Jacques Marie Mage - Wolves, Obnoxious Acetate and The American Dream

[Pakman161]

silhouette looks to be like below.

 

[JessBob]

A little story…

When I first saw pre release pics of the Shibusawa, I was excited as this model seemed to have the perfect dimensions for an allday RX. Rumoured to be coming out In November…. A bit of a cross between Molino and a Jeff. Maybe a bit conservative for some, but I saw then as understated with a slight edge anyway….

november came and so did the Shibus, but when I saw the colours I was only interested in the Hickory and even then was a little underwhelmed, had some personal problems and money woes blah blah blah. i put them in the basket but couldn’t pull the trigger…….
They subsequently sold out …..dammit. (incidentally Why were an RX model being sold in the sunglasses section?). European and US online vendors had also sold out….. ah well wasn’t to be.

But I kept looking and looking only finding them in Japan for high prices, extra import duties, hassles etc.

However, on Friday I spotted that I still had a pair in my JMM basket…….. when I then checked the JMM site there were none showing in the RX line or the sunglasses line,ie. None in the online store. but using the search facility on JMM looking fior Shibusawa and Lo and behold they were showing the Hickory and black were available…..wooo!. So I bought them and after receiving the confirmation emails when I went back in, the Hickory was showing as sold out again……. Which makes me wonder if my basket entry from back in November effectively had reserved one????

all seems very strange and flakey, but what do you think my chances of them being delivered are?

Should be good chances if you checked out and received a receipt. Otherwise, they'll pop up over the next couple weeks at authorized dealer if you keep an eye out. There's an agar on grailed right now under retail and I saw another agar at retail at an authorized dealer's website in Canada.

I love my Shibusawa. It's now my daily optical. I got both the Noir and Hickory, and would respectfully disagree in that I think the Hickory looks great!

Good luck with your search!

 

[Thin White Duke]

Going one up on car selfies - BOAT selfies!
Invited out on our neighbours’ boat for a cruise down the Hillsborough River and food at Ulele’s. Perfect weather and a great day to give the Black Optical Dealans another run out.

 

[mkamp]

If anyone is after a Thundercloud fade or a Sterett in Argyle, shoot me a message. Both Rand new and asking $1800 a piece

 

[threeleggeddog]

If anyone is after a Thundercloud fade or a Sterett in Argyle, shoot me a message. Both Rand new and asking $1800 a piece

I’ve been trying to sell a thundercloud rover for $1200 and haven’t had any bites so think you might have an issue at $1800. Surprised someone hasn’t snatched the Sterett right away though

 

[Thin White Duke]

LF Rawlins with custom dark blue flash lenses.
Choosing favourite JMMs must be like choosing a favourite child but I do like how these look and feel!

 

[Easily Amused]

An Agar Ascari on a cold autumn day…

 

[Billy Ray Valentine]

Last Frontier V releases tomorrow... Frames up on site now

 

[teddieriley]

Of course a-holes raised the price another $100.

 

[Zapasman]

Nice present for Christmas. More in the B/S/T thread. Have a great Christmas time with or without JMM guys!

 

[Pureneat]

A little story…

When I first saw pre release pics of the Shibusawa, I was excited as this model seemed to have the perfect dimensions for an allday RX. Rumoured to be coming out In November…. A bit of a cross between Molino and a Jeff. Maybe a bit conservative for some, but I saw then as understated with a slight edge anyway….

november came and so did the Shibus, but when I saw the colours I was only interested in the Hickory and even then was a little underwhelmed, had some personal problems and money woes blah blah blah. i put them in the basket but couldn’t pull the trigger…….
They subsequently sold out …..dammit. (incidentally Why were an RX model being sold in the sunglasses section?). European and US online vendors had also sold out….. ah well wasn’t to be.

But I kept looking and looking only finding them in Japan for high prices, extra import duties, hassles etc.

However, on Friday I spotted that I still had a pair in my JMM basket…….. when I then checked the JMM site there were none showing in the RX line or the sunglasses line,ie. None in the online store. but using the search facility on JMM looking fior Shibusawa and Lo and behold they were showing the Hickory and black were available…..wooo!. So I bought them and after receiving the confirmation emails when I went back in, the Hickory was showing as sold out again……. Which makes me wonder if my basket entry from back in November effectively had reserved one????

all seems very strange and flakey, but what do you think my chances of them being delivered are?

A little update…..
got a bit concerned l that other than receiving auto generated receipt I hadn’t had any actual updates so sent JMM an email and got a prompt reply saying the order should be processed in the next 24 - 48 hrs……. Well holy moly 48 hrs later I have them In hand, from LA to the UK via DHL…… so impressed with the service…..and now that I have them… yeah theyve worked out Real well….just need to get my RX prescription sorted and these will be my new all dayers….

merry Xmas Jammers…… 😀

 

[Yokimoto]

Fellini opticals just came in. Is this red case new? It’s very cheap looking. I was expecting the leather flap pouch.

 

[teddieriley]

Fellini opticals just came in. Is this red case new? It’s very cheap looking. I was expecting the leather flap pouch.

Is it stiff enough that it would actually protect your frames if you threw them in a bag? While the leather envelope pouch is nice, it’s good for storage like in your car or at home but not so much travel. I actually use either a Warby Parker hard case because it has a smaller footprint or the long horn clam shell when space is less of an issue.

 

[Yokimoto]

Is it stiff enough that it would actually protect your frames if you threw them in a bag? While the leather envelope pouch is nice, it’s good for storage like in your car or at home but not so much travel. I actually use either a Warby Parker hard case because it has a smaller footprint or the long horn clam shell when space is less of an issue.

It’s rigid, but it’s less rigid than say a typical RayBan case.

The older style optical one was sturdier and a little classier. I grew up in the UK and this is basically a red version of the cases the National Health Service gives out and they’re free…

 

[JessBob]

A little update…..
got a bit concerned l that other than receiving auto generated receipt I hadn’t had any actual updates so sent JMM an email and got a prompt reply saying the order should be processed in the next 24 - 48 hrs……. Well holy moly 48 hrs later I have them In hand, from LA to the UK via DHL…… so impressed with the service…..and now that I have them… yeah theyve worked out Real well….just need to get my RX prescription sorted and these will be my new all dayers….

merry Xmas Jammers…… 😀

Congrats! Glad it worked out. The hickory color looks better in person, right?