TOP > Vintage Sunglasses Fetch $20,000 on eBay

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1970s IOM brand sunglasses ignited a bidding war on eBay.

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SUNGLASSES: TOP 10 | BEST SELLING | HOT ITEMS

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April 18, 2018
By James Massey, What Sells Best News

ONLINE - A pair of Vintage Sunglasses have fetched $20,000 after a spirited bidding war on eBay, which ended on April 8, 2018.

THE DETAILS

The sunglasses, described by the seller as: Circa 1970s IOM Brand (International Optical Mfg.) $ Solex 14K 1/25 gold filled No. 503 Sunglasses. New with tag, never worn, and made in Hong Kong (with a sticker indicating the lenses were made in Australia).

THE AUCTION

By auctions end, 18 bidders placed 106 bids, boosting the price from $500 to $20,000 in just 5-days. The eBay item number is: 282911192870

TOP 10 SHADES

Researching top prices paid for sunglasses, we found the highest-values were linked to celebrities and/or historical events, as shown in the *top-ten below:

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1 > $159,000 - Elvis 'Vacation' Sunglasses GWS Auctions reported Elvis Presley's "Last Hawaiian Vacation" sunglasses, fetched $159,000 after buyers premium in 2018. FIND > Elvis Presley Sunglasses

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2 > $70,200 - Steve McQueen Sunglasses Bonhams reported, sunglasses worn by Steve McQueen in an opening scene of the 1968 film, 'The Thomas Crown Affair' fetched $70,200 in 2006. FIND > Steve McQueen Sunglasses

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3 > $62,500 - Michael Jackson Sunglasses Juliens reported sunglasses worn by Michael Jackson during his 1984 'Victory Tour,' fetched $62,500 in 2011. FIND > Michael Jackson Sunglasses

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4 > $36,000 - John Lennon Sunglasses Juliens reported sunglasses worn by John Lennon, fetched $36,000 in 2007. FIND > John Lennon Sunglasses

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5 > $33,000 - James Bond Sunglasses Christie's reported a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig as James Bond in 'Quantum of Solace,' fetched $33,000 in 2012. FIND > James Bond Sunglasses

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6 > $27,000 - Marilyn Monroe Sunglasses Christie's reported a pair of sunglasses belonging to Marilyn Monroe fetched $27,000 in 1999. FIND > Marilyn Monroe Sunglasses

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7 > $20,315 - NASA Astronaut Sunglasses Heritage reported sunglasses worn by NASA astronaut Gene Cernan on the Apollo 17 mission, sold for $20,315 in 2008. FIND > NASA Sunglasses

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8 > $16,640 - Blues Brothers Sunglasses Juliens reported, the Ray-Ban sunglasses worn by John Belushi in the 1980 film 'The Blues Brothers' fetched $16,640 in 2012. FIND > Blues Brothers Sunglasses

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9 > $11,875 - Freddie Mercury Sunglasses Juliens reported, the neon green and black wraparound sunglasses worn by Freddie Mercury in the 1989 Queen video for 'The Invisible Man,' sold for $11,875 in 2015. FIND > Freddie Mercury Sunglasses

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10 > $10,000 - Charlie Chaplin Sunglasses Juliens reported a pair of Tortoise Shell sunglasses belonging to Charlie Chaplin fetched $10,000 at auction in 2012. FIND > Charlie Chaplin Sunglasses

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Cartier Buffalo Horn Sunglasses Time Left: 1d 21h 24m $2,000.00 with 1 bids

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Rare Oakley Tron Pit Boss 1st Generation Rare Sunglasses Polarized Black Iridium Time Left: 5d 18h 40m $899.99 with 1 bids

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Oakley Concept Studio 2015 Project 453 Corbin Summer Frogskins Romeo Mars Juliet Time Left: 1d 29m $510.00 with 8 bids

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AMERICAN OPTICAL AVIATOR SUNGLASSES 12KT GOLD FILLED #5 1/2 CN91T NO RESERVE Time Left: 1d 1h $475.00 with 8 bids

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DIOR by J.Galliano Sunglasses SPORT 1 black/silver Sonnenbrille LIKE NEW Y2K Time Left: 12h 16m $464.55 with 1 bids

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Oakley Mars sunglasses Time Left: 2d 13h 9m $460.00 with 3 bids

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Louis Vuitton Millionaire SunGlasses Z1165W ,EXCELLENT CONDITION Time Left: 3d 22h $455.00 with 23 bids

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Oakley Over The Top OTT Sunglasses Black Iridium lens RARE Time Left: 21h 36m $435.00 with 8 bids

