Luke Barnes Posted January 2, 2022 Posted January 2, 2022 Costa is having a huge sale and I have some gift cards so I am thinking about picking up a pair of polarized Costa sunglasses. I havent looked into whether they have different lenses for different things, I just saw tons of models that said polarized. What are peoples experience with them? Quote
LonnieP Posted January 2, 2022 Posted January 2, 2022 I have 2 pair and love them. I have a pair of 580p blue mirrored for everyday wear and a pair with 580G green mirrored for fishing. 580p are plastic lenses and 580g are glass. The plastic are lighter but scratch easier. The glass lenses are clearer but heavier and more expensive.Best thing to do is go to a dealer who sells them and try them on before you order because every frame fits differently. 1 1 Quote
Super User gim Posted January 2, 2022 Super User Posted January 2, 2022 The G is for glass lens and the P is for polycarbonate lens. Glass is higher quality but it costs more and is heavier. It can shatter too. If you haven’t ever had a glass lens pair of shades, it’s a good idea to go try some at a retailer as @LonnieP mentioned.  I have a pair of fantails with green mirror polycarbonate lenses. I use them in sunny and cloudy conditions.  I’ve had them for 3 seasons now. I wish I would have been using them a lot longer. 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 2, 2022 Super User Posted January 2, 2022 I would personally go with the polycarbonate lenses - that's the same material used in safety glasses, or safety lenses in prescription glasses...which I have. 1 Quote
Luke Barnes Posted January 3, 2022 Author Posted January 3, 2022 This is where I found them on sale. I know nothing about them except they are good quality shades, so I dont know how to spot a fake. This site is giving me weird vibes though. I dont care if they are the 2018 models, I just want them to be authentic.  https://www.sunglasshutonw-costa.com/index.php?main_page=cms_page&cpID=1 Quote
RDB Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 I have several Costa’s but the copper silver mirror is my go to for fishing…super versatile from sunny to cloudy, great contrast when sight fishing.  I have had both glass and poly and I much prefer glass.  They stay in their case in the boat and I use a lanyard when wearing.  They are slightly heavier but less than a typical glass lense…not enough for me to notice. 1 Quote
Deephaven Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 Glass is WAY better....until you catch a muskie lure to the lens when poly wins. Mine are all glass... 1 Quote
RDB Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Luke Barnes said: This is where I found them on sale. I know nothing about them except they are good quality shades, so I dont know how to spot a fake. This site is giving me weird vibes though. I dont care if they are the 2018 models, I just want them to be authentic.  https://www.sunglasshutonw-costa.com/index.php?main_page=cms_page&cpID=1 Google Vimgvk which is the name that pops up on the link you provided and look at the top results.  I think I would be careful if I were you.  It doesn’t say where they are located but based on their delivery options, I’m guessing somewhere overseas. Quote
kdubracing Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 I really like the Tuna Alley frame. I have green mirror for fishing only and blue mirror for everyday wear. Both are glass and my next pair will be glass also. Quote
Luke Barnes Posted January 3, 2022 Author Posted January 3, 2022 29 minutes ago, RDB said: Google Vimgvk which is the name that pops up on the link you provided and look at the top results.  I think I would be careful if I were you.  It doesn’t say where they are located but based on their delivery options, I’m guessing somewhere overseas. I see the accept PayPal and they are very big on anti fraud and scams. So that makes me feel better. Plus I'll be using a visa prepaid gift card so no actual account info. Quote
bigspirit Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 46 minutes ago, RDB said: I have several Costa’s but the copper silver mirror is my go to for fishing…super versatile from sunny to cloudy, great contrast when sight fishing.  I have had both glass and poly and I much prefer glass.  They stay in their case in the boat and I use a lanyard when wearing.  They are slightly heavier but less than a typical glass lense…not enough for me to notice. Same for me. By far my favorite lens and mirror combo. I wear them in any conditions; when the rain starts on a cloudy day I reach for them when driving. Amazing how much glare they cut out 1 Quote
RDB Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 23 minutes ago, Luke Barnes said: I see the accept PayPal and they are very big on anti fraud and scams. So that makes me feel better. Plus I'll be using a visa prepaid gift card so no actual account info. Do what you think is best.  Just remember that Costa’s are top of the line glasses and I would be leary of anyone offering them at 50% off.  I’m not big on companies that when searched, the top hits refer to them as scams.  Did you find their address?  What about a customer service number?  Can you find anything about the company?  In my experience, when something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  I hope I don’t sound harsh…I’m just cautious and hate to see others taken advantage of. 1 Quote
Luke Barnes Posted January 3, 2022 Author Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, RDB said: Do what you think is best.  Just remember that Costa’s are top of the line glasses and I would be leary of anyone offering them at 50% off.  I’m not big on companies that when searched, the top hits refer to them as scams.  Did you find their address?  What about a customer service number?  Can you find anything about the company?  In my experience, when something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  I hope I don’t sound harsh…I’m just cautious and hate to see others taken advantage of. Thank you for the sound advice. I was 75% convinced not to buy from them but this put me over the top. I'm going to research best polarized glasses $50 and under now. 1 Quote
