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HunterMaximus

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Some ski pants (black to go with my on-hill uniform, green for fun):
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New glasses. First time for me, astigmatism correction takes some getting used to, but I think they look good:
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Benguitar

Benguitar

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xi mezmerize ix said:
They're just ****ing sunglasses...
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Yeah, I know, They are very expensive sunglasses that I don't feel comfortable just "tossing into a gym bag or suitcase."

It feels awesome to have every god damn person here giving you crap about your last purchase.

What if I gave everyone who purchases McDonalds a "fat@$$" or anyone with a nice car a "rich snob."

Gosh, Is everyone here so desensitized towards expensive things, That if they break them they just don't care?

I bought a protective case to put something I invested a lot of money in, And IF anyone cared to read my replies to your jerky comments, I explained that I plan on putting a SECOND pair of glasses in the case, Which would cost 400-500 dollars, Which is a great amount of money to me, So I don't want to break them.

I find it repulsing that so many people on here find my latest purchase SO DISTURBING and bothering to them that they feel they need to make me feel bad about it.

Happy Thanksgiving. Jerk.​
 
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Benguitar said:


Yeah, I know, They are very expensive sunglasses that I don't feel comfortable just "tossing into a gym bag or suitcase."

It feels awesome to have every god damn person here giving you crap about your last purchase.

What if I gave everyone who purchases McDonalds a "fat@$$" or anyone with a nice car a "rich snob."

Gosh, Is everyone here so desensitized towards expensive things, That if they break them they just don't care?

I bought a protective case to put something I invested a lot of money in, And IF anyone cared to read my replies to your jerky comments, I explained that I plan on putting a SECOND pair of glasses in the case, Which would cost 400-500 dollars, Which is a great amount of money to me, So I don't want to break them.

I find it repulsing that so many people on here find my latest purchase SO DISTURBING and bothering to them that they feel they need to make me feel bad about it.

Happy Thanksgiving. Jerk.​
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I'm not going to give you **** for your last purchase, but wouldn't one of these do the job?
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Anyways, I don't really care. Btw, why do you center your posts?

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My last purchase was renting Karate Kid in HD for $4.99. Loved it.
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Mexbearpig

Mexbearpig

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Benguitar said:


Yeah, I know, They are very expensive sunglasses that I don't feel comfortable just "tossing into a gym bag or suitcase."​
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To be honest, I thought it was very cool. I have always loved the look of those cases but I always had the impression that they were expensive but after a look they aren't too much. Maybe I'll buy one but I'd have to put something that is expensive that is that small. And most of my things are large.
 
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wordoflife said:
I'm not going to give you **** for your last purchase, but wouldn't one of these do the job?
Anyways, I don't really care. Btw, why do you center your posts?
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Well thanks for not giving me crap.

What I think people are failing to see, Is that the case that I purchased, ISN'T that big, I can fit it easily in my gym bag with all my change of clothing, But this way when I'm in a hurry or if I toss my bag or it falls off a table or any of the freak unexpected things that happen to your stuff when you least expect it.

That case will hold up to it.

Yeah, I know, It's a much bigger case than a simple eye glasses case, But a Ferrari is a much faster car than the speed limits on any high way in the US?

(not sure, if that's a perfectly accurate analogy but it made sense to me)

:rolleyes:

I was just centering my posts cause I thought it looked nice.
 
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Lurchdubious

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Benguitar said:
Yeah, I know, It's a much bigger case than a simple eye glasses case, But a Ferrari is a much faster car than the speed limits on any high way in the US?

(not sure, if that's a perfectly accurate analogy but it made sense to me)
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Yeah that didn't make sense. ;)

FWIW, I really love Pelican cases. I'll be buying one soon to put a couple guns in. Kudos to you for taking care of your $h!t.
 
