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re: Is Costa Del Mar worth buying in 2024?

Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:21 pm to
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
63060 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:21 pm to
Eye protection is ubiquitous. You can find the right stuff for $20 if you want to. Costa has slightly better tech but mostly it's brand awareness at this point.
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
13905 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:22 pm to
580G’s baw, but the easy warranty is nomo.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41584 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:27 pm to
I use my HSA to get a new pair of prescription costas every now and then
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29254 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:34 pm to
I have multiple pairs of Costas including some Zane's I wore exclusively for over 10 years. They have all been replaced by Maui Jims. The lenses are just better.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56043 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 9:54 pm to
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Is Costa Del Mar worth buying in 2024?


It depends on your priorities. Costas are the highest quality glasses that I have ever owned. If you value well built products, you should consider a pair.

On the other hand, if you are constantly losing your stuff or jus don’t place a priority on that kind of quality, you should probably opt for something cheaper.
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
81851 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 10:24 pm to
I don't really love those mate
This post was edited on 3/16/24 at 10:25 pm
Posted by Purple Spoon
Hoth
Member since Feb 2005
17850 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 10:33 pm to
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580G’s baw, but the easy warranty is nomo.



Broke mine during hunting season. Submitted a claim that got denied but they did give me a voucher for 50% off a new pair so I was ok with that considering it was my fault and I was just testing the system
Posted by saintkenn
Saintkenn
Member since Nov 2012
821 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 10:41 pm to
Tried the shady rays route and loved how they look, only issue is that the lenses are 'coated polarized' and over time the coated will flake off.
Posted by Chingon Ag
Member since Nov 2018
2807 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 10:49 pm to
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In fact, right now Steve McQueen Persols are 179 bucks.


Those things are fricking hideous.
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
28429 posts
Posted on 3/16/24 at 11:35 pm to
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Vuarnets

Posted by killedbyindians
Earth
Member since Jun 2022
1172 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 12:21 am to
580g lenses are still good but their frames are cheap the rubber pieces disintegrate and getting them warrantied is a shite process now. Maui Jim’s, Fin Noir, Smith’s are my current favorites.
Posted by BregmansWheelbarrow
Member since Mar 2020
2641 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 12:53 am to
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Bajio is where it’s at now baw


People that wear those are like people that wear Hoka shoes. Secure enough in their comfort to not care that they look like complete fricking dorks.
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124479 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 1:20 am to
Blenders are where it’s at

Posted by JackieTreehorn
Malibu
Member since Sep 2013
29103 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 1:49 am to
White Oakleys are the only way to go for a true Baw.
Posted by DevilDagNS
Member since Dec 2017
2681 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 4:51 am to
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Do they still have lifetime warranty? Mine are 20+ years old. Have sent them in 4 times and only paid postage


Same. Between replaced lenses and frames, I’m prob on my sixth pair. Not a bad deal.
Posted by im4LSU
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Aug 2004
32004 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 4:59 am to
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Sorry you’re poor.


Sorry you lack reading comprehension skills. I said I wouldnt if they were just bullshite straight off the rack.

The sunglasses I have right now cost me $350 (legit) because I was able to customize them to my needs. They are polarized, scratch resistant, ANSI-Z87, prescription glasses with blue light protection.

Piss off kid.
Posted by Warfarer
Dothan, AL
Member since May 2010
12128 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 7:15 am to
I would say the opposite. You seem to have had a great experience with their warranty department and I will say that I have had awful times with them. I wouldn't buy another pair due to the service department. They want about 10-15 dollars handling fee when they look at them and they always tell you some bullshite about needing new lenses. I had a lense that was chipped and scratched due to the rubber melting away between the frame and lens and they charged me 75 to replace lenses and then they put the wrong lenses in them.
Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
11510 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 7:17 am to
I like Hobie's... but only because they fit my face well. My prescription sunglasses are oakleys, again, because they fit well. I like Maui Jim's but I can't find a pair that fits well. So for me, sunglasses are a tool, and well, I really don't care if my tools are stylish, I care that they work and the hobies and oakleys fit the bill. I wish the hobies I like could be had in prescriptions. I was told I could buy aftermarket lenses for them but I haven't looked into that.
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
66446 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 9:11 am to
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They are polarized, scratch resistant, ANSI-Z87, prescription glasses with blue light protection.



Ok nerd
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35565 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 10:55 am to
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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.


I can speak for those brands as well as I own pairs of all of them.

My go-to is a pair of Salt Optics. Great sunglasses and another company that takes care of its' customers.
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