Gucci was founded in 1921 as a leather goods store. Since then, the brand has grown rapidly and is renowned for producing high-quality goods. The brand has become so popular that, unless it is purchased from a trusted store, it is difficult to tell the real thing from a fake. There are several ways to identify the authenticity of Gucci sunglasses, including checking details, accessories, and buying them from a reliable place.
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Part 1 of 3: Checking Sunglasses
Step 1. Check words and spelling
This is the easiest and fastest way to find out the authenticity of the glasses. Counterfeits can include phrases such as “inspired by”, “like”, or misspelling “Gucci”. Search every part of the eyewear to check for misspellings.
Step 2. Check the inside of the glasses
All Gucci sunglasses are made only in Italy by the Safilo Group. There should be a CE after the words "Made in Italy". CE stands for " Conformité European ", which is a logo marking that the related product is safe to use.
Scratches paint that says “Made in Italy”. If the paint is peeling off, chances are the glasses are fake
Step 3. Check the model number
After the letter GG (short for Guccio Gucci) should be followed by the model number, which consists of four numbers followed by the letter "S" for sunglasses (glasses). Look up this model number on the internet. The glasses that appear from the search should look exactly like your glasses. Sometimes, counterfeiters will list the number of glasses that match different types of glasses.
You can also search for color codes. the color code must have five digits/digits, which can consist of letters, numbers, or a mix
Step 4. Pay attention to the nose pads of the glasses
If the glasses have nose pads, have them checked. The Gucci logo should be engraved on the metal part in the center. Many fake Gucci glasses whose nose pads don't have this logo.
Step 5. Perform a polarity test
Glasses may not be polarized, even if they are ribbed. Put on glasses and look at the computer monitor at various angles. If it darkens at one point, it means the glasses are polarized.
Step 6. Check the hinges of the glasses
Genuine Gucci eyeglass hinges are not made of plastic or have screws that attach the hilt to the frame. After checking the hinges, test the movement. The hinge should be able to move smoothly without jamming.
Step 7. Check the weight of the glasses
Counterfeit glasses are usually made of cheaper and lighter materials. Genuine Gucci glasses have a light but significant mass when held. You can search the internet for a large number of specific Gucci eyewear models.
Part 2 of 3: Checking Accessories
Step 1. Make sure you get a certificate of authenticity and warranty
Genuine Gucci glasses come with a certificate of authenticity and warranty in the box. This certificate is usually a card in an envelope. The back of the card lists the eyewear color and style information. Compare the information on the card with glasses to make sure it matches.
Step 2. Check the retail box of the glasses
Genuine Gucci sunglasses packaged in a Gucci box. The box has the logo and the words “Gucci” in the same font as the glasses. Newer boxes are usually brown with gold lettering, but older models can vary in color and style.
Remember that fake glasses can be sold in the original packaging
Step 3. Look at the glasses case
The glasses case should come in the box. The logo and font must match the case and the glasses. Check the casing to make sure the seams are neat and straight. The new cases are usually brown with gold lettering, but the styles of the older models vary quite a bit.
Step 4. Check the brown fabric
The duster should be included with the box and case. This fabric has logos and fonts to match the glasses, case and case. Even if you have old-fashioned glasses, the style of the washcloth should be consistent with the rest of the accessories.
Step 5. Check the plastic bag
Glasses are packed in a plastic bag. This pouch has a manufacturer's sticker on the top. Check the sticker to make sure the details match the glasses.
Part 3 of 3: Buying from Trusted Sources
Step 1. Buy from a Gucci store
The best and most reliable way to ensure that the Gucci glasses you get are completely genuine is to buy them directly from a Gucci store. That way, you don't have to hesitate or need to check its authenticity. Not all cities have Gucci stores, but you can also buy them directly online.
If you order online, make sure the package has not been opened or there are no defects
Step 2. Buy glasses from a trusted retailer
If you're not buying directly from a Gucci store, the second safest step is to buy it from a reliable retailer. In Indonesia, this kind of retail, for example, Sogo or Metro. These retailers are usually located in large malls.
Step 3. Make sure the online store has a return policy
If you buy from an online retailer that is not Gucci or a large retailer, make sure the store has a return policy. Don't buy from a store that doesn't have this policy, and make sure the store has good ratings and can be trusted. That way, you can check the authenticity of the glasses before deciding to keep or return them.
Step 4. Try not to buy from street vendors
Often you can find street shops that claim to sell "luxury" goods. Usually, the goods sold are fake. You can tell by the price offered and a quick inspection. Stay away from this shop if you don't want to buy fakes.
Step 5. Check prices
Gucci sunglasses are notoriously expensive. The price is usually around Rp. 3,000,000. Authentic Gucci kacmaata won't be cheaper than that price.
Tips
- Gucci glasses don't have a serial number so glasses aren't necessarily fake if they don't have a serial number.
- Sometimes an error occurs during the manufacture of glasses, for example the absence of polarity or the logo.
- Fake glasses have the words "auth" instead of "authentic".
