Recommendations for Cheap (Less Expensive) Rayban Aviators online?

Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 09:22
Last edited 23/12/2016 - 10:25 by 1 other user

Hi mates, good day!

So missus is bugging me to buy her a Rayban Avaitor for Christmas since last month and after 3 tries I finally gave in and so the price hunt begins!

I've checked in-store (via Sunglasshut and Myer) but they're too darn expensive (average of $200 at least). I've checked out Costco as well and although the price is less overpriced (at $140) unfortunately the colour that the missus wants is not available and now I'm turning my attention to online sites (Shadestation,iframes,Ottica etc.) but I'm having doubts of their authenticity.

So here I am asking the great OZB community for help as to which online site I can buy these friggin overpriced Raybans, that is hopefully less expensive and at the same time guaranteed authentic.

Any recommendations you can share will be much appreciated.

Cheers!

Health & Beauty

Comments

  • modsec802 on 23/12/2016 - 09:31
    +2

    Sunglass Hut regularly has sales. They had 30% off last week and 20% off at present. They sell genuine Ray Bans

    • Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 09:38

      Thanks for the reply. Yea saw that 30% off on the yellow tagged items but unfortunately its selected items only and the one that missus wants is not included. But i might go for it come boxing day only as a last option im sure its storewide off on that day.

  • CyberMurning on 23/12/2016 - 09:42
    +1

    check and compare prices with sunglasses2u.com

    • Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 09:42

      Thanks sir. Will check that out.

      • CyberMurning on 23/12/2016 - 10:21
        +1

        i just bought one for AUD 188 incl shipping, this exact one is retailed at sydney shop for AUD390. sorry not rayban nor aviator

        • Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 10:43

          whoa! that's a great buy. its a 52% savings on your end. i've checked the site seems like raybans here are less expensive compared to other sites especially that there's on ongoing xmas 10% off sale which brings these aviators to 142.00 aud incl. shipping. but bugger though the lens color that the missus wants is out of stock. hahaha. thanks for the referral though I might purchase on this site if i can convinced missus to change her mind about choosing a different lens color but thats highly unlikely though.

        • CyberMurning on 23/12/2016 - 10:49
          +1

          @Mstenchavez: yeah. for me i trust that website. i even have directly called the brand manufacture at UK London to confirm sunglasses2u is on their official stocklist reseller/agent.

        • Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 10:56

          @dragonindespair: Yeah definitely it is. i just found out that this site is the sister company (same company) of watches2u.com and i've made some purchases of g-shocks in the past there with no issues plus the trustpilot review is good too. thanks

  • NancyCat on 23/12/2016 - 10:32
    +2

    Have a look at http://www.visiondirect.com.au/

    My husband bought some Raybands Aviators from them twice. Good price, free delivery, free lens cleaning kit, all good. They were shipped from Hong Kong, came with Rayban boxes & sunglasses cases. We have no reason to think those sunglasses are fake.

    • Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 10:34

      Thanks for the recommendation. Will check that out

    • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2016 - 09:38
      +1

      http://www.productreview.com.au/p/vision-direct.html
      Better check this out!

      • Mstenchavez on 24/12/2016 - 19:16

        thanks for the heads up. I read a similar review on the net also but its somewhat a case to case basis as there were also other customers who had a positive buying experience through visiondirect. But then again the item i am looking for is quite expensive in visiondirect so im looking for other sites.

  • Ryanek on 23/12/2016 - 11:55
    +4

    Do you have a health fund? Some establishments can actually claim sunnies, you just need to ask around.

    • Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 12:33

      Hmm interesting. I do have health fund. Ill ask around sir. Thanks!

      • sushirais on 25/12/2016 - 02:47

        If you're on a health fund with optical, message me. That goes for anyone else.

  • lainey13 on 23/12/2016 - 22:17
    -1

    Health and beauty? Really? How about 'find me a bargain'?

    • Mstenchavez on 23/12/2016 - 22:49

      Yeah well my mistake. apparently didnt bother to specify which forum category i want to associate my post with (newbie mistake) my apologies and thanks for pointing it out. cheers

    • Baysew on 24/12/2016 - 10:11
      +1

      Health and beauty? Really? How about 'find me a bargain'?

      OP posted in General Discussion Forum, post was edited and placed in Health & Beauty.

      Find Me A Bargain Guidelines

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      Before posting a new thread, please

      Search First to see whether the question has already been posted before.
      Check wiki for help finding a bargain.
      Consider using Discussion Categories forums (Computing, Electronics, Mobile, etc) if your question fits into one of the categories.

      • Mstenchavez on 24/12/2016 - 19:18

        Thank you sir. Duly noted.

  • Brainwhacker on 24/12/2016 - 17:07
    +1

    Great OP, have been on the hunt for aviators too so very good timing

    • Mstenchavez on 24/12/2016 - 19:31

      Yeah Join the club sir! The site that [@dragonindespair] recommended has the best prices of aviators so far. I would definitely buy the aviator from there but unfortunately the lens color that missus wants is currently out of stock. So i might probably settle buying it in-store via sunglass hut in dfo and hopefully the discount will be significant enough for me not to be disoriented hahaha

  • tyvod on 24/12/2016 - 19:51
    +1

    Buy sunglasshut gift cards with amex if you've enrolled the sunglasshut offer(or find someone on ozbargain who enrolled-ive got some i won't use). That way you can save $$ and can try them on and buy in store.
    Or if you really want to save and have a health cover, I'd visit asian optometry.

  • PoundFoolish on 24/12/2016 - 22:53
    +2

    I get my sunglasses annually through BUPA at specsavers. Pretty sure there might be other places too. Have a Merry Christmas!

  • Tech and cars on 24/12/2016 - 23:07
    +1

    I've picked up a pair for $95.00 from the DFO outlets of sunglass hut. Some of them have a minor scratch on the frame and that's enough for them to discount the part!

    • Mstenchavez on 24/12/2016 - 23:09

      What sunnies is it? Is it a rayban avaitor?

      • Tech and cars on 24/12/2016 - 23:10
        +1

        Sorry. Yes, Original Rayban Brand. Aviator design. It was the black frame with black lenses. Non polarised version.

  • Mrgreenz on 25/12/2016 - 01:05
    +1

    I actually bought a pair of sunnies from sunglasses hut 2 weeks ago in America. I then dropped and scratched them 2 days later, I took them nack and explained what happened and they replaced them.

    Not sure if this is standard when buying decent sunnies (i usually wear 5 dollar pairs) but I was very impressed that they replaced them. I was actually just going to see if they could buff the lense or something.

    +1 for sunglasses hut

  • ThadtheChad on 25/12/2016 - 02:12
    +1

    Bought 2x Rayban aviators from Amazon US (for myself and the missus) as we were looking for very specific models. Even with FedEX and freight forwarder charges, ended up saving about $175ish (total) vs Sunglass Hut.

    This was 4 years ago. Reckon still doable if the savings are worthwhile.

  • dealhunting007 on 25/12/2016 - 03:19
    +1

    check this:

    • Mstenchavez on 25/12/2016 - 09:03

      Thanks for the referral. Now if only missus will settle for wayferers then i would definitely buy this in a heartbeat..hahaha but too bad i think she got her heart set on them aviators though.

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