:

On Aug 3, 1:56 pm, chester wrote:
for the record all my 3 oakleys are scratched. I like the glasses but it
is a lot of money for lenses that easily scratch. I prob won't buy another.



wrote:
Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not the most stylish glasses out there but damned near indestructible
except for the arms breaking and then they just send you new ones:

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/garanclas.html

Excellent tool.
Bill C

On Aug 3, 2:39 pm, Bill C wrote:
On Aug 3, 1:56 pm, chester wrote:





for the record all my 3 oakleys are scratched. I like the glasses but it
is a lot of money for lenses that easily scratch. I prob won't buy another.

wrote:
Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not the most stylish glasses out there but damned near indestructible
except for the arms breaking and then they just send you new ones:

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/garanclas.html

Excellent tool.
Bill C- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

my old rudy project glasses are still perfect- 6 year old lenses- worn
just about every day; not kept in any case ( but always kept with
resonable care)

On Aug 3, 2:55 pm, wrote:
On Aug 3, 2:39 pm, Bill C wrote:





On Aug 3, 1:56 pm, chester wrote:

for the record all my 3 oakleys are scratched. I like the glasses but it
is a lot of money for lenses that easily scratch. I prob won't buy another.

wrote:
Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not the most stylish glasses out there but damned near indestructible
except for the arms breaking and then they just send you new ones:

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/garanclas.html

Excellent tool.
Bill C- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

my old rudy project glasses are still perfect- 6 year old lenses- worn
just about every day; not kept in any case ( but always kept with
resonable care)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

The kids have several Rudy Project Glasses from the club sponsorship
and they are still decent after years of use by teenagers. I agree
they are a solid product.
Bill C

On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:55:01 -0700, wrote:

On Aug 3, 2:39 pm, Bill C wrote:
On Aug 3, 1:56 pm, chester wrote:





for the record all my 3 oakleys are scratched. I like the glasses but it
is a lot of money for lenses that easily scratch. I prob won't buy another.

wrote:
Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not the most stylish glasses out there but damned near indestructible
except for the arms breaking and then they just send you new ones:

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/garanclas.html

Excellent tool.
Bill C- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

my old rudy project glasses are still perfect- 6 year old lenses- worn
just about every day; not kept in any case ( but always kept with
resonable care)

I've had good luck with the lenses on Rudys, Smiths and now Bolles.
Though with the Bolle's other stuff breaks -- really poor quality
control. But can be found cheap.
--
JT
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On Aug 3, 4:28 pm, John Forrest Tomlinson
wrote:
On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:55:01 -0700, wrote:
On Aug 3, 2:39 pm, Bill C wrote:
On Aug 3, 1:56 pm, chester wrote:

for the record all my 3 oakleys are scratched. I like the glasses but it
is a lot of money for lenses that easily scratch. I prob won't buy another.

wrote:
Hi-

Below is a email I sent Oakley- but I'm curious as to others who may
have scratch issues- or longevity issues with Oakley-

(I will post Oakley's reply - if they reply)

I think I need to go back to "glass" lens and Vaurnet.
I will pay handsomely for quality.

Dear Oakley-

It disheartens me to write this email. I own 2 pairs of Oakley:

1. Straight Jacket (black) w/polarize lens (model 04-254?)
2. OO e-wire Silver Frame Blue Iridium Jordan

I use extreme care with my sunglasses. They usually hang from my
vehicle visor and rarely leave the vehicle. The straight jacket pair
is 2 years old and the lenses are terrible scratched. I will no longer
wear them. The "OO" are 3 years old - always kept in the microbag and
are still like new- because I rarely wear them- but the wire frames
are very delicate - much to my surprise and I fear the lens will
scratch - so I intend to ebay them.

But- my MAIN compliant is the SCRATCHABILITY of your lenses. I am
highly disappointed. After only 2 years these are UNwearable. Please
advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

My history and care of sunglasses:

I have worn (and still have) upscale/nice sunglasses since 1991:

1. Vaurnet "v" - lasted 8 years very little scratching
2. Vaurnet "unknown model" - lasted 6 years very little scratching
3. Oakley Straight Jacket - easily scratched and UNwearable within 2
years.

Please advise - I want my MONEY back on the Straight Jackets. Receipt
6-15-2006 for $159.95. You can have them back - I will send them to
you.

Please compensate:- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not the most stylish glasses out there but damned near indestructible
except for the arms breaking and then they just send you new ones:

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/garanclas.html

Excellent tool.
Bill C- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

my old rudy project glasses are still perfect- 6 year old lenses- worn
just about every day; not kept in any case ( but always kept with
resonable care)

I've had good luck with the lenses on Rudys, Smiths and now Bolles.
Though with the Bolle's other stuff breaks -- really poor quality
control. But can be found cheap.
--
JT
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The Performance Vector glasses are nice and are frequently on sale.
I've bought them for as little as $20. Much better deal than the
Oakley team discount I've had available to me.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=2510

Bret

I use extreme care with my sunglasses.

I would guess not. I had a pair of the pricey oakley wire thingy that just
got stolen after four years of ownership (in fact, exactly four years after
they were given to me as a birthday gift - stolen out of the locker room at
a childrens hospital no less) and daily use. I had the frame straightened a
couple times at the place I bought them but the lenses didn't have a single
scratch on them.

On the other hand, I almost never get scratches on any of my sun glasses,
even the cheaper ones.

-Andy B.