Gear Review
Costa Del Mar Jose Polarized Sunglasses - Costa 580 Glass Lens
Warranty is a joke
By Bojangles111a
Ranked #46 - Polarized Sport Sunglasses
August 31, 2011
I've had several pairs of Costas, different styles. They have good optical quality, and some do well at speed without causing your eyes to tear (biking, skiing). That being said, they seem very fragile and prone to breaking. One pair broke when I received the most gentle of hugs. Two other times they broke simply by putting them on. When I contacted Costa for warranty repair, every time they refused to honor their 'lifetime warranty' and charged me to 'warranty' (repair) their product. I am used to and prefer dealing with reputable companies that steadfastly stand behind their goods. I will never buy another Costa product, I'm going back to Ray Ban. Same good optics, real warranty protection!
View Details: Costa Del Mar Jose Polarized Sunglasses - Costa 580 Glass Lens
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Frame:
- nylon
- Hinge:
- spring
- Interchangeable Lens:
- no
- Polarized:
- yes
- Face Size:
- medium, large
- Frame Measurements:
- nose bridge [18 mm], lens length [62 mm], temple iece [120 mm]
- Case Type:
- hard
- Nose Pads:
- no
- Temple Pads:
- no
- Recommended Use:
- boating, beach, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: October 29, 2011 By: bryantpierpont
This is good info. Interesting that Costa didn't reply. Clearly, their optics are phenomenal but it's all for naught if they don't stand behind their product. Oakley's are U.S. made and they do (or have so far with me) stood behind their glasses. A better policy and I would switch.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes