Sun Glasses?

shmike · 11-03-2010, 10:33 AM

Is anyone here in (or have any experience in) the sun glasses industry?

I have a few questions I need answered for a research project.

PM me if you can help.

Thanks!

AquaPython · 11-03-2010, 11:35 AM

a research project??
i am curious what your questions are.

shmike · 11-03-2010, 12:02 PM

Yes, a project involving research.

Questions revolve around (retail) mark-up & profit margins, manufacturer incentives, etc.

ShanMan14 · 11-03-2010, 12:28 PM

I have not empirical data but the margins in that industry have to be in line with jewelry and furniture. HIGH

Trip · 11-03-2010, 12:41 PM

I say it's higher than jewelry, at least the raw material in jewelry can be high.

Homeslice · 11-03-2010, 12:54 PM

Which is why you always buy sunglasses on Ebay.

BTW, Revo's and Maui Jim's are the shit.

AquaPython · 11-03-2010, 02:46 PM

a project involving research, or an attempt to find good sunglasses cheap?
H can get any pair of Ray Bans for near half off for ya.

shmike · 11-03-2010, 02:53 PM

A project doing research.

Is H a Ray Ban retailer or does she have another hook up?

Homeslice · 11-03-2010, 02:56 PM

Ray Ban lens quality sucks compared to Revo's or Maui Jims, in my experience.

goof2 · 11-03-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Which is why you always buy sunglasses on Ebay.

BTW, Revo's and Maui Jim's are the shit.

Will Maui Jim warranty sunglasses bought from Ebay?

I know a couple people who have them and they have both had frames break often. It is a pain, but Maui Jim has fixed them every time. I probably wouldn't buy a pair without that safety net. You may save half the cost buying on Ebay, but what is that really worth if they break in 6 months and Maui Jim won't do anything for you.

For what it is worth I have seen the same problem with Costa Del Mar sunglasses and they have also been good about fixing them.

11-03-2010, 10:33 AM	#1
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Sun Glasses? Is anyone here in (or have any experience in) the sun glasses industry? I have a few questions I need answered for a research project. PM me if you can help. Thanks! __________________ Racing For Smiles

11-03-2010, 12:02 PM	#3
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Yes, a project involving research. Questions revolve around (retail) mark-up & profit margins, manufacturer incentives, etc. __________________ Racing For Smiles

11-03-2010, 02:53 PM	#8
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	A project doing research. Is H a Ray Ban retailer or does she have another hook up? __________________ Racing For Smiles Last edited by shmike; 11-03-2010 at 03:30 PM.. Reason: speeling

11-03-2010, 12:28 PM	#4
ShanMan14 sunuvabytch Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 107	I have not empirical data but the margins in that industry have to be in line with jewelry and furniture. HIGH

11-03-2010, 12:41 PM	#5
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I say it's higher than jewelry, at least the raw material in jewelry can be high.

11-03-2010, 12:54 PM	#6
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Which is why you always buy sunglasses on Ebay. BTW, Revo's and Maui Jim's are the shit.

11-03-2010, 02:56 PM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Ray Ban lens quality sucks compared to Revo's or Maui Jims, in my experience.