Thailand Expats

midnightsun1 · #1 12-01-2007, 10:36

Lost my sunglasses and I am quite sure someone is enjoying them. Now I am in the market to buy another pair.

Any recommendations to where to buy? I don't want to be paying for "a copy".

Thanks

LivinLOS · #2 12-01-2007, 11:10

Opticians ??? Oakley store ??

I never used to wear copies but when in Bali grabbed 3 pairs of gas cans so I could wear them while dingy sailing (dont want to lose expensive oakleys).. Since getting home I now wear them full time..

They are UV shielded tho.. Makes a lot of difference on the eyes.. Most copies are not..

Mav · #3 12-01-2007, 11:14

l always buy copies...l got a habit of losing them on the same ratio as Barney/GT has of losing mobile phones

LivinLOS · #4 12-01-2007, 11:29

Yeah when you know your heading out the door for an all dayer.. Its nice to put on a pair of 2 USD copies..

I found Bali to have much higher quality copies for some reason.. Certainly they had some great Oakley, Arnette, etc style ones..

Mav · #5 12-01-2007, 11:33

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Yeah when you know your heading out the door for an all dayer.. Its nice to put on a pair of 2 USD copies..

Yes, that used to be my game plan as well until l lost an expensive pair whilst stone cold sober.

midnightsun1 · #6 12-01-2007, 11:38

Have seen the Oakley store at Central. Is my first choice. Still wanting not to end up buying a copy pair.

Have you had any/heard of anyone buying there?

LLOS, I did stop by the sailing club last month... No one there.

LivinLOS · #7 12-01-2007, 13:05

You need to have a word with Robert before going.. Sundays at least a couple of times a month are open days but Sunday usually equals hangover for me..

I have bought Oakley gear in central.. All legit gear.

Captain · #8 12-01-2007, 15:39

I prefer the Serengetti sunglasses. I think they are the best, but haven't found them in Thailand yet.

midnightsun1 · #9 12-01-2007, 15:54

LLOS,

I think I went on a Saturday/Sunday... I keep looking to see when there next BBQ is... If you here please PM me. I wish attend...

LivinLOS · #10 12-01-2007, 16:02

He has an email list he often sends out..

Quote:

Family sailing Day – Sunday January7th 2007
First – BBQ day of the New Year

Mid Month Sailing – January 21st 2007
There will be no BBQ or refreshments provided. You must bring your own. There will be someone “On Watch”.

If you wanted to I might go for a day or 1/2 day some point early next week..

IRISH JONNY · #11 12-01-2007, 16:31

Jees Lets Hope I Dont Lose My Sun Glasses..they Are Precribed And Cost 300 Euros !!!!!!!!!!!!
Ijk

midnightsun1 · #12 14-01-2007, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivinLOS

He has an email list he often sends out..

If you wanted to I might go for a day or 1/2 day some point early next week..

LLOS,

I'll plan on going the 21st... What time does this usually start?

LivinLOS · #13 14-01-2007, 14:40

Those days usually 10 - 11.. maybe earlier if you can help rig and launch the boats..

wookiees · #14 23-01-2007, 00:09

I believe the lifetime of a pair of good sunglasses is inversely related to both their cost and the care you put into their well-being.

Nautilus · #15 23-01-2007, 07:50

Anyone know where i can find Arnette sunglasses?

I didnt really search in Patong, gave up after few shops.

I saw them at the Canal Shopping Village in Laguna, but the pixies there are really high!! !