Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Finding Defects in Glasses
• Method 2 of 3: Checking the originality of the packaging
• Method 3 of 3: Opinion about the seller
• Tips
• What do you need

When it comes to sunglasses, nothing beats the classic Ray-Ban sunglasses. Whether you're looking for a classic Wayfarer, Dirty Harry aviator goggles, or a sophisticated and elegant pair of Clubmasters, there is nothing better than Ray-Bans. Don't be robbed - be a smart shopper. Find out how to tell the difference between a real product and a cheap imitation so you can wear your Ray-Bans with confidence.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Finding Defects in Glasses

1. 1 Look and look for seams on the plastic. All Ray-Ban originals are made from high quality materials using the finest manufacturing processes. Specifically, the plastic frames for Ray-Ban glasses are cut from a single piece of acetate and hand polished. That is why you should not find any roughness, serifs, but especially the seams on my glasses. These are indicators of a cheap manufacturing process, and they are incontrovertible proof that the glasses are not really Ray-Ban, as they are charged for.
   • The seams on fakes for Ray-Ban can be anywhere, but most often they are located in the places where the plastic joins - namely, on the top edges of the glasses above the lenses and on the top of the "temples" that hold on to the ears.
2. 2 Check for an unreasonably light weight feeling. Grab your Ray-Bans. Turn them over. Gently toss up about 5 centimeters and catch. They should have some weight, appear solid and durable. They should not appear to be unusually light, thin or fragile glasses. If it seems to you that your glasses do not have enough weight to keep several separate pieces of paper from the gusts of wind, then there is a high probability that it is a fake.
   • Real Ray-Bans have metal support struts inside the temples that sit on your ears and are responsible for most of their weight. If your model has transparent temples (such as Clubmaster Squares), then you should be able to see these posts. If you do not see them, then you can understand that you are wearing a fake.
3. 3 Check if the lenses are made of glass or not. Take off your glasses and look at them from the front. Tap the lenses lightly with your fingernail. If they look, feel and “sound” like real glass, then that's a good indication - many Ray-Bans use real glass for their lenses. Non-glass lenses don't necessarily mean your glasses are fake, unless they look too cheap, cloudy, or poor quality.
   • If your lenses don't look like glass, don't panic - some Ray-Ban models use non-glass lenses, but they are still made from the highest quality materials. To be clear, perfectly clear glass lenses are a sign that your glasses may be real, but non-glass lenses do not necessarily mean the opposite.
4. 4 Look at the quality of the metal hinges. Open your glasses and look at them from behind. The hinges located at the corners of the glasses must be of high quality metal. They should be neatly bolted to the goggles and not glued or adhered to with cheap plastic - as noted earlier, these are signs of cheap, rushed manufacturing processes.
   • Many - but not all - Ray-Bans have unique metal hinges that contain seven metal "prongs" that are locked together. If they are, then this is a good sign, but their absence should not be a cause for concern, as other types of high-quality metal hinges are sometimes used (for example, for Ray-Ban's Aviators and Clubmasters).
5. 5 Look for low quality engravings on the corner of the lenses. Take a look at the front of your glasses. If you are wearing models like the Wayfarer or Clubmasters, you should see a small, silver, flat diamond or oval mark on the corner of the lens. It should be crisp, shiny and skillfully executed. You shouldn't be able to scrape off this shiny material, and the mark itself shouldn't look like it's easy to remove. If the engraving looks handicraft, then most likely your glasses are fake.
6. 6 One of the lenses should have a barely visible, etched abbreviation "RB". Most Ray-Ban models have a small, almost indistinguishable "RB" logo engraved on the front of one of the lenses. It should be small and close to the edge of the lens, but it will be easier to see it if you shine at an angle on the glasses. If your glasses are fake, then you may not see it or it will be smeared or carelessly engraved.
   • However, it should be borne in mind that some models before 2000 may be engraved with "BL". This means the name of the company "Bausch & Lomb", which originally owned Ray-Ban. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban to the Italian company Luxottica. This new ownership is reflected in the packaging and labeling of all modern Ray-Bans (see below).
7. 7 Check the quality of the nasal fixation pads. Every element of genuine Ray-Ban glasses is made from the highest quality materials - even the tiny pads that fit over your nose when you wear the glasses. They should be made of branded, comfortable and elastic material. They should not give the impression of being fragile, smooth and slippery and can be easily removed.
   • You can also look for the small “RB” logo embossed on the metal center of the nose pad. It may appear on many (but not all) Ray-Bans as a quality seal.
8. 8 Check if the logo is evenly located on the temple of the glasses. Take off your glasses and look at them from the side. The handwritten Ray-Ban logo should be on the temple of the glasses. Take a close look at it - it should be clear, professionally executed, more or less aligned to the "temples" of the glasses. If the logo itself seems to be of poor quality, or attached to one side of the glasses with glue or a pin, then your glasses are most likely not the original.
   • Obviously, Ray-Ban models with very thin temples, such as the Aviators, do not have a logo.
9. 9 Look for the model number on the inside of the temple “temple”. Take a look at the inner part of the “temples” of the glasses, which is adjacent to your ears. If you have a Wayfarer or Clubmasters model, you should be able to see white text on the temple. On the left temple of the glasses, you should see the serial number and manufacturer's code. On the right temple you should see the Ray-Ban logo, the 'Made in Italy' lettering and the stylized 'CE' (a sign that these glasses are certified for sale in Europe). If this text is not present, or it is blurred, or poorly printed, then there is almost a 100% chance that your glasses are fake.
   • If you still have the original Ray-Ban packaging, check the serial numbers on the glasses and on one of the box labels for a match. If they do not match, then this is a clear sign of deception.
   • Again, because the arms of the Aviators are too narrow, there is no text inside the arms of these models.

