Deadstock O’Malley Sunglasses

July 28, 2011


In other crazy-low priced eBay find news: seller All American Deadstock is offering a nice selection of NOS “Classic O’Malley” Sunglasses. Though originally made somewhere between the 1980s and 90s (can you believe that 1990 was 21 years ago? Isn’t that insane!), the classically-styled glasses are still in pristine, unworn shape. Despite their age and condition, the seller is only asking for a piddly $12 per (and the shipping is free), making them way cheaper than any crap you’d pick up at Urban Outfitters (and probably far better made too). Two colorways are available (black and tortoise), and the quantities of each are surprisingly plentiful.

For price and purchase info, visit All American Deadstock’s Ebay Store.

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19 Comments

  1. Joy
    Posted July 28, 2011 at 7:56 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the recommendation! I will definitely be picking up a pair.

  2. Iris
    Posted July 28, 2011 at 9:50 pm | Permalink

    Agreed. These are totally major!

  3. Brad
    Posted July 28, 2011 at 10:05 pm | Permalink

    Thanks. Glad you two like ‘em.

  4. Chase
    Posted July 28, 2011 at 10:38 pm | Permalink

    I NEED these. Awesome.

  5. Stan
    Posted July 28, 2011 at 10:39 pm | Permalink

    Vintage sunglasses for $12…lol That’s crazy cool.

  6. Daniel
    Posted July 30, 2011 at 5:37 pm | Permalink

    Did anyone successfully order these? I got a message from paypal saying that they are holding my funds because the listing has been removed.

  7. Fred
    Posted July 31, 2011 at 4:38 pm | Permalink

    Got the same message as you daniel, any news??

  8. AMERICAN DEADSTOCK
    Posted July 31, 2011 at 4:45 pm | Permalink

    Several of you have have may have received a incorrect message from paypal in regards to your order, but I can asure you that all is taken care of and your packes will be shipped according to plan. This message was a mistake on behalf of ebay. We are terribly sorry. Thank you for your purchases and please email us with any questions.

  9. Brad
    Posted July 31, 2011 at 4:47 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the update.

    @Fred and @Daniel, I hope that answers your questions.

  10. w
    Posted August 1, 2011 at 3:45 am | Permalink

    any more left?

  11. Daniel
    Posted August 1, 2011 at 4:21 pm | Permalink

    @AMERICAN DEADSTOCK – thanks for the update!

  12. AMERICAN DEADSTOCK
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:41 am | Permalink

    Thank you to all Well-Spent readers who purchased the O’malley sunglasses from us. As a token of our appreciation we included a little gift in each package for your enjoyment. Two pairs of shades is always better than one.

  13. Brad
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 2:09 pm | Permalink

    Wow, that’s very, very nice of you.

    Thanks so much,

    bb

  14. Victor
    Posted August 5, 2011 at 7:41 pm | Permalink

    Pure Garbage made in Korea. Not new deadstock as advertised. These are cheap sunglasses that they sell on the streets of New York for $2 ..

  15. Brad
    Posted August 7, 2011 at 12:22 pm | Permalink

    Hey Victor,

    I bought a pair too, and I don’t know if I agree. While they’re not the greatest sunglasses ever made, I’d say they are better than the average junkers. The hinges are tight and substantial, the arms have metal reinforcements, and the lenses do a good job of keeping the sun out. I compared them to my girlfriend’s Cheap Monday sunglasses, and they’re noticeably nicer (and less than half the price).

    All that said, I am sorry you were unhappy with your purchase.

    Thanks,

    bb

  16. AMERICAN DEADSTOCK
    Posted August 9, 2011 at 9:50 am | Permalink

    I am sorry to hear that Victor is unhappy with his sunglasses. I would like the chance to clarify what the term dead-stock means as it can be a bit confusing.

    As many of you know, nothing is made in Korea anymore (especially sunglasses)…they are all made in China. These glasses were made prior to China’s stronghold on domestic goods and their quality is exceptional compared to what one might find in Urban Outfitters for example.

    Deadstock refers to clothing or other products that have never been worn, used or sold and have sat in inventory (usually a warehouse or stock-room) for an extended period of time (sometimes long enough to qualify the item as vintage or antique) and in the case of these sunglasses “vintage”. The term dead-stock is also used in conjunction with the abbreviation NOS. (New/Old Stock) it can also mean (Never Off Shelf). These items are rare and hard to find, so you can imagine why a box of re-discovered sunglasses from your favorite era are hot ticket item.

    We have an excellent return policy and we invite anyone to contact us via ebay, if their item is in some way different than they imagined it.

    PS. We live in New York and nothing gets sold on the street for $2.

    Heather C.
    Buyer at American Deadstock

  17. jesse dziedzic
    Posted October 20, 2011 at 11:21 am | Permalink

    Thats an all round well thought out blog…

  18. Brad
    Posted October 20, 2011 at 11:36 am | Permalink

    Thanks.

  19. Heather
    Posted April 30, 2013 at 7:35 am | Permalink

    Brad,

    I wasn’t sure how to get in touch with you, but we have relocate. We are no longer on Ebay and I was wondering if you might update that info in your awesome post. I would really appreciate it. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please visit us at AmericanDeadstock.com Thank you and have a wonderful day!

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