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Sunglasses get a lot of wear during the year, especially during the summer. Most of us tend to drop, throw or even sit on our sunglasses… we’ve all made the mistake once or twice. The worst is when we throw a pair of sunnies into a handbag – without the case. How many times have you dug a pair of sunglasses out of your bag just to see them bent out of shape?
The key to getting the most longevity out of your sunglasses is to find a pair with a warranty. Sure, we can try to avoid breaking sunglasses altogether, but the truth is that life happens and our accessories break. It’s like that old saying, “You can’t make an omelette without cracking a few eggs.” The same can go for fashion: You can’t build a perfect wardrobe without cracking a few lenses.
Our suggestion is to find a pair of sunglasses that come with a manufacture warranty. This is a smart way to shop, especially if you’re spending over $100 on a single pair. And there are a lot of brands that offer this type of service.
We all love to wear our Ray-Ban sunglasses and, fortunately, they have an amazing warranty policy. It’s actually one of the best out there.
How To Fix Ray-Ban Sunglasses (Or Replace Them With A Discount!)
If your sunglasses break in any form, you can send them back to the Ray-Bans warranty center. Ship back the broken frames along with purchase information and your contact info. Ray-Ban charges a $12.50 processing fee and will determine if your glasses are covered under their warranty policy. If they are not covered, don’t fret! Ray-Ban will replace your broken sunglasses with the same pair for 50% off! The whole process is a win, win. If they can be fixed then that’s a win and if not, you get the same pair for half price and that’s most definitely a win.
And Ray-Ban isn’t the only brand who offers this type of service. We’ve rounded up the best brands to shop sunglasses from if you’re prone to breaking things.
Salt Life Sunglasses Has A Limited Lifetime Warranty
Salt Life is a reasonably-priced sunglasses brand with on-trend styles perfect for any kind of summer outfit. An average pair from here will probably cost you about $170, but you can find a style on sale for $90 if you’re lucky. Still if you find yourself paying full price, you can rest assured that damages can be fixed. The brand says that it will repair or replace damaged sunglasses for “a reasonable fee.”
Sunski Offers A Lifetime Warranty On Sunglasses
Stylish sunglass brand Sunski offers a very extensive warranty: if you break your sunglasses during normal use, the brand will replace them for you. This deal doesn’t cover lost shades, but they say if you reach out about a lost pair, the brand might “cut you a deal.” Sounds promising! This warranty covers your sunglasses for as long as you own them. And the absolute best part is that the styles from Sunski are already very affordable. Every pair is under $100, and the average price is about $58.
Quay Australia Offers A 3-Month Warranty
While Quay Australia’s warranty might not stand up against those of Ray-Ban, Salt Life and Sunski, we thought we’d mention it in case you’re interested. Especially because Quay’s styles are so adorable! Their 3-month warranty covers any manufacturing defects, and they’ll offer you a full refund or exchange under this coverage. The brand also provides a list of tips for proper sunglass care, to avoid a situation where a repair is needed. Their main point is to always bring a case with you for when you take them off.
