Sunglasses are a great accessory for the summer season. But it’s much more pleasant to wear a branded accessory that has an anti-reflective effect and will save your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Considering that high-quality glasses are quite expensive, many produce fakes. Sellers sell such glasses at the price of real ones, profiting from consumer ignorance. To purchase a quality product, you need to know all the subtleties that are worth focusing on.
How to distinguish Polaroid glasses from fakes?
The manufacturer took care to create unique features that distinguish real Polaroids.
The main distinguishing feature of high-quality lenses is that they do not reduce visibility or distort the image.. Thus, if you enter a room, you will see everything clearly, as if without glasses.
Markings and logos
The logo is depicted on the right temple. It is a rhombus divided into 9 squares. It is followed by the inscription Polaroid.On the left temple there is an identification number and a mark on the passage of European certification. The density of the light filter is also indicated there. It is indicated by the inscription Filter Cat and a number that indicates the degree of protection. According to European standards, there are only 5 of them. Limited collections may contain an inscription about the country of origin (for example, Made in Italy).
Important! Please note that all information from the temples is duplicated on a sticker that is applied to one of the lenses, as well as in the passport.
Checking the glare
The main advantage of sunglasses from this company for drivers and cyclists is safety when driving.. They will also help out fisherman, snowboarders and many others. To check the authenticity of a product, just look at a glare object with or without glasses. Putting on glasses you can feel a significant difference.
Polarization test
The test can be done right in the store. Before this, it is enough to bring the second polarized glasses and align their lens to the lens, and also turn them at an angle of 90 degrees. If the glasses are truly polarized, then after turning the glasses the image will become very dark. If the image has not changed, then rest assured that this is a fake. A similar check is carried out with an LCD display (for example, a payment terminal or computer monitor). When rotated 90 degrees, the image will clearly darken.
Much less often, optical shops offer a special picture. If the glasses are original, then the previously poorly visible image will become clearly visible.
What's with the frame?
Original Polaroid frame perfectly smooth. If it is made of metal material, then there should be no solder sagging or paint damage in the area where parts of the product are connected.There should be no burrs or traces of casting on the plastic frame. Also check the screws - they should be painted to match the frame, and the paint should not peel off or crumble from them.
“Correct” temples
The loops of the temples fit tightly and have no gaps.. The entire structure is designed in such a way that they do not open or fold under their own weight. The owner of such glasses can safely perform any work, even bending over, without worrying about them falling.
How should glasses be packaged?
The packaging can be presented in the form of a hard or soft case. On the branded case, the logo is engraved rather than printed.
What else is included in the kit?
Branded glasses include a passport, napkin and booklet.. Much less often - a compact screwdriver for tightening the frame. The passport is printed on high-quality laminated paper. The first page contains the name of the collection, and on the following pages there is a barcode, model number, instructions for use and a certificate of compliance with the requirements of the European Directive.
Polaroids cost
Good glasses aren't cheap. The official website of the manufacturer provides a choice of models for children and adults. Children's glasses cost about 2 thousand rubles, while the price of a pair of glasses for an adult starts from 4.5 thousand rubles. In optical stores or pharmacies, the price may increase due to the retailer's markup. A lower price should alert the buyer.
A couple of recommendations
Considering that buying branded glasses is not a cheap pleasure, then, of course, you want to extend their service life. This is quite easy to do if you follow some recommendations:
To store glasses, you need to purchase a case that is durable on the outside, but soft on the inside. It is best to choose one covered inside with leather or natural fabric;- To clean the lenses you will need a microfiber cloth. Under no circumstances should they be cleaned with a rough cloth;
- For severe contamination, it is recommended to use a soap solution. Detergents can damage the high-maintenance material;
- To prevent scratches, do not place glasses with the lenses facing down;
- To avoid falls, it is recommended to secure them with a chain.
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Alexandra, Good afternoon! I checked the glasses, the inscriptions are not much the same, and the color of the lenses, as you said, change when turned. I don't understand if it's fake or not?