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Is Costa Del Mar worth buying in 2024?

Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:29 pm
Posted by braves21
Member since Sep 2022
504 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:29 pm
I know they got bought out awhile ago but they have some pretty good frames. Would you spend $150 for a pair?
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120190 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:30 pm to
Do they still have lifetime warranty?

Mine are 20+ years old. Have sent them in 4 times and only paid postage
Posted by WM_Tiger
NELA
Member since May 2017
1573 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:30 pm to
A resounding NO
Posted by im4LSU
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Aug 2004
31930 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:31 pm to
Im not spending $150 on sunglasses unless they are ANSI, prescription, and I can add all the bells and whistles to the lenses.

So to answer your question, a set of frames off the rack, absolutely not.
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
11543 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:32 pm to
Bajio is where it’s at now baw. Started by folks that used to work for Costa before they got bought out.
Posted by TJack
BR
Member since Dec 2018
1290 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:40 pm to
Gonna need net worth numbers, age, marital status, kids?
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
66406 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:42 pm to
quote:

Im not spending $150 on sunglasses


Sorry you’re poor.
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39444 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:43 pm to
Nah,

Smith or Maui Jim if you want quality.
Posted by Beessnax
Member since Nov 2015
9131 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:44 pm to
I was just noticing some on sale at Palmetto State Armory if anyone thinks these are a good deal.

Costa @ Palmetto
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
25576 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:47 pm to
quote:

I know they got bought out awhile ago but they have some pretty good frames. Would you spend $150 for a pair?


They still have quality lens so if you like them and don't lose glasses regularly then get them. I still have Revos from 25 years ago and Vuarnets from much farther back so I always feel like I get my fair use out of them. I prefer Persols today and don't like most of the CDM frames but they are good sunglasses.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
63217 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:51 pm to
If you order now, you get a free pair of frat straps and PFG with your glasses.
Posted by bad93ex
Member since Sep 2018
27031 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:54 pm to
Love mine but lifetime warranty is not a thing anymore
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
30369 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:05 pm to
Thanks PapaPogey!
Posted by Hangit
The Green Swamp
Member since Aug 2014
39068 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:06 pm to
quote:

Is Costa Del Mar worth buying in 2024?


Boca del Vista has a way less intrusive HOA.
Posted by WaydownSouth
Stratton Oakmont
Member since Nov 2018
8134 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:06 pm to
No. Buy $50 Shady Rays instead. Look like Costas and have excellent warranty
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
52387 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:08 pm to
I was always a big Costa fan until I found some Shady Rays that fit my head perfectly, they were like $50.00.

I broke them (my fault) and they sent me a new pair for the cost of shipping.
Posted by brgfather129
Los Angeles, CA
Member since Jul 2009
17098 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:11 pm to
quote:

Would you spend $150 for a pair?


No. But I will continue to buy Randolph.
Posted by Pandy Fackler
Member since Jun 2018
14001 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:12 pm to
I'm a fan of the fathoms but I only buy glass lenses.
Posted by elprez00
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2011
29365 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:14 pm to
quote:

Bajio

Lenses are excellent but they really need more variety. I have a pair of Maui Jims i really like.

Costas warranty is dogshit now. I’ll wear the pair I have until they break but won’t be buying another one.
Posted by Pandy Fackler
Member since Jun 2018
14001 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:15 pm to
Check out Woot. From time to time, you can get glass lense Costas for dirt cheap and polarized Persols for less than 200 bucks.

In fact, right now Steve McQueen Persols are 179 bucks.

Persol Men's Polarized Steve McQueen Sunglasses - $179.99 - Free shipping for Prime members LINK
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