anyone sent their costas in for lens repair?

[XtremeAngler]

I read they wont replace just one lens, but only both of them. I called to try and get an estimate cost but all I got was a computer. Couldnt get a real person to talk to me. So my question is does anyone have an idea what it will cost to replace the lens? I'm almost thinking I might as well buy a new pair. I have the stringer with 400 green mirrors

[Explorer21]

I got a new pair for Donna this week and the lady at Bass Pro gave me a sheet of paper that had phone numbers, etc on how to send them in and to get estimates. If you are there, go ask them.

She also told they have a life time warranty, so I would think the cost is $ 0, but I am not for use.

[fishingrx]

I have replaced my 580 lenses twice (my own carelessness) and yes you have to replace both lenses. They told me the lenses are a matched set and will not replace just one...I believe I paid around $120 each time.

[Deke]

Damn, $120!! I had to send in a pair of my Maui Jims(my fault). It was $70 for new lenses on a $279 pair or glasses. That is acceptable IMO. All I hear is how Costas have so many issues. I wear Smith Action Optics to fish, and Mauis as my everyday glasses. The Smiths glass lenses are great and I have not had one issue with them in 4 years. IMO Costas are what Oakleys use to be, more about marketing than anything else.

[Jampilot]

I read they wont replace just one lens, but only both of them. I called to try and get an estimate cost but all I got was a computer. Couldnt get a real person to talk to me. So my question is does anyone have an idea what it will cost to replace the lens? I'm almost thinking I might as well buy a new pair. I have the stringer with 400 green mirrors

I just sent mine in to have the lenses replaced. It looks like the coating is seperating. They are supposed to have a lifetime warranty for manufacturers defects. Hopefully it won't cost me anything. We'll see.

[WestEndAngler]

I've never had one issue with my costa wavekiller 580's I wear them daily

[jjtroutkiller]

My older Costa's all had to have the ear pieces replaced because the rubber was falling off. They did replace all of the ear pieces but did not touch anything else, I would have paid extra if they had been cleaned or the lenses polished. Still great glasses and they did uphold their end of the deal on the warranty.

[yak attack]

Costa del Mar replaced my lens for a $10 or so processing charge and they were 3+ years old. They were scratched on the inside of the lens where the ear piece contacts the lens when you close them. I wrote a letter stating that I thought this was a design defect and not due to my misuse. I did the same thing with my Magellan glasses from Academy and they were replaced free also.

[XtremeAngler]

Thanks for the input guys. Mine have nothing to do with a defect unfortunately. My uncle cracked one of them. I still don't know if I want to send them in or not. Its stupid you have to pay a $12 processing fee just to find out the cost of the damage. I cannot understand that.

[Deke]

. I still don't know if I want to send them in or not. Its stupid you have to pay a $12 processing fee just to find out the cost of the damage. I cannot understand that.

It never ends, it seems that people constantly have their hands in your pockets these days(insert your perverted thoughts here). Nickle and dime you to death.

[XtremeAngler]

In case anyone is interested for future reference, I did end up sending my Costas in for repair. Turned out to be $63 for the lenses which wasn't extremely unreasonable in my opinion considering these shades retail for $189.99. Plus you have to pay the BS "processing fee" and shipping back to you so it came out to 80 something total, but it still beats a new pair. Glasses look good as new

[kenny]

In case anyone is interested for future reference, I did end up sending my Costas in for repair. Turned out to be $63 for the lenses which wasn't extremely unreasonable in my opinion considering these shades retail for $189.99. Plus you have to pay the BS "processing fee" and shipping back to you so it came out to 80 something total, but it still beats a new pair. Glasses look good as new

Glad it worked out for you XA!

[Jampilot]

In case anyone is interested for future reference, I did end up sending my Costas in for repair. Turned out to be $63 for the lenses which wasn't extremely unreasonable in my opinion considering these shades retail for $189.99. Plus you have to pay the BS "processing fee" and shipping back to you so it came out to 80 something total, but it still beats a new pair. Glasses look good as new

I sent mine in to have the lenses replaced, due to the coating seperating.
They replaced the lenses and the 'C' logo on the right temple. I was only charged the "procedding fee". It took only 9 days from the time I mailed them to the time I received them back. I am very happy with the repairs. It is basically a new pair of $189 Costa's for $13.

[aqua pimp]

I love the Costas as I have bought probably 10 or so pairs in the last 5 or 6 years. I have sent in a few pairs and they took care of them fast and cheap.... However, I'm getting tired of the lenses fading after a few months and the ear pices comming apart. For the $$$ these cost I think they should hold up better than they do. I wear mine everyday rain or shine and can't live with out my glasses. I'm gonna try a pair of fishgillz next. Buying a pair this week. If they don't work I'm gonna give Oakley a try. I use to wear Oakley all thew time in my surfing days and they held up nice. Time for something new....

AQUA PIMP

[kenny]

I love the Costas as I have bought probably 10 or so pairs in the last 5 or 6 years. I have sent in a few pairs and they took care of them fast and cheap.... However, I'm getting tired of the lenses fading after a few months and the ear pices comming apart. For the $$$ these cost I think they should hold up better than they do. I wear mine everyday rain or shine and can't live with out my glasses. I'm gonna try a pair of fishgillz next. Buying a pair this week. If they don't work I'm gonna give Oakley a try. I use to wear Oakley all thew time in my surfing days and they held up nice. Time for something new....

AQUA PIMP

If you don't need a Rx then any of the glasses you mentioned should work. Smith Action Optics are what I have. The same pair for the last six or seven years, and I put in a lot a days on the water.(They did replace the frames for free two years ago)