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Rare Vintage Oakley Juliet X-Metal Iridium Sunglasses Time Left: 1d 14h 54m $435.00 with 21 bids

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Chanel Leather Enamel Plastic Silk Fabric Shoes Sunglasses Scarf 6pc set 531401 Time Left: 22h 48m $430.00 with 37 bids

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Rare Oakley Pit Boss 1st Generation Rare Matte Black Titanium Black Iridium Pol Time Left: 5d 18h 53m $410.00 with 3 bids

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Big Group / Lot of (45) Randolph Eng. Aviator Sunglasses / Eyeglass Frames H26 Time Left: 3d 17h 8m $401.00 with 5 bids

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DITA LXN EVO DTS403-WTI-GLD-57 NEW Black Gradient Sunglasses Time Left: 15h 27m $355.00 with 29 bids

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Oakley MUZM Sub Zero Limited Edition / Planet X - Prizm Road / Brand New in Box Time Left: 1d 30m $348.00 with 1 bids

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American Optical AO 1/10 12K GF 5 1/2 Pilot Aviator Gold Filled Sunglasses Time Left: 3d 17h 46m $338.00 with 6 bids

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louis-vuitton sunglasses Time Left: 3d 19h 31m $330.00 with 1 bids

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RARE Oakley Juliet Sunglasses w/Extra Parts Time Left: 41m 7s $320.00 with 4 bids

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Oakley Juliet X Metal Sunglasses Black Frames Grey Iridium Lenses Time Left: 11h 4m $317.91 with 2 bids

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BELLISSIMI OCCHIALI DA SOLE CARTIER VENDOME LOUIS 62/14-140 PLACCATI ORO ANNI 80 Time Left: 5d 14h 47m $315.68 with 1 bids

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Big Group / Lot of (92) Maui Jim Sunglasses / Eyeglass Frames H24 Time Left: 3d 16h 53m $316.00 with 5 bids

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Big Group / Lot of (44) B&L Ray USA Ban Sunglasses / Eyeglass Frames H22 Time Left: 3d 16h 40m $310.00 with 14 bids

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Louis Vuitton Z1165W 1.1 Millionaires Sunglasses - Black Time Left: 5d 7h 1m $300.00 with 1 bids

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vintage american optical aviator sunglasses Time Left: 2d 10h 57m $286.00 with 4 bids

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Oakley X-Metal Juliet Penny Titanium Gold Iridium Lenses 1st Gen PLS READ Time Left: 3d 19h 22m $285.00 with 14 bids

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Burberry Sport Sunglasses Time Left: 4d 5h 31m $281.14 with 1 bids

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DITA LXN EVO DTS403-WTI-GLD-57 NEW Black Gradient Sunglasses Time Left: 3d 14h 44m $281.00 with 4 bids

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Vintage 1986 gold plated Cartier Paris sunglasses Louis Romance 54-16 France Time Left: 9h 27m $255.57 with 11 bids

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DISNEY TRON LEGACY OAKLEY GASCAN HDO 3D GLASSES ORIGINAL BOX AND PAPERS UNUSED Time Left: 2d 9h 2m $255.00 with 3 bids

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Tiffany & Co Womens Sunglasses Black Blue Time Left: 4d 13h 3m $250.00 with 1 bids

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louis vuitton greese sunglasses, aviator sunglasses, gold, 100% authentic.  Time Left: 2d 13h 51m $242.50 with 14 bids

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Vintage American Opticals AO 5 1/2 1-10 12k gf Aviator Sunglasses Time Left: 2d 19h $233.50 with 5 bids

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RAY-BAN STORIES RW4003 ROUND 5MP 48X21 DARK BLUE LENS FACEBOOK USB-C SUNGLASSES Time Left: 3d 29m $232.50 with 6 bids

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100% Genuine! CARTIER SUNGLASSES C DECOR VINTAGE GOLD W/ GREY LENS Time Left: 18h 32m $231.00 with 27 bids

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Oakley X Metal Juliet frames low serial number Time Left: 2d 15h 15m $227.50 with 10 bids

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Vintage American Optical AO 1/10 12KGF 5 1/2 Pilot Aviator Sunglasses Corrective Time Left: 4d 59m $224.50 with 6 bids

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Four Pairs of Men's Gucci Sunglasses GG0340S GG1013 S51N/PT GG1013/s 54seu Time Left: 8d 29m $216.50 with 17 bids

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oakley juliet x-metal sunglasses Time Left: 4d 19h 29m $215.00 with 14 bids

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DAUM France CRYSTAL SHAR PEI Dog Figurine. Amber Shades. 2 3/4” Tall - Signed Time Left: 1d 21h 27m $214.95 with 1 bids