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted January 3, 2022 Super User Posted January 3, 2022 41 minutes ago, Luke Barnes said: I'm going to research best polarized glasses $50 and under now. Strike king s11 ?? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 3, 2022 Global Moderator Posted January 3, 2022 I would not buy another pair of Costas since their warranty changed. My last pair of glass lense I bought, the rubber on the bridge of the nose fell off completely after a couple years and they will do nothing for me. I believe they were bought out and that's why the change happened. 1 Quote
LonnieP Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Luke Barnes said: Thank you for the sound advice. I was 75% convinced not to buy from them but this put me over the top. I'm going to research best polarized glasses $50 and under now. Calcutta glasses are good for the price. Around $20 a pair Quote
Luke Barnes Posted January 3, 2022 Author Posted January 3, 2022 14 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: I would not buy another pair of Costas since their warranty changed. My last pair of glass lense I bought, the rubber on the bridge of the nose fell off completely after a couple years and they will do nothing for me. I believe they were bought out and that's why the change happened. They are owned by a company called COGS, which owns Native Eyewear that bass pro sells. Quote
txchaser Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 580P in Green Mirror for general purpose. There's an awful lot of stuff flying my direction when I'm fishing, and I've taken a frog in the forehead from another anglers early hookset. Hard enough to break the skin. Get the poly. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 5, 2022 Super User Posted January 5, 2022 I know you have moved on from Costa, but I will say this about ANY pair of sunglasses you intend to buy. Go try them on!!!! I have owned 8 or 9 pair of Oakleys and 4 or 5 pair of Costas. I can tell you from experience that I didn't try some of them on before I bought them and I hated them. It sucks dropping $150 on a pair of glasses and you hate the way they fit. Especially if you are wearing them 6-8 hours on the water. 2 1 Quote
Dvo509 Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 I love my costas but to my knowledge Bajio Sunglasses is a new company started by people that started Costa after they sold the company. Not sure how true this is but a local Tackle Shop that sells their sunglasses told me this. They also have glass lenses.  I still wear costas and the best lens in my opinion around is the green 580g. Also the the Silver sunrise Glass lens is money in low light. Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 10:49 PM, Luke Barnes said: Thank you for the sound advice. I was 75% convinced not to buy from them but this put me over the top. I'm going to research best polarized glasses $50 and under now.  I have a couple pair of Costas and while I like them, the Suncloud polarized glasses that are a little over $50 are not far behind in quality. The Suncloud glasses are my everyday driving glasses but I often wear them fishing. If you are fishing ultra-clear Great Lakes water then I can see getting the Costas but otherwise I'd get the Sunclouds and spend the $150+ you save on other fishing gear.  Quote
Super User gim Posted January 5, 2022 Super User Posted January 5, 2022 9 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: Go try them on!!!! Completely agree. That's exactly what I did. I went to a retailer and tried on multiple models with both the polycarbonate and glass lenses in various colors. Then I bought the ones I liked on Amazon for half the price.  I don't think the associate cared for it when I told them I just wanted to try them on, but I said I'd buy them there if they price matched the online cost. They didn't, so that was that. 1 Quote
Gera Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 Its a shame that the site is most likely a scam, at those prices I would have bought quite a few of them.  2 hours ago, gimruis said: Completely agree. That's exactly what I did. I went to a retailer and tried on multiple models with both the polycarbonate and glass lenses in various colors. Then I bought the ones I liked on Amazon for half the price.  I don't think the associate cared for it when I told them I just wanted to try them on, but I said I'd buy them there if they price matched the online cost. They didn't, so that was that.  Are the ones on Amazon legit?? I been having second toughs on getting them since the prices are so low compared to everywhere else Quote
Luke Barnes Posted January 5, 2022 Author Posted January 5, 2022 12 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: I know you have moved on from Costa, but I will say this about ANY pair of sunglasses you intend to buy. Go try them on!!!! I have owned 8 or 9 pair of Oakleys and 4 or 5 pair of Costas. I can tell you from experience that I didn't try some of them on before I bought them and I hated them. It sucks dropping $150 on a pair of glasses and you hate the way they fit. Especially if you are wearing them 6-8 hours on the water. I need to go to BPS and try some on. That's something im worried too is fit and comfort so trying them on is a must. Quote
Super User gim Posted January 5, 2022 Super User Posted January 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, Gera said: Are the ones on Amazon legit?? I been having second toughs on getting them since the prices are so low compared to everywhere else Yes, 100% legit. Comes with a hard case, lens cleaning cloth, and warranty.  I'd buy them at a retailer if they'd price match. I see some fantails on Amazon with the 580p lenses for 83 bucks. That's a steal. Quote
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