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Folding Sunglasses

Corinne76

2005-04-28 12:47:02

I bought a pair of folding sunglasses from Bhs a few years ago as they were cheap but have been amazed by how useful they are (as they fold down really small). They are getting a bit old though but I can't find another pair like them anywhere. Has anyone seen sunglasses like these in the shops this year?

Chelle

2005-04-28 12:49:35

Hi Corinne

Like you I bought a pair of folding sunglasses a few years ago, they where really good. I bought mines from Matalan, not sure if they still have them but you could have a look if you have a Matalan near you.

Chelle

welshoney

2005-04-28 15:03:30

I'm sure I've seen some boots, going to town tomorow, will report it I see any for you.

Corinne76

2005-05-03 12:41:46

I had a look in our Boots over the weekend but couldn't see any. Will try Matalan as I need to go there soon anyway.

Thanks for the advice.

Chelle

2005-05-05 18:21:33

Hi Corinne

I was in Matalan today and found folding sunglasses they were Foster Grant ones and were £13.00 with a case.

Chelle

Corinne76

2005-05-09 12:39:29

Hi Chelle

I went to Matalan on Friady and got a pair - thanks for the tip off!

Chivas69

2005-05-10 13:23:21

Nevermind Folding sunglasses I need ones that beep when you whistle. I buy about 3 pairs every year and still can never find them!!!

bluechip

2006-03-27 21:35:33

Sunglasses & where to buy them

I have decided to treat myself to a decent pair of sunglasses this year.
I have my eye on a pair of Police aviator style that I saw today, but they were about £90 which seems a huge amount to pay. Are sunglasses cheaper in Spain the the UK and how can I tell I am not buying fakes?

Chivas69

2006-03-27 22:31:07

To be honest you'll be paying for a name anyway!
Most sunglasses that are £5.99 are as good as those that are £90!

I got 2 pairs from Primark that were two quid each! Doesn't bother me then when they break!

borismab

2006-03-28 04:16:29

I bought a pair of ray bans from spain last year for half the price you pay in the uk, these where bought from a spanish opticians

Dave Neil

2006-03-28 05:08:15

Tenerife

Hi

Yes bought Armani off a Lucky Lucky man in Tenerife 6 Euros,you cannot tell the difference,if they break or i lose them i don,t care.

I would if they were £90 quid!!!!!!!!.

Daveyboy

:lol:

LisaMJ

2006-03-28 08:23:01

Alot of that money is obviously for the brand/label, but do remember that some of the cheapy ones proabably won't have the UV protection for your eyes that a more expensive pair might.

doe

2006-03-28 09:24:42

Next have got some really nice ones as well costing between 10 and 15 pounds, loads of choice and quite up-market looking.

Although I appreciate that sometimes people do like to treat themselves to something a bit special. I just know if I spent 90quid someone (probably me! :shock:

) would sit on them.

Perhaps things like designer sunglasses are a good airport purchase, they might be tax or duty free? Only speculating, don't know for definate perhaps someone else will. :hmmm

They seem to have loads at Gatwick, at least you would be sure they were the real thing.

Knowing my luck I would pay the 90pounds and then find out that they are excellent fakes!

joolz

2006-03-28 10:18:02

Have you had a look on e.bay? Having said that I just bought a pair of fake D+G sunglasses from ebay, brand new, and I could of got nicer and cheaper on holiday.

Kazee

2006-03-28 12:13:53

Bluechip

I once purchased some sunglasses from Next in a sale, paid £5.00 for them, I still take them away with me and use them on the beach because they are very good with the sun rays. However, last year I went to Makro (don't know if you have a store in your area) well, I had a pair of Guess sunglasses, paid £29.00 for them instead of £80.00 as they were on offer (Makro Mail). They are wonderful and do just the job.

Worth a visit. :wink:

Good luck

Kazee

doe

2006-03-28 12:24:15

Kazee

Sounds like you had yourself a bargain. Well done. Do you have to be member to go to Makro or have some kind of business card or can anybody shop there nowdays?