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Pink gucci sunglasses Interlocking G oversize-frame sunglasses Time Left: 3d 2h 44m $210.86 with 1 bids

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WELSH MFG CO 1/10 12K GF 5 1/2 Authentic Vintage 1970's Aviator Sunglasses Time Left: 2d 17h 44m $207.50 with 4 bids

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Vintage Oakley Zero Time Left: 2d 8h 16m $205.50 with 17 bids

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RARE HTF VINTAGE 1930s SHADES OF BROWN ROYAL P MANUAL TYPEWRITER w CASE P311942 Time Left: 15h 35m $203.50 with 5 bids

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DITA Mach One DRX-2030B Men's Sunglasses Time Left: 3d 17h 46m $202.50 with 19 bids

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Dita Sunglasses Mach One DRX 2030 E BLK Silver 59 100% Authentic Time Left: 5d 17h 57m $202.50 with 15 bids

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Louis Vuitton Cyclone Sunglasses in excellent condition Time Left: 5d 18h 54m $201.50 with 2 bids

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NEW Maui Jim Grey Swaying Plam Blue / Grey & Pearl GS530-9.1 Woman’s Sun Glasses Time Left: 3d 1h 31m $200.00 with 1 bids

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OAKLEY Sunglasses Oakley x Ferrari Special Edition TINFOIL CARBON Used japan 33 Time Left: 4d 21h 30m $200.00 with 1 bids

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Saint Laurent Women Sl207 Jerry Sunglasses W/ Crystals $1400 Time Left: 3d 15h 49m $199.00 with 1 bids

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Vintage gold plated rimless Cartier Paris sunglasses mens M France SUPERB Time Left: 2d 12h 17m $193.24 with 17 bids

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Cartier Gold Frame Unisex Fashion Sunglasses Time Left: 36m 28s $192.50 with 49 bids

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GUCCI LADIES SPUNKY CAT EYE GOLD GREY SUNGLASSES, LOGO TIPS GG0538S 001 , BOX Time Left: 15h 32m $187.01 with 1 bids

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Wayfarer Ray-Ban Stories RW4002 Black Frame/Green Lens WITH WARRANTY Time Left: 2d 29m $183.50 with 43 bids

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RAY-BAN STORIES | WAYFARER SMART GLASSES | SHINY BLACK | GREEN LENSES Time Left: 1d 16h 17m $182.50 with 3 bids

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Oakley Badman X Titanium/Chrome Iridium Polarized Sunglasses (OO602005) Time Left: 4d 21h 28m $182.50 with 14 bids

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Maui Jim Kawika Time Left: 4d 23h 14m $182.50 with 8 bids

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Randolph Engineering - Aviators - 55mm - Bright Chrome - Polarized Glass Lens Time Left: 22h 30m $177.50 with 27 bids

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New Costa Copra 580P Sunglasses in Shiny Tortoise W/Black Temp & Silver Mirror Time Left: 1d 16h 24m $177.50 with 13 bids

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Cartier Sunglasses Wood Rimless Frame Gold Glasses Grey Lens New Time Left: 2d 22h 38m $176.50 with 4 bids

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Tom Ford Renee TF847 001 Sunglasses Black-Gold/Blue Block Lenses MSRP 430$ Time Left: 3d 13h 8m $169.00 with 1 bids

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Chanel 2022 Black Sunglasses 100% Authentic Guaranteed! $610 Time Left: 19h 9m $167.50 with 19 bids

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Cartier Sunglasses Gold Black Frame/Grey Lens Time Left: 1d 55m $166.00 with 50 bids

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Maui Jim MJ 432-2M RED SANDS Black/Blue Hawaii Polarized Sunglasses New Time Left: 18h 29m $165.50 with 7 bids

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Oakley Plate Bronze w/ Titanium Iridium Sunglasses Time Left: 2d 14m $165.50 with 10 bids

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Bose Frames Tempo Audio Sport Sunglasses - Black (839767-0110) Time Left: 41m 18s $162.50 with 8 bids

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Auth Cartier Glasses Lanieres Gold Frames 63-16-140 w/Leather case no lens Time Left: 2d 2h 13m $160.50 with 16 bids

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Chanel sunglasses Time Left: 9h 48m $159.58 with 1 bids

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Chanel sunglasses Time Left: 9h 50m $159.58 with 1 bids

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DEEP PURPLE SHADES OF DEEP PURPLE 1/1 1st STEREO PRESS G1 STAMPER Great AUDIO Time Left: 17h 17m $159.58 with 34 bids

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Oakley M Frame Fmj Hybrid Ice Time Left: 1d 17h 51m $158.37 with 1 bids

