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 Re: Costa Question
[Re: jfdawson]
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02/19/16 05:27 AM
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Flippin-Out
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2 pairs of Fisch, both 580g: one blue mirror & green mirror. The green are great for sight fishing and in clear water. Blue is great for sunny days.
I bought off eBay: electromix-USA was the seller. They are legit. All Costa genuine with case and paperwork, window sticker, etc... $189 for 580g blue mirror.
You clearly have not had any dealings with the underbelly of global markets if you think a case, paperwork, etc. make them "legit". Those things are not at all difficult to clone; counterfeiters go to lengths to do a good job on those parts because it can help reduce U. S. Customs intervention or customer concern. The part that won't be worth a damn will be the frame and lenses because those are where the legitimate product costs lie. The best way is to call Costa and find out if the seller is an authorized dealer.
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Andrew Y'Barbo]
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02/19/16 01:46 PM
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Jkrez
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This is kinda weird...yesterday I had the same exact dilemma and was holding both of those glasses in my hands to decide on them. I've had Fisch for the past couple of years in glass, and wanted to see if there was a difference in Tuna and Fisch, both in glass and P.
To me, the Fisch fit my ginormous fat 22" neck head perfect, while the Tuna was very tight and looked like swimming goggles on my head.
since I already have a pair of Fisch glass in mirror blue, I went with the 580P in green, as I liked the lightness (and they were the ones they had in stock!)
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Andrew Y'Barbo]
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02/28/16 02:15 AM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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I ended up swinging by Tackle Addict today. Shane was very helpful with selecting a frame and explaining benefits. I am know an owner of Tuna Alleys
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Andrew Y'Barbo]
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02/28/16 03:23 AM
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rxkid2001
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What lens did you go with?
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Andrew Y'Barbo]
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02/28/16 04:13 AM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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400g blue. He didn't have the 580g blue in the tuna alleys
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Flippin-Out]
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02/28/16 02:07 PM
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Okie Poke
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There are two brands in apparel/accessories most counterfeited I believe: North Face, and Costa del Mar. I wouldn't go near eBay for either. How do these counterfeiters get away with this? I found the exact pair of Costas I've been searching for on ebay yesterday. Normal price is $249. This accessory places had them for $161??? New tags and all...and this place is rated 5 stars? I don't understand that it's taking a risk if it's a 100% guarantee money back if not completely satisfied. Please chime in if you can explain how they do this....
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Andrew Y'Barbo]
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02/28/16 04:04 PM
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Pumadon
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Remember guarantees are only as good as the person offering it. They still have to perform on that guarantee and when it is mail order, to many risks.
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Okie Poke]
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02/28/16 09:05 PM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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There are two brands in apparel/accessories most counterfeited I believe: North Face, and Costa del Mar. I wouldn't go near eBay for either. How do these counterfeiters get away with this? I found the exact pair of Costas I've been searching for on ebay yesterday. Normal price is $249. This accessory places had them for $161??? New tags and all...and this place is rated 5 stars? I don't understand that it's taking a risk if it's a 100% guarantee money back if not completely satisfied. Please chime in if you can explain how they do this.... At that price he is making money. Chances are he is a dealer moving inventory.
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Re: Costa Question
[Re: Andrew Y'Barbo]
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02/28/16 09:31 PM
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Big Swimbait
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I have now bought 4 pair from these guys - 3 for me & 1 for my wife: http://www.steepandcheap.com/home?avad=55963_d88a58a2Go to accessories, then use the pull down menu for Costa. Since they move close outs for a lot of major outdoor manufacturers, you have to check often. Too bad their fishing selection is geared for high end fly rodders.
Last edited by Big Swimbait; 02/28/16 09:32 PM. Reason: spelling
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