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Oakley US<\/a> have spare lenses for my wuvly Mag M Frames for sale. I can’t order from Oakley US because, being in the UK (which is a bit like being an owl<\/a>), I have a UK billing address.<\/p>\n

Rubens Menswear<\/a> is the premier UK Oakley dealer. They used to do spare lenses. They don’t any more. Mag M Frames have been discontinued, you see.<\/p>\n

Oakley UK customer services (01462 475 475 ) say they have no spare lenses. The model has been discontinued.<\/p>\n

“Yes,” say I. “I know. In March last year. But the lenses are still available on the US website. Only I can’t order them. Being in the UK, I have a UK billing address.”<\/p>\n

Oakley UK give me the number for Rubens Menswear. Apparently what I have to do is talk to them and get them to order the lenses from – wait for it – Oakley UK Customer Services, who will then order them in from the US.<\/p>\n

Rubens Menswear are very good. In about 2 weeks time I will have the full complement of lenses that I want for my two pairs of Mag M Frames. Kudos to them for understanding my frustration.<\/p>\n

But can someone please explain to me why it has to be so complicated?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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