I guess it's as good a time as any to share these . . .
Replicas are a possibility . . .
Fight Club Tyler Durden T-shirts?
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I guess it's as good a time as any to share these . . .
Replicas are a possibility . . .
Shpongled
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So I know this has been discussed before, but I don't think there was a solid conclusion. At the risk of pissing people off, I have an OP-523 question…
I'm looking at a pair from Japan and they are listed as OP-523 Ti. Someone was saying a while back that those never existed and were an eBay fabrication… does anyone know about that? These say it on the arm. It might be a sticker though, I can't really tell.
The seller in Japan has good feedback and it doesn't look like they sell a lot of OP sunglasses, so it seems like the chances that they are fake is low, but buying from Japan is a whole ordeal to begin with and it'd be hard to deal with later if I couldn't have some reasonable amount of trust in the purchase. I'm a pretty wary buyer so, here I am, asking you all.
Also, I thought the Ti's were re-releases – is that correct? If so, I was under the impression that they were re-released in Blood Red. These ones I am looking at are really more of a Tangerine lens. Definitely not red in the slightest.
So, given that information, can anybody tell me anything about these?
I'm looking at a pair from Japan and they are listed as OP-523 Ti. Someone was saying a while back that those never existed and were an eBay fabrication… does anyone know about that? These say it on the arm. It might be a sticker though, I can't really tell.
The seller in Japan has good feedback and it doesn't look like they sell a lot of OP sunglasses, so it seems like the chances that they are fake is low, but buying from Japan is a whole ordeal to begin with and it'd be hard to deal with later if I couldn't have some reasonable amount of trust in the purchase. I'm a pretty wary buyer so, here I am, asking you all.
Also, I thought the Ti's were re-releases – is that correct? If so, I was under the impression that they were re-released in Blood Red. These ones I am looking at are really more of a Tangerine lens. Definitely not red in the slightest.
So, given that information, can anybody tell me anything about these?
Danman
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As far as the rarity of the 1998 op-523, I find it very strange that two sellers combined have sold about 10 or so pairs of the original op523. I just can't buy that these guys have kept these frames for over ten years. Really weird. There are two more on The Bay right now
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Yea soul. The jacket looks great. Any way you can share some close ups of the distressing u did?
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Yea soul. The jacket looks great. Any way you can share some close ups of the distressing u did?
They are indeed. I've added quite a few modifications to them though. I did all the white stitching and added the reflective material. About 4-5 hrs of work have gone into them so far. Stitching lengthwise down the leg is a total PITA!
Danman
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The op523 ti were produced in Japan for the Japanese market and were never released in the Us. They are 100% identical replications of the 1998 frame except they are in titanium and not in the original shinier metal alloy material. The bridge is the same as the 98 frames, but they have different hinges then the 98, 00, and 08 US re-release. They also have the model and size markings laser printed on the legs, not engraved. Other then the laser printing, the hinge, the duller finish and lighter weight of the pure titanium, they are identical to the frames worn in the film. They don't have the contouring look.
Danman
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It's interesting that someone pointed out to me that the op-523's on eBay which are suppose to be from 1998 and also AJ's frames which are suppose to be from 98 don't have the hinges that came with the original frames. The originals came with five prong hinges. These all have three prongs. I'm willing to be somebody somewhere is manufacturing the op523 in metal alloy with the size on the bridge. I don't believe they are original 1998 frames
Shpongled
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It's interesting because someone bought a pair for $999 today. I haven't seen a pair go for that much on eBay ever. Not that I've been watching that long, but I quickly browsed through a few pages of the selling history and not a single pair went for nearly that much.
But, I have also heard that the original 523's from '98 were made in 2 batches with the hinge being the difference between the two. Apparently the first batch has "superior hinges." This was from opticsplanet. Someone on there mentioned it in the FC thread.
But, I have also heard that the original 523's from '98 were made in 2 batches with the hinge being the difference between the two. Apparently the first batch has "superior hinges." This was from opticsplanet. Someone on there mentioned it in the FC thread.
AJRand
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Mine have 5 prongs... I will post another shot later when I am home. They are 1998's
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They also have the engraving
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I can also post my 2009 OP 523 too to show the prong difference
D00R
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"Free me from Corporate Art."
Marla & Tyler
This is at the Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown LA. Here's a comparison shot, can you guess the scene?
Marla's apartment located in Downtown LA.
The closed down Cliftons Silver Spoon Cafateria located in Downtown LA that was opened into another restaurant.
Jack's Condo Tyler Blowsup.
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Shpongled
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Can anybody tell us what a reasonable price for a '98 pair would be? If not, it's understandable, but I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of paying $999 for a pair that MIGHT be '98s. Even if they ARE '98s, $1k just seems a little nutty to me. I could have Jonathan make me another beautiful jacket for that much. Maybe the 523's are gonna gut me no matter what though. Trying to figure that out, haha.
Also, AWESOME pics D00R!
Also, AWESOME pics D00R!
Shpongled
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Yeah that's what I was thinking. I think those 3 98's were listed either this morning or last night, one has already sold for $999, another has an offer on it for who knows how much. So I'm getting the vibe people are feeling they're worth more than that. I didn't expect them to generate so much interest at that price point. Interesting anyway.