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Lurchdubious said:
Yeah that didn't make sense. ;)

FWIW, I really love Pelican cases. I'll be buying one soon to put a couple guns in. Kudos to you for taking care of your $h!t.
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You will most likely never drive a Ferrari at full speed, My glasses may never be crushed by a truck. But it's nice to have the speed/protection. :cool:





And thank you for the kudos, It's something my family (grandfather mostly) taught me to do all my life. :)
 
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Couldn't you find a smaller Pelican case? I mean that's why everyone is up in your face :p
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You couldn't find a slower Ferrari? :p

It was the smallest water/crush proof case they made.

They had smaller Pelicans that are the yellow/clear or blue/clear that are actually the size of sunglasses cases.

But, I just didn't want my glasses rattling around in a plastic case that will most likely scratch the lenses.
 
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lejudicieux

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My gosh, they gigantic case joke was funny at first, then he tells you it's not amusing to him anymore, so you continue. You're beating a dead horse. In fact, this horse's insides are smeared all over the road.

Anyway, I bought an Acer Aspire One netbook with a free sleeve for $175 with tax.

It has the usual stats, and I plan on upgrading to a 6 cell battery eventually. I love it death.

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lynziwow

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A few comments on fancy eyewear....

I'm a manager at an eyewear boutique. This is not Sunglasses Hut. We do not carry Oakley. We specialize in high-end, independent, mostly European designers that most people haven't heard of.

$400 is average for a pair of frames. The average pair of rx glasses without insurance is between $700 and $900.

I have never seen a case as intense as that gun case used to protect eyewear, ever! But don't take offense, each to his own.

Just wanted to raise awareness to all these people stating that $200-$400 is "expensive" for eyewear when they are spending $$$$$$ on phones, computers, tvs, etc; which are probably replaced more frequently than the glasses which help them see and are the first accessory others see on them.

Glasses should be as important of an investment as your fancy electronics.

Check out these brands if you're interested: ic! Berlin, Face a Face, Orgreen, Bevel, undostrial, strada del sol, historie du voire, theo, and so many more.

- eyewear nerd:cool:
 
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lejudicieux said:
My gosh, they gigantic case joke was funny at first, then he tells you it's not amusing to him anymore, so you continue. You're beating a dead horse. In fact, this horse's insides are smeared all over the road.
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Yes, Thank you, Beating a dead horse.

lynziwow said:
I'm a manager at an eyewear boutique. This is not Sunglasses Hut. We do not carry Oakley. We specialize in high-end, independent, mostly European designers that most people haven't heard of.

$400 is average for a pair of frames. The average pair of rx glasses without insurance is between $700 and $900.

I have never seen a case as intense as that gun case used to protect eyewear, ever! But don't take offense, each to his own.

Just wanted to raise awareness to all these people stating that $200-$400 is "expensive" for eyewear when they are spending $$$$$$ on phones, computers, tvs, etc; which are probably replaced more frequently than the glasses which help them see and are the first accessory others see on them.

Glasses should be as important of an investment as your fancy electronics.

Check out these brands if you're interested: ic! Berlin, Face a Face, Orgreen, Bevel, undostrial, strada del sol, historie du voire, theo, and so many more.

- eyewear nerd:cool:
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Cool, Good for you, I personally have never liked "boutique" stuff, Just because of bad experiences with guitarists who worship the term and think anything else is horrible.

That being said, I've never heard of Oakley as "boutique" But if they do, I will admit that would have made me sound like a hypocrite. Also, I was not aware that that case is a gun case, That is just speculation made by another MacRumors member. As I said, I purchased it at a photography store and it is a Pelican Case.

From what I've seen most gun cases are metal? Eh, Whatever. Not another argument please.

Now... To end the eyeglasses argument forever, It is no longer my latest purchase.

I purchased a blue iPod Shuffle for my good friend and physical trainer.



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Benguitar

Benguitar

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Surely said:
^^^^^Could I recommend a case for that?

:D
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/facepalm

He's pretty tough on stuff, That's why I didn't get him a nano because it has a screen.

I wish I could find a pelican for a shuffle.. :p


Seriously though, Stop, I don't wanna get banned for spamming this thread.
 
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