Dior Sunglasses - Durability Question

[freelancer]

I'm not sure where to post this as I originally had it in the wrong forum but I'm in need of some expert advice.

I just bought a pair of Dior sunglasses on eBay - Escrime SESMD - they arrived in perfect condition but in cleaning the lenses, I noticed one of them was loose and if you pull hard enough, it can pop out where the lense connects with the bridge. When I mean loose, I mean it moves from side to side a few mm. I've attached a photo:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/cricketc/DIOR_ESCRIME_F_SESMD_01.jpg

I took it to my local optical store but they weren't sure how to fix them as it's a bit of an odd problem.

I contacted the eBay store and they told me to send them back and that they would repair it. Is this a good idea or should I just leave the problem and hope they aren't too flimsy.

What is your professional opinion? Would really appreciate some expert advice. Thank you!

[cocoisland58]

My "professional" opinion is that you have bought a knock-off.

[Cindy K]

Moves a few mm? Yikes. I'd say that's a problem. Can probably be fixed though- the temporal side of the frame which the lens is riveted to only on the lateral side needs to be bent inwards towards the bridge a miniscule amount. The lenses are held in place by the two attachment pins (screws) on the side and are 'braced' on the raised bridge- needs to have the tension increased just enough to 'hold' the lens in place. Definitely return them to where you purchased them- you'll end up with greater problems with the lenses if you don't.

[Steve Machol]

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