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Are knockoff sunglasses good?
While quality, branded sunglasses meet strict safety standards, fakes don’t and fail to block UV light from reaching our eyes. In fact, they can actually allow more UV light into the back of the eyes and as a result, fake sunglasses can cause more damage to the eyes than not wearing any sunglasses at all.
Are there fake sunglasses?
There is no consideration for the quality of materials, as long as they look good. This represents a great loss in sales for legitimate sunglasses brands, as the difference in price between real and fake can be as little as 5%.
What’s the difference between fake and real sunglasses?
Authentic logos are usually placed on the lens, arms, or inside the ear piece and use consistent size, font, and colors. Any slight error or variation could indicate your sunglasses are fake. Misspelled brand names (e.g. “Guci” instead of “Gucci” and logos are also an indication that the glasses may be fake.
What is the name of transparent sunglasses?
Aviators – An all-time favourite, aviator sunglasses get a nerdy style twist with clear frames.
Do fake Ray Bans have UV protection?
It is important to note that fake Ray-Bans will not offer any UV protection, which can cause serious eye damage. The serial and manufacturing numbers should be the same as the ones on the packaging. If this is not the case, then the Ray-Ban glasses will more than likely be fake.
How Tell Ray-Bans Fake?
Ray-Ban places one prominent logo on the upper right (your left) lens, and one subtle “RB” etching on the left (your right) lens. On fakes, the logo will look blurry, be out of place, or even scratch off.
What are those glasses called that everyone is wearing?
#1: Wayfarers Manufactured by Ray-Ban in the mid 1950s, Wayfarers might just be the most popular sunglasses of all time. In fact, Wayfarers have been so popular for so long that their name has become synonymous with their shape. These days, many retro-looking, square shaped plastic sunglasses are just called Wayfarers.
How do you spot fake Ray-Bans?
Original Ray-Ban sunglasses will have “RB” or “Ray Ban etched onto the corner of the left lens to prove its authenticity. If the etching is missing, or a low quality or painted on the glasses will be fake. Other signs to spot a fake pair of Ray-Bans include the packaging and way in which they are boxed to ship.
Are the cheap Costas real?
The first thing you should always think about when purchasing your Costa sunglasses is how much they cost and where you bought them from. The most affordable pair of Costa sunglasses are around $150 so, if you find a pair claiming to be $20-30, they probably are not the real thing.