I am trying to track down a specific model of eyeglass frame that has been discontinued, but I want that specific model... does anyone know of any website or place I can go to that carries discontinued frames?
Discontinued Eyeglasses Frames
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I third the ebay suggestion. As long as the seller lists the maker at least, you might have some luck.
Thanks, all... the link RJDiogenes posted is a huge help, and I plan to check it regularly, but so far, no luck... I'm looking for the Brooks Brothers BB440... it's been discontinued, but I'd like to track down a frame. I guess I'll visit my local Lens Crafters, and see if they can somehow use some seller's resource to help me out.
Well, 49 hits on ebay for Brooks Brothers under eyeglass frames, but no BB440.
Still, most of them do have BBsomething.
Still, most of them do have BBsomething.
http://www.eyewearexpress.com/eyeglasses/frames.asp?cat=&id=20949&d=1&model=BB%20440
Are these the frames? I think I found them, check it out.
Are these the frames? I think I found them, check it out.
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YES!!! Those are the ones, indeed! Unfortunately, when I try to order them, it tells me they are no longer available...
So, I'm trying to find a source where I can still purchase frames that have been discontinued. I checked with one Lens Crafters, and they couldn't help, so I've also put an ad out on Craigslist, and I might check with another Lens Crafters. I'd just really like to get this frame.
YES!!! Those are the ones, indeed! Unfortunately, when I try to order them, it tells me they are no longer available...
So, I'm trying to find a source where I can still purchase frames that have been discontinued. I checked with one Lens Crafters, and they couldn't help, so I've also put an ad out on Craigslist, and I might check with another Lens Crafters. I'd just really like to get this frame.
Yeah... I agree, that realistically ebay will be my best bet... I just have to keep my um... eyes open, lol.
Well, the folks at one Lens Crafters branch were no help, so I decided to fire a shot in the dark, and actually send an email to Brooks Brothers, hoping they can help, or point me to a source. We'll see.
I'm gonna keep on this... one way to make sure I don't let something go, is to make it hard for me to obtain, so I'll not relent until I find these frames, lol.
I'm gonna keep on this... one way to make sure I don't let something go, is to make it hard for me to obtain, so I'll not relent until I find these frames, lol.
I'm not surprised about lenscrafters.
Like any chain store, they carry & discontinue whatever the main office wants them to, and wouldn't make a point to keep any discontinued items around.
I think you'll get 'em though. I've found some strange old items on ebay mostly, by keeping after it. You can make a saved search for them and run it every few days.
Like any chain store, they carry & discontinue whatever the main office wants them to, and wouldn't make a point to keep any discontinued items around.
I think you'll get 'em though. I've found some strange old items on ebay mostly, by keeping after it. You can make a saved search for them and run it every few days.
If you really want a very specific frame, and aren't happy with something quite similar, then your best bet is to contact Luxottica directly, and ask them if they still have any stock remaining.
They make the frames for Brooks Brothers (as well about about 90+% of other designer and luxury labels).
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Ah, thanks! I'll give that a try right now!
Ah, thanks! I'll give that a try right now!
Good Luck.
I actually doubt they'll have leftover stock available for sale to the general public, but you never know unless you ask, and as I said, they're probably your best bet at this stage, even if it is an outside chance only. They may at least be able to point you in the direction of very similar frames that they do currently make.
Another option would be scouring eBay and the like, but that's even less likely to yield results.
I actually doubt they'll have leftover stock available for sale to the general public, but you never know unless you ask, and as I said, they're probably your best bet at this stage, even if it is an outside chance only. They may at least be able to point you in the direction of very similar frames that they do currently make.
Another option would be scouring eBay and the like, but that's even less likely to yield results.
I can't believe it, but by some miracle, my buddy Atolm was able to point me to a site where I was able to buy a set!!! So thanks to all for the help, and thanks to Atolm! Hopefully they'll arrive soon.
Totally! 
Did they have more than 1 set.
If so, buy multiples, if you really, really like them. If you don't, you'll regret it.
If so, buy multiples, if you really, really like them. If you don't, you'll regret it.
I think they did, but the one was $74.00... so I might get a backup set, but I gotta wait until my next check to do so.
Cool! 
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