Free up some funds?? Offer for a pair of TF108s

BTB

I'm trying to find a pair of the TF108 sunglasses for someone. And they are willing to throw down $1,000 for them.
I realize they are rare so I guess that justifies the price. More than I would pay, I'll tell you that much.
But then again, I'm more of an Oliver Peoples kind of guy. B-)

If anyone owns a pair and wants to free up some funds, go ahead and message me.
Preferably no scratches or missing parts with the original case.

Oh, and I believe they are looking for the silver frame with the blue lenses.
Thanks guys!

welshboy78

Are they your Airmans on eBay? Maybe somebody here might swap?

DBS

$1,000 seems a bit low actually. A brand new pair just sold on eBay on Tuesday for $2,000, and a used pair for $1,400 in March! These are still commanding big $$$.

welshboy78

Quite astounding really. Don't see many Bond clothing items commanding (or shall I rephrase that to actually selling) for crazy prices nowadays like they used to etc however the TF108s are still in crazy demand. Guess more impressive is that they are featured prob in a 007 flick that gets a hammering by the average Bond viewer.

I have never worn mine, just tried them on. Makes me think twice about wearing them if a cool trade comes up, especially since I have so many damn sunglasses anyhow

DBS

Likewise. I had a pair of TF108s snap at the frame, so when I was lucky enough to pick up another pair, I kept them minty in the box. I've never worn them. Hoping they'll one day help me out in a pinch for something I'm really after. Paul, were you after a pair of the OPs? I just sold my pair to BTB earlier this week. While I love the aviator-style, they just don't suit me. I'm much more partial to my (many) Persols.

Kind regards,
Craig

welshboy78

Hi Craig

I happened to grab a pair of OPs last week from eBay UK for a bargain (if they are mint as described). They were cheap as the case is missing however I have a spare case as my Mrs stole and trashed my original pair (she will be banned from these ones!)

I try to evenly rotate my sunglasses but usually end up wearing Persols also!!!!

Cheers

Paul

007JBDCMWR

Ive got a new unworn pair of TF108's too. Wore the markos and now Henrys / Snowdons. Few pairs of Persols (CR x 2 and Spectre alps).... Plus all my Oakley Rossi editions. Crazy really but wont sell the 108's as were a 40th birthday pres of Sar.
Crazy money tho B-)

Skippy

Got mine still in the box with leaflets and everything Love the smaller size lenses of the 108, but the leather ear pieces mean these are not a favourable daily wear if you want them to last and look good, so I think I've only worn them once and should make more of an effort to enjoy them.

Still, I have the TF William version of the 108 and wear those all the time B-)

RBF

Hey Welshboy - if you fancy turning your 108s into cash Id be interested at $1500 - Im looking for a pair

Let me know?

Thanks

walther p99

welshboy78 wrote:

Quite astounding really. Don't see many Bond clothing items commanding (or shall I rephrase that to actually selling) for crazy prices nowadays like they used to etc however the TF108s are still in crazy demand. Guess more impressive is that they are featured prob in a 007 flick that gets a hammering by the average Bond viewer.

I have never worn mine, just tried them on. Makes me think twice about wearing them if a cool trade comes up, especially since I have so many damn sunglasses anyhow

Don't most Bond clothing items usually sell for more then they're worth on ebay because of the Bond connection?

007JBDCMWR

walther p99 wrote:

welshboy78 wrote:

Quite astounding really. Don't see many Bond clothing items commanding (or shall I rephrase that to actually selling) for crazy prices nowadays like they used to etc however the TF108s are still in crazy demand. Guess more impressive is that they are featured prob in a 007 flick that gets a hammering by the average Bond viewer.

I have never worn mine, just tried them on. Makes me think twice about wearing them if a cool trade comes up, especially since I have so many damn sunglasses anyhow

Don't most Bond clothing items usually sell for more then they're worth on ebay because of the Bond connection?

I think the 108's do go so high due to the fact its the only TF item to have 007 branding?

welshboy78

walther p99 wrote:

Don't most Bond clothing items usually sell for more then they're worth on ebay because of the Bond connection?

I think apart from the odd exception things have calmed down considerably. I think the days of TF ties going for over $800 are long gone, Original Skyfall Barbours seem to appear now at more sensible prices and ive seen the Matchless at cheaper then RRP.