Method 2 of 3: Checking the originality of the packaging

1. 1 Check the serial numbers on your glasses box. If you bought new glasses, they should come in a box with a large white shipping sticker. This sticker should contain important information to identify your glasses - if not, then most likely the glasses are fake. Official Ray-Ban glasses packaging must include the following on the sticker:
   • Model number: Starts with "RB" or "ORB" followed by four digits.
   • Submodel number: starts with a letter followed by four digits.
   • Lens type code: combination - one letter / one number (for example, "2N").
   • Lens thickness (in millimeters): two-digit number.
2. 2 Examine the cover, how well it is made. All Ray-Ban glasses must come in their own case - if yours do not have a case (for example, if your glasses came in a plastic bag), then this can be a cause for concern, unless you bought them in the secondary market (at a pawnshop, For example). A spectacle case must display the following marks of excellence:
   • Crisp, shiny gold-colored logo on the front left side. It should read "100% UV Protection - Ray-Ban - Sunglasses By Luxottica".
   • Ray-Ban logo on the clasp.
   • A material that resembles leather in structure and feel.
   • Sturdy, protective front compartment.
   • Neatly stitched lines.
3. 3 Check for errors in the brochure. Usually, real Ray-Bans are packaged with a small brochure that tells you about the product you have purchased, contains promotional images, and more. This brochure must be flawlessly printed on glossy quality paper. In addition, all genuine Ray-Ban brochures are carefully reviewed and revised prior to publication. If there is any mistake in the brochure - be it spelling, grammar, or error in fact, then this is a warning sign.
4. 4 Check the quality of the eyeglass wiper. Ray-Bans almost always come with a small piece of cloth to keep the lenses from getting dirty. If it is not in a clean plastic envelope in the package with glasses, then you may have acquired a fake. If there is such fabric in the package, but it looks poorly made, then this may also be a sign of a fake. Look for the following possible defects on the fabric:
   • Stains and signs of previous use
   • Fine, coarse, or dilapidated structure
   • Loose stitches
   • Cheap kind of material
5. 5 Check the quality mark on the lenses. Ray-Ban glasses are sold with unique stickers attached to the lenses as a seal of quality. It should be black with gold (but not yellow) and in the middle of the black star, prominently display the Ray-Ban logo. Along the edges should be the text "100% UV Protection" and "Sunglasses by Luxottica". The following possible defects are cause for concern:
   • Missing or poorly spelled text
   • Logo or star off center
   • There is glue under the sticker (it should stick to the lens using static, not like a regular sticker)

Method 3 of 3: Opinion about the seller

1. 1 Buy only from licensed retailers. When it comes to buying Ray-Ban glasses, not all retailers can be considered the same. Some, unfortunately, practice the sale of counterfeits, or, which is relevant in the case of secondary markets, may be indifferent to the presence of counterfeits in their assortment. To be sure of what you are buying only genuine, high quality Ray-Ban glasses, contact only those retailers licensed to sell from Ray-Ban Corporation.
   • If you live in the United States, you can use the store locator on the official Ray-Ban website to find licensed sellers near you.
2. 2 Beware of sentences that are "too good to be true." As with many luxury goods, if Ray-Bans appear stolen, they probably are. Since Ray-Ban prices vary widely by brand and model, they never get cheaper. Handcrafted from the finest materials, Ray-Ban is a premium product sold at a premium price. Do not trust sub-market offers to buy Ray-Ban, even if the supplier has some reasonable excuse for the discount.
   • For example, you should know that Ray-Ban's Wayfarer glasses range in price from $ 60 to $ 300.
3. 3 When in doubt, buy directly from Ray-Ban. If you are even a little unsure of the seller's honesty, why take the risk? To be sure of the authenticity of Ray-Ban, simply buy these glasses from their official website ray-ban.com. The Ray-Ban website will allow you to easily navigate the catalog, making it far preferable to any shady seller you might turn to.
4. 4 Think about why the idea of ​​wearing a fake is a bad idea. Like most imitations, the Ray-Ban counterfeit is not as high quality as the real product. They are almost always poorly made, most of the time they break, and they look very unattractive. However, in addition to these commonplace reasons, there are several others that can make a fake even less attractive for you as a buyer. Below are a few additional reasons why you might want to avoid buying and using fake Ray-Bans:
   • A counterfeit may not provide you with sufficient UV protection. In fact, wearing sunglasses without UV protection can be even worse for your eyes than if you weren't wearing sunglasses at all.
   • Fakes are almost never guaranteed, so if they break (which happens a lot more often than real Ray-Bans), you're out of luck.
   • Counterfeits can be produced in factories or businesses that exploit their workers. The habit of buying counterfeit products can unwittingly support the misconduct of entrepreneurs in other parts of the world.

Tips

• Check the Ray-Ban imprint on the right and left sides of the glasses.
• The warranty must be neat, well cut, and free of errors in text or structure.
• Typically, only Wayfarers come with an additional brochure detailing the Ray-Ban signs.
• Think about the price you paid for Ray-Bans. If they sound acceptable, then assure yourself that they are most likely genuine.

What do you need

• Good lighting to check
• Glasses, if you wear them, for a thorough check
• List of model numbers from the Ray-Ban website