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New Maui Jim Mavericks Polarized Titanium Sunglasses B264-17 Silver/Blue Hawaii Time Left: 5d 2h 30m $155.00 with 6 bids

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Versace Sunglasses Time Left: 19h 44m $152.50 with 20 bids

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Chanel Sunglasses 5376-B-A Women's Black 2101382 Time Left: 1d 1h 52m $152.00 with 20 bids

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2013 Topps MIKE TROUT #27 Image Variation SSP Sunglasses Time Left: 2h 9m $150.00 with 1 bids

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Bose Frames Tenor Style Audio Sunglasses, New, Sealed, Black Time Left: 2d 13h 41m $150.00 with 1 bids

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Gucci Sunglasses Time Left: 18h 52m $149.50 with 17 bids

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DITA-LANCIER LSA400 Grey & Gold Frame Gradient Sunglasses 56 mm Time Left: 12h 59m $147.50 with 12 bids

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CUSTOM OAKLEY RACING JACKET SUNGLASSES W/EXTRAS Time Left: 18h 5m $147.50 with 12 bids

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CAZAL Authentic Mod 905 Sunglasses Gold Frame 65mm Time Left: 2h 31m $145.50 with 5 bids

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Gucci Polarized Men's Sunglasses - Black Frame/Gray Lens GG0010S 004 $450.00 Time Left: 2d 1h 8m $143.50 with 4 bids

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Oakley Pro M Frame Custom Black Chrome!! David Duvall!! Very Rare!! VGC!!! Time Left: 1d 20h 53m $142.50 with 24 bids

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DITA LXN-EVO DTS403-WTI-GLD-57 CRYSTAL GREY GOLD BLUE FLASH MIRROR SUNGLASSES Time Left: 1d 14h 32m $141.00 with 15 bids

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Vintage 50s Sol Amor coil sided sunglasses Renauld France men's small/medium Time Left: 10h 51m $135.89 with 14 bids

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New Oakley Eyepatch 2 Matte Black w/ Polarized Sunglasses Time Left: 1d 1h 11m $133.00 with 13 bids

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Cazal 9099 Sunglasses Gold Frame Grey Gradient Lens Time Left: 1h 3m $132.50 with 7 bids

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Randolph Engineering - Aviator Sunglasses - 23k White Gold - 55mm Lens Time Left: 22h 29m $132.50 with 30 bids

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Vintage gold plated Cartier Paris sunglasses Vendome Louis size 56-14 France EXC Time Left: 1d 8h 41m $132.15 with 20 bids

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Off! White Rare Virgil Abloh Designer Sunglasses Square Gloss Black BNWT & Box Time Left: 1d 13h 11m $131.78 with 16 bids

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Chrome Hearts Brown Frame Blue lenses Sunglasses Time Left: 11h 49m $131.50 with 1 bids

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RARE Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses White Frame 5022 USA! Time Left: 13h 52m $129.99 with 1 bids

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Pair of 12” Vtg 1960s 70s Spun Lucite UFO Spaghetti Spare Pendant Lamp Shades Time Left: 3d 21h 54m $129.00 with 1 bids

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Gucci GG0053S 54mm Oversize Square Sunglasses - Black Time Left: 23h 1m $127.50 with 20 bids

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Oakley Dispatch 2 Brown Tortoise w/ Dark Bronze Sunglasses Time Left: 1d 1h 50m $127.50 with 15 bids

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Cartier Fashion Sunglasses Silver Frame Gradient Grey lens Time Left: 2d 47m $127.50 with 22 bids

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Cartier Unisex Black Gold Frame Grey Gradient Sunglasses Time Left: 1d 23h 18m $125.50 with 20 bids

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Cartier Glasses Trinity Demi Lune Gold Frame 50-24-140 no lens & nose pad repair Time Left: 5d 3h 29m $125.50 with 4 bids

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1978 ~Sun Lovin’ Malibu Christie NIB~ Steffie Face Peek-a-boo Tan #7745 Time Left: 29m 18s $125.00 with 1 bids

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Louis Vuitton Fendi Sunglass 2 pieces set Browns Black plastic 2501333 Time Left: 1d 1h 15m $125.00 with 22 bids

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Gucci Cat Eye Sunglasses GG0814SK Time Left: 2d 7h 29m $125.00 with 1 bids

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(4 Set) Pottery Barn 100% LINEN Striped Sheer Curtains 50x 84" Shades of Taupe Time Left: 4d 17h 40m $125.00 with 1 bids

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Ray-Ban RB4179 Men's Liteforce Square Sunglasses - Matte Black/Polarized Silver Time Left: 6d 17h 24m $124.99 with 1 bids

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