When you want to improve your appearance, you can use glasses from Ray-Ban products. By using Ray-Ban, you can customize your appearance. Whether you want to look classic, casual, or formal, you can't go wrong with Ray-Ban glasses. You also have to be a savvy consumer to know and distinguish between fake and genuine Ray-Ban products so that you can appear confident.
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Method 1 of 3: Find Production Failures on Glasses
Step 1. Notice and feel the surface of the plastic
All genuine Ray-Ban products are made from the highest quality materials using the best manufacturing processes. Especially the plastic part of the Ray-Ban glasses which is cut by one piece of acetate. Therefore, you should check for scratches and rough spots on the surface of your glasses. If there are scratches or rough spots, then the glasses you bought are fake Ray-ban glasses. If there are no scratches or rough spots on your glasses, then your Ray-Ban glasses are genuine Ray-Ban products.
The surface of the fake Ray-Ban can be seen anywhere. But usually fake Ray-Ban manufacturers cover it with plastic so that the surface is not too visible. Check the top of the glass and the earbuds on your Ray-Ban
Step 2. Feel how light or heavy the Ray-Ban is
Take the Ray-Ban, then throw the Ray-Ban up, then catch it again with your hands. With this test, you can determine the weight of the Ray-Ban and the original Ray-ban will have the right weight and balance and not be brittle.
The original ray-ban has metal supports that become "weapons" on the ear supports which are the weight of the glasses. If you have a transparent Ray-Ban, you'll want to make sure there's metal on the earbuds. If you don't find any metal on the earbuds, then your glasses are fake
Step 3. Check the lens
Look at your glasses from the front, touch them and tap them with your fingernails. If the lenses clink like real glass, then your glasses are genuine products.
If the lenses of your glasses don't feel like real glass, don't worry. Some Ray-Ban products use non-lens glass but are still of good quality. To be clear, glass lenses do indicate that your glasses are genuine, but lenses that are not made of glass do not necessarily indicate that your glasses are fake
Step 4. Pay attention to the quality of the metal hinges
Look at the glasses on the back, then find the metal hinges at the corners of the glasses. Make sure the hinges are of good quality and not glued to the plastic parts to ensure the authenticity of your glasses.
Not all Ray-Ban glasses use the typical hinge. It's a good idea to check the hinges of your glasses to make sure your glasses are authentic. However, not all Ray-Ban glasses use the same hinge
Step 5. Find a low-quality engraving on the corner of the glasses
Look at your glasses from the front. If you're wearing a Wayfarers or Clubmasters model, you'll notice silver or gold engravings that form ovals on the corners of the glasses. This engraving must be shiny and made with a good process. You do not have to force to remove the engraving from your glasses. Because with these engravings on your glasses, it has become the best design for Ray-Ban glasses.
Step 6. Find the words “RB” on one of the lenses
For genuine Ray-Ban products, the writing usually appears smaller and almost invisible. After that, look at the sparkle of the writing. If your glasses are fake, the shine will be invisible, blurry and can scratch easily.
In the pre-2000 era it would probably have the words “BL” written on it. This stands for “Bausch & Lomb”, which is the company that originally owned Ray-Ban. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban to the Italian company Luxottica. This new ownership is reflected in the modern label and packaging of Ray-Bans (see below)
Step 7. Check the quality of the nose pads
Every one of Ray-ban's genuine sunglasses is made of high quality. In fact, the nose pads are made with high quality materials. Nose pads should be made of a comfortable, non-fragile and non-slip rubber material.
You should also find the “RB” logo embossed on the metal centers of the nose pads. However, not all original Ray-Bans have this logo
Step 8. Check the logo
Look at your glasses from the side. On the side of Ray-Ban glasses there must be a cursive letter that says "Ray-Ban" that is firmly attached and not easy to come off. If the logo is brittle and looks like it's been glued together, your Ray-Ban glasses are fake.
The logo that says “Ray-Ban” on genuine Ray-Ban glasses will be thinner than fake Ray-Ban glasses
Step 9. Look for the model serial number on your glasses
Look inside the earbuds of your glasses. If you have a Wayfarers or Clubmasters model, you will see white writing inside the earbuds. On the left, you will see the serial number of your glasses. On the right, you will see the “Ray-Ban”, “Made in Italy” and “CE” logos indicating that the glasses are certified. If this writing is easy to lose, it means your glasses are fake.
- If you still have the original Ray-Ban packaging, double check to make sure the serial number on your glasses matches the one on the box label. If there is no serial number on the package, or the serial number is not the same, then your glasses are probably counterfeit.
