man i don't get it. sunglasses have about $1 worth of material to them with the more expensive part being the polycarbonate acrylic lenses with a polarizing film. these are not cutting edge nor expensive (at the volume needed per lens). add labor, transportation, overhead, etc, i can see $20-$40 for a decent pair. I figure it's worth it to pay enough that you don't get glasses that are properly lensed so as to not mess with your vision, but that's not difficult given today's technology. So what's the extra $150 buying?
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I usually buy me one pair a year. I think this year I'm going to Maui Jims myself. I had a pair a few years back I really liked, but lost somewhere in Galveston bay. lol Back 5-6 years ago Costa's warrenty policy was legit, and you could break them and get a new pair for $50 or whatever it was. Last pair I needed to send back they did me the same way they did you. Cheaper to buy a new pair than to have this pair replaced... I bought a new pair, but haven't gotten over it yet. Maui Jims will probably be my route this year.
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I had a similar experience last year. I warrantied a pair which they approved. Then I had 24 hours to agree to the replacement pair without knowing what it was and the replacement they offered me was a woman's brand. Then they wouldnt respond to my requests for a mens pair. I'll be ordering maui jims from now on.
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I didn't know Costa sold out. Have they cut corners on manufacturing or is it just the warranty issues?
I've had Costa for the last 10 years and really like them. Never found Maui Jim's that I like the style of. Plus, according to sunglasses and scuba masks I have the head width of a man twice my weight, so the Costa XL frames fit well.Last edited by CEO; 03-29-2021, 10:31 AM.
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Originally posted by cj7zrcool View PostI've been very happy with Maui Jim's since I jumped the Oakley ship.
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Originally posted by CEO View PostI didn't know Costa sold out. Have they cut corners on manufacturing or is it just the warranty issues?
I've had Costa for the last 10 years and really like them. Never found Maui Jim's that I like the style of. Plus, according to sunglasses and scuba masks I have the head width of a man twice my weight, so the Costa XL frames fit well.
People need to remember accidental damage was never covered under warranty, per the terms. Costa was just very good at covering it anyway, just like Leupold will sometimes cover accidental damage. Do I agree with the change? No. That said, I had two pairs replaced by Costa recently and I was able to pick the style, with no charge. They even upgraded my plastic lenses to glass, no charge.
The issue is they don't fix the glasses anymore last time I checked. They simply send out a new pair.
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Originally posted by tex8569 View PostI had a similar experience last year. I warrantied a pair which they approved. Then I had 24 hours to agree to the replacement pair without knowing what it was and the replacement they offered me was a woman's brand. Then they wouldnt respond to my requests for a mens pair. I'll be ordering maui jims from now on.
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