Original Ray-Bans can withstand falls from a height of 5 times the distance critical for the best fakes. Therefore, it is impossible to say that when buying products from this brand, people overpay for a big name. They pay a lot, but give money for quality. It’s only a shame when the purchased model does not have the declared properties. Usually, this turn of events is faced by people who bought an imitation instead of the original. So, how can you check whether it is a ray ban or not?
Criteria for authenticity of Ray Ban glasses
You need to take into account absolutely everything, from the color of the included napkin (it, by the way, should be made of microfiber) to the font of the engravings on the lenses. The glasses of this brand have so many distinctive features that the deceivers simply cannot take into account absolutely all the nuances - they cannot afford it. Be smarter and more attentive than them.
What should the packaging be like? Purchase package
The packaging is a cardboard box. It can be blue, carbon black, matte black, red or gray.The hue is not accidental. It is an indicator of which series a particular model belongs to. Exception: light gray box 17 cm long and 55 mm wide. Accessories are sold in such packaging outside of limited or special batches.
Regardless of the shade, there should be a sticker at the bottom of the box containing the following information about the glasses:
- model;
- color (numeric code);
- country of origin (letter code);
- glass size;
- bow length;
- dimming level.
Important! Be sure to make sure that the information on the sticker on the box matches the markings on the temples.
The shade of the packaging determines not only whether it belongs to a certain series, but also what is included.. So, in a gray box there is a napkin of the same color, and Craft glasses are sold together with a case made of very soft genuine leather. Well, in the Tech series the case is stylized as carbon.
Important! Only a limited number of models belonging to certain series have a case made of genuine leather. For the rest of Ray-Ban, the storage accessory is made of leatherette, brown or black, very neatly stitched.
The last required element of packaging is instructions. It can take the form of a book or booklet, it all depends on the series. What both formats have in common is that the information on them is printed on the highest quality glossy paper, and the descriptions are illustrated.
Lens Features
On the left glass there should be an elegant inscription flying up (the beginning is located below the end). Its location - internal or external side - again depends on the model. Therefore, before purchasing, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s catalog and clarify the point in the appendix to a specific article.
Important! More often the engraving goes on the outside.
If there is no engraving, then there are 2 options:
- in front of you is an imitation of the original;
- This is a model like RB3211.
The last type of glasses belongs to that small group of Ray-Ban, numbering only a few positions and represented by products in which the lenses come without engraving.
In addition to the logo and engraving, there may be an inscription on the lens, notifying about production technology. Such information must be painted and applied to the outside of the glass.
Logo and other stamps. Marking and engraving
First, look at the country of origin and the manufacturer itself (look for information on the box). If the indicated column says “B&”, then there is a high probability that you are holding a fake in your hands. Reason: This marking is outdated. It cannot be present on products manufactured after 1999.
Further look at the lid of the box. Since 2018, a sticker with a barcode began to be placed on its inner side. If a product was produced after the introduction of an innovation, but there is no sticker, then this is an imitation.
Then go to examination of the logo, inscriptions and engravings on the glasses themselves. Everything you need to know about this:
The Ray-Ban logo on the glass should be located in the upper right corner;- an elegant laser engraving inscription can be applied both on the inside and on the outside of the glass (in the originals it is placed closer to the edge);
- Aviators have engraving on the bridge of the nose (on the side facing the bridge of the nose);
- The engraving on the bridge of the nose is centered and contains the brand name and size information;
- Aviators produced after 2018 have an inscription on the outer (upper) partition on the outer side (not facing the face) containing the logo and country of manufacture;
- the Aviator 3025 has a metal “RB” engraving inside the plastic nose pads;
- on the left temple there must be information about the name of the model, the shade of the glasses, the size of the glasses and the level of darkness (the inscription is not engraved, but written);
- if the frame was released after 2018, then on the left temple, in addition to the above information, the length parameter is given;
- if the glasses come with polarization, then on the right lens in addition to the logo there is the letter “P”;
- On the right earpiece, look for information about the manufacturer.
Important! Don’t forget to “punch” the article by series. If such an article does not exist in the specified series, then this is a non-original Ray-Ban.
When considering glasses, remember that the right temple is the one that, when worn, is in contact with the right side of the face. Therefore, if the necessary information is presented on the wrong side, then this is definitely a fake.
Design structure and strength
The metal and plastic glasses of this brand are incredibly durable. Their mechanical resistance is confirmed by load bearing tests. The high level of immunity is explained by design features: the presence of reinforcing steel rods, hinges with 4 ears, the cylindrical shape of the screw at the hinge, the presence of silicone inserts in the grooves of the screw.
What material?
The products of this brand are made of metal and plastic. The nuances of their production:
- Plastic. The elements are made from a single piece of polished acetate. There are no cracks, irregularities or roughness on it. If the temples are transparent, then thin metal base-rods are visible through them.
- Metal. The hinges are made neatly and secured with bolts. The presence of glue or plastic bolts or hinges is an obvious sign of a fake.
Ray ban glasses weight
Consider the type of lenses.The popular Wayfarer model has real glass, so these glasses cannot be called lightweight. Additional load is created by metal knitting needles placed in the arms.
Price
You can get a rough idea of the prices by visiting the brand’s official website. There you will see, for example, that the average cost of Wayfarer-type models ranges from $125–250. This means that under no circumstances can glasses of this type be sold for either 50 or 100 USD. e. If they are sold at approximately this price, then we can safely speak of deception and counterfeiting.
Very important nuances of authentication verification
Don't be afraid that a particular pair is made in China. The manufacturer has 5 factories around the world. One of them is located in China, but the equipment and materials are supplied there from Italy. Supervision is also carried out by Italians.- Do not visit online stores whose domain contains the official slogan of the manufacturer or part of it. You should not go to places where the domain says ray or ban, or ray ban. The seller of original glasses simply cannot have such elements in the address, since their use is prohibited by the brand.
- Original Ray-Bans, without exception, are sold only through authorized stores. This is the manufacturer's policy. He has not collaborated with anyone else since 2015. You can distinguish an authorized store from a shop offering counterfeits using a unique code (issued personally to authorized points, and they, in turn, are obliged to provide it to customers upon request). When you enter it on the manufacturer’s official website (you need to enter it in the “Points of Sales” section), information about the store where you are going to buy glasses or frames should pop up.Be sure to check the address of the shown outlet with the address of the store where you plan to place an order.
- The presence of large-scale promotions and countdown counters on the website of an authorized store is excluded.
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