- Again, if the Ray-Ban glasses had thin earbuds, then the writing wouldn't be in this section.
Method 2 of 3: Pay Attention to Packaging
Step 1. Check the label on the package for the serial number of the glasses
If you buy new glasses, they will be neatly wrapped in a white box. This label must contain important identifying information for the glasses. If there is no label on the packaging box, chances are your glasses are counterfeit. Here are the official packaging features of genuine Ray-Ban glasses:
- Model serial number: Begins with "RB" or "0RB," followed by four numbers.
- Submodel number: Begins with a letter, followed by four numbers.
- Lens type code: One letter/one number combination (eg "2N").
- Lens Width (in millimeters): Two-digit number.
Step 2. Check the quality of your glasses wrap
All Ray-Ban glasses must be properly wrapped. The packaging for Ray-Ban glasses must also be of high quality. Usually Ray-Ban glasses are wrapped in a bag. The following are the characteristics of a high-quality Ray-Ban eyewear packaging bag:
- A glossy gold logo on the front left side. The logo reads "100% UV Protection - Ray-Ban - Sunglasses By Luxottica".
- Ray-Ban logo on bag buttons.
- The material is textured (and feels like) genuine leather.
- A tough guard on the front.
- The surface is neat.
Step 3. Check the user manual
The original Ray-Ban is usually packaged together with a booklet that discusses the ray-ban product containing pictures and others. This book should be of good quality and made of high quality glossy paper. This book also has no errors in writing or spelling. If there are spelling and writing errors in the manual, it is likely that your Ray-Ban glasses are counterfeit.
Step 4. Check the eyeglass cleaning cloth
If you buy Ray-Ban glasses, you will usually be given a high-quality cleaning cloth for the lenses of your glasses. If you didn't get a high-quality cleaning cloth when you bought Ray-Ban glasses, it's likely that the glasses you bought were counterfeit. Here are the characteristics of a low-quality cleaning cloth:
- There are stains
- Thin, rough, or worn texture
- Seams look loose
- Made of low quality material
Step 5. Check the lens sticker is of good quality
The original Ray-Ban will have a sticker on the lens. This sticker is gold in color and has a striking “Ray-Ban” logo in the center of the lens. Around the Ray-Ban logo are the words "100% UV Protection" and "Sunglasses by Luxottica." Here are the characteristics of fake stickers on Ray-Ban glasses:
- Stickers that come off easily and the writing quickly disappears
- Logo shape does not match
- There is glue under the sticker (it should not be glued like a sticker in general that uses glue)
Method 3 of 3: Assessing the Seller
Step 1. Buy only from licensed sellers
When you intend to buy Ray-Ban glasses, you will be dealing with different types of sellers. Some retailers will sell fake Ray-ban glasses. To make sure the Ray-Ban glasses you buy are genuine products, make a purchase from an officially licensed retailer from the Ray-Ban company.
If you live in the United States, note that you can visit the store locations available on the official Ray-Ban website to find licensed sellers
Step 2. Be careful with offers
Like any luxury item, the Ray-Ban will be a target for thieves and prone to being stolen. Ray-Ban prices vary by model. Ray-Ban is made from high quality materials, so the price of Ray-Ban is not cheap. If someone offers Ray-Ban at a low price, you should be suspicious of the authenticity of the Ray-Ban offered.
The price of the original Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses is around $60 to $300
Step 3. If in doubt, buy it directly from an authorized Ray-Ban outlet
To make sure that the Ray-Ban that you are going to buy is a genuine product, buy Ray-Ban from the official outlet or site ray-ban.com. The official Ray-Ban website can help you to search all available catalogs.
Step 4. Understand why using fake Ray-Ban products is a bad idea
As everyone knows, that all counterfeit products have low quality ingredients. Fake Ray-Bans are made of poor quality, so the next time you use the glasses they will look even worse. Below are a few reasons why you might not want to buy and use a fake Ray-Ban:
- Fake Ray-Bans will not provide maximum protection from the sun's UV rays. UV rays will be bad for your eyes.
- Counterfeit Ray-Bans usually don't have a warranty.
- Fake Ray-Bans are made in factories or sweatshops that exploit workers. By buying counterfeit products, you are supporting unfair labor practices around the world.
Suggestion
- Check the Ray Ban prints on the left and right of the glasses.
- Guarantees must be neat, well cut, and without errors in writing.
- Usually only the Wayfarers model provides additional books.
- Consider the price you have to spend on your Ray-Ban glasses. If the price is reasonable, chances are the glasses are genuine.
