Collectors Spotlight - January 2014 - Rubyskull
Age: 35 / montreal, canada
rubyskull: martin g
How long have you been a collector of Oakley items?
I have been collecting Oakley for 20 years now. I've always loved the brand, but really began my collecting 20 years ago with the release of the Eye Jacket.
How did you get into collecting Oakley?
As a huge sports fans, I went to a store to buy some baseball gear, and I saw this beauty in the display. I knew from there she was mine, and that was the beginning of a great love story.
What is the first Oakley item you remember having?
The first pair I bought was a very nice Eye Jacket Gold-X with Gold Iridium, unfortunately I don't own it anymore.
What is your biggest Oakley regret? (if any)
I have two big regrets. The first one is when I had to sell my 24k Juliet, serial 019/750, and selling my Oakley surf board to a great member here but needing money in that period of my life.
What is your next Oakley purchase likely to be?
I'd really like to grab a signed Ichiro Radar. Maybe not a purchase in the next month, but I really would like to get a C-Six, Jordan Mars Leather and of course the next Ichiro release.
What do you consider the "jewel" of your collection?
To be honest I have to tell you I have two:
First is my Jordan Romeo with perfect lens, and I have to say my complete Ichiro collection of all six Juliet's and all six Radar's.
Do you have a favorite Oakley retailer?
I love to go to the O-Store in Montreal. I have a great friend there, and he helps me a lot with my collection.
Do you customize?
I do a little custom, but I prefer stock models.
My favorite custom is my Ichiro Silver with text. I've changed the original icon for an anodized blue icon, soooo sick.
What other Oakley products do you collect?
Not anything specific, but I try to grab stickers, lanyards, stands, pins and rare microbags.
What other hobbies/collections/passions do you have?
I love video games, basket ball and baseball. I have a great passion for Michael Jordan
What advice do you have for new Oakley collectors?
Be patient. When you come on this forum, and you see all those crazy collections, you might feel jealous. I started with one pair as did all of us. Deal are everywhere, and if you're patient, you will build a great collection for yourself. Over time you will make friends and contacts who will help you in your quest to get the collection of your dreams. For myself, my quest was to get all Ichiro's, not a easy one trust me, but with patience and a lot of help I did it.
What do others think about your Oakley collection?
My family and friends understand and love it. Everyone loves and wears O: my wife, kids, friends. I spread my O-love everywhere.
What's your fondest/most astounding Oakley memory?
I had hard time in my life and at some point I had to sell my Jordan Romeo to a great member here. I was so sad about that loss. Many months later I asked him if he still had it and he reponsed, "Yeah, but I'm too scared to wear it because I don't want to damage it". He told me if I wanted it back, I could give him what I paid for it. In a hurry I bought it back and now she's in my tower for good.
Any final words?
I'm a huge and crazy Oakley fan and for with my budget I ahve decided to get quality over quantity. That's why I've sold many pairs to reach my goal to have all of the Ichiro's. I hope you will appreciate my little story.
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