An unexpected members exclusive experience
The extras packed into the delivery (purchased through Eyeglasses.com--who added an unexpectedly rapid shipment experience) reinforced the genuine newness of these Duck's Unlimited frames, named Focus. I researched this frame for a bit before purchasing. These Focus frames carry the Ducks Unlimited authentic logo, and were designed by The McGee Group in Georgia, which has been an American based company in Georgia for the past 40 years. Unlike purchasing at the local opticians, where the frames are already extracted from the original packaging, instead these frames came bundled with all those genuinely new extras, such as:
1... the plastic protective sleeve over the frame's arms
2...the coated cardboard spacer (with the Ducks Unlimited logo proudly visible) tucked behind the lenses, but in front of the folded-down frame arms
3...plastic bag encasing the entire frame
4...the original wonderful Ducks Unlimited zipper case
5...medium integrity foam bag encasing the entire Ducks Unlimited case
6...outer shipping container
So in every detail, the inner packaged frame was completely protected by any unknown variables from causing any harm during any portion of delivery. And the marketing included with the frames provided an almost member's exclusive feel to opening the frames for the first time. All those extras I hadn't expected and rarely even think about, but provided a value-added experience. I continue feeling being part of a greater community wearing these frames, even after having passed through all that initial marketing experience. A portion of my purchase is redistributed to Ducks Unlimited for preserving wetland environments and their ecosystems (including of course ducks).