Always been something about those sunglasses and eBay, maybe it is the 007 branding as Mark says. They have kind of become the iconic 007 glasses somehow with even the airmans going up in price

welshboy78

RBF wrote:

Hey Welshboy - if you fancy turning your 108s into cash Id be interested at $1500 - Im looking for a pair

Let me know?

Thanks

Thanks for the offer but not selling for now

cheers

007JBDCMWR

welshboy78 wrote:

walther p99 wrote:

Don't most Bond clothing items usually sell for more then they're worth on ebay because of the Bond connection?

I think apart from the odd exception things have calmed down considerably. I think the days of TF ties going for over $800 are long gone, Original Skyfall Barbours seem to appear now at more sensible prices and ive seen the Matchless at cheaper then RRP.

Always been something about those sunglasses and eBay, maybe it is the 007 branding as Mark says. They have kind of become the iconic 007 glasses somehow with even the airmans going up in price

St Dupont coffin links from CR too. Maybe its just items that are as Paul says, iconic in some eyes...

Hopefully for the lucky few the Dior does the same and bucks the clothes trend.

RBF

No problem - I'll keep looking

welshboy78 wrote:

RBF wrote:

Hey Welshboy - if you fancy turning your 108s into cash Id be interested at $1500 - Im looking for a pair

Let me know?

Thanks

Thanks for the offer but not selling for now

cheers

walther p99

welshboy78 wrote:

walther p99 wrote:

Don't most Bond clothing items usually sell for more then they're worth on ebay because of the Bond connection?

I think apart from the odd exception things have calmed down considerably. I think the days of TF ties going for over $800 are long gone, Original Skyfall Barbours seem to appear now at more sensible prices and ive seen the Matchless at cheaper then RRP.

Always been something about those sunglasses and eBay, maybe it is the 007 branding as Mark says. They have kind of become the iconic 007 glasses somehow with even the airmans going up in price

Interesting, perhaps its because of the massive influx of people interested in Bond's clothing around Skyfall and the clothes now being sold in higher quantities that they are no longer as exclusive as they once were?

BTB

Silver frame and dark blue lenses airman for sale.
$475

I want to keep them but I have to let them go

Chriscoop

BTB wrote:

I'm trying to find a pair of the TF108 sunglasses for someone. And they are willing to throw down $1,000 for them.
I realize they are rare so I guess that justifies the price. More than I would pay, I'll tell you that much.
But then again, I'm more of an Oliver Peoples kind of guy. B-)

If anyone owns a pair and wants to free up some funds, go ahead and message me.
Preferably no scratches or missing parts with the original case.

Oh, and I believe they are looking for the silver frame with the blue lenses.
Thanks guys!

Some on eBay for £350 buy it now and another on auction currently at £285 with 2 days to go.

Friedl41

Gee ... I have a pair as well and I wore the hell out of them when they first came out ,,, now I am not even sure in which drawer I keep them ,,, but reading the article/posts makes me happy. As for the branding on the case ... never cared for it ... I like items James Bod would wear and not that are branded James Bond ,,,

Friedl41

007JBDCMWR wrote:

welshboy78 wrote:

walther p99 wrote:

Don't most Bond clothing items usually sell for more then they're worth on ebay because of the Bond connection?

I think apart from the odd exception things have calmed down considerably. I think the days of TF ties going for over $800 are long gone, Original Skyfall Barbours seem to appear now at more sensible prices and ive seen the Matchless at cheaper then RRP.

Always been something about those sunglasses and eBay, maybe it is the 007 branding as Mark says. They have kind of become the iconic 007 glasses somehow with even the airmans going up in price

St Dupont coffin links from CR too. Maybe its just items that are as Paul says, iconic in some eyes...

Hopefully for the lucky few the Dior does the same and bucks the clothes trend.

What about the St Dupond cufflinks? I have them too ... do i need to put them in the safe? Can I sell them and retire

welshboy78

Which Dupont do you have?

Friedl41

welshboy78 wrote:

Which Dupont do you have?

the 5172 ...



http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/st-dupont-5172-cufflinks

Friedl41

this might answer my question ... 165 GBP ,,, if anyone is interested

http://elegantpens.co.uk/apparel/cufflinks/st-dupont/diamond-head-square-palladium-5172-james-bond-cufflinks.html

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welshboy78

Its the Casino Royale Coffin ones which are the $$$$ ones as were fairly limited.

Friedl41

Ah. Thanks.

Commandant

The 5172 cufflinks are very very nice.
I recently bought a pair.