Fake-Bans vs. Authentic Ray-Bans - Everything You Need To Know! | SportRx

Counterfeit sunglasses are getting better and better but what you save in money you lose in durability, comfort and awesome lens tech. If you’re questioning the authenticity of your latest purchase, Sunglass Rob and Alana from Ray-Ban are here tell you what you need to look out for to make sure yours is the real deal!
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[@sportrxeyewear]

Did this video help? Have questions about anything we didn't cover? Let us know in the comments below!

[@ethanborysewicz]

@@nikolayantonov1731 raybans will have the c on it

[@sygmoore]

Poor job of giving us an up close look esp considering the details in the fakes are so close.

[@rodrigoroger8168]

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[@allanlewis6274]

@Rodrigo Roger Instablaster =)

[@rodrigoroger8168]

@Allan Lewis i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@donjames7647]

There is no such thing as real Ray bans , the company was closed in the 90s , now all sun glasses are made by Luxottica

[@Kristian179]

I never knew David Blaine was a Ray Bans dealer

[@sportrxeyewear]

Not everyone can know everything, you know?

[@waleedhassan798]

Lol

[@rmabgoi]

Hi, again. Can you please tell me what Ray Ban lenses 1/30-10K 60 means ? I have just bought a pair of RB3025 for 35€, they have BL on center of the lenses. Did i make a good deal ? They are like new. Thanks in advance.

[@cloroxbleach2791]

Just got a pair of aviators (polarized) they are the all black. I saw a different video that said real ones say “made in Italy” on the top bridge but mine don’t say that. Is this normal?

[@alan209j]

I have a pair of Clubmaster Oversized (Wayfarer plastic top) and the arms do not have metal inside. They are just plastic. Are they fake? PLEASE HELP

[@noranoordin82]

Hi how can we know which real or fake ray ban ferrari colloction and how can we know the sungless ferrari colloction is chromance lens

[@iOBSD]

What's the make and model of the eye glasses you are wearing in this video Rob? Thanks

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi! Rob is wearing the Ray-Ban RB2132 New Wayfarer 58 eyesize in black rubber. He turned them into eyeglasses with clear lenses!

[@fighter1991fu]

hi, missing of length between 58#14 and 3n is no sign of fake, i have a original also without the number

[@theallianceslayer]

What about nose pads? I often see opposite direction of the RB logo on each nose pad. Shouldn’t they be facing the same way?

[@user-qm1gm1ji7h]

Hello, can you tell me about the small logo on the left lens (RB) , which side of the lens should be engraved on, inside or outside? Thanks in advance!

[@gauravkapoor111111]

top side near the temple hinge

[@nakobilly]

What frames is Rob wearing? Throughout the video.

[@chardizzzard]

My rb on the left side is above the hinge but everything else appears to be okay. Hope its no concern for fakes.

[@mickeygarcia2331_]

I got the RB7169 model with contact glasses. Where does that model number fall under do they have a model name at all

[@sportrxeyewear]

Just got back to you on another comment! :)

[@deadbeatproz]

Yes what about the etched RB can you see it more clear on a fake pair almost like you can feel it.

[@ajaychethan1234]

May I know model which Alana is wearing actually.. Thanks

[@alicehovder9574]

Hi! Need your help! Bought Highstreet in one of approved by Ray Ban stores in my country, but I have thoughts that this is fake. Maybe you can tell me if it's possible that hinge in original glasses could be extremely tight, so I just scared to move temple of glasses. Also the cloth wasnt usual for Ray Ban, it wasn't gray with accurate logo, it was bigger and had different color. Are there different variants of cloth or it is always the same?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Alice! If you purchased from an authorized dealer, you will have authentic Ray-Bans. It is a bit odd that the hinges are so tight that you find it concerning so I would suggest reaching out to the retailer for an adjustment. As for the cloth, it may have changed over the years and is easily reproduced so I wouldn't recommend judging the authenticity of your frames on the cloth. Hope this helps!

[@alicehovder9574]

@@sportrxeyewear Thank you for your answer, it helps me a lot!

[@eheheh3263]

I work at a return center for a different company and I can tell you that we don’t check all products that are returned for authenticity so anyone can return a fake product in place of the authentic one and then they are resold as new... I’ve also noticed they don’t check the authenticity at Macy’s locations when I returned a G-Shock watch... so there is that

[@rontruocchio5744]

i find the high dollar sunglasses not much or no better optically than many of the lower priced ones. i do find that the high dollar names put more attention into the frames, especially the hinges.

[@BalkanManiac]

I bought some rayban glasses at the optician Pearl in the netherlands. It says they are a certified Rayban reseller. But on mine there is no text 'Made in Italy' these are no sunglasses tho so is this the reason? Or do all rayban glasses have to have made in italy or china?

[@nitiponsawad5589]

Some model made in China i.e. Clubmaster

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

Is sunglass hut a legit place at an outlet center cause I just bought my first pair of Raybans rb2132 new wayfarer 901/58. Just wanted to make sure I got a legit pair of sunglasses 🕶 I paid almost $200 they didn’t come with a box just a case which had no raybans sticker on a New pair glasses than the display model. Please advise

[@sportrxeyewear]

Sunglass Hut is an authorized dealer, so you are the owner of new and authentic Ray-Bans!

[@RicardoGonzalez-fj2cn]

I bought clubmasters in 55mm at an authorized dealer but they didnt have the temple size on the nose bridge yet it did have it on one of the sides is this common in authentic clubmasters

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Ricardo! Yes, totally normal. The location of the model, color, and sizing can vary by style. For a Clubmaster, the temple length should be listed on the inner temple so yours sounds perfect!

[@nataliebone5459]

I want to buy a pair but a lot of reviews on Amazon say their fake. Do you know if amazon sells any reals?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi there! To make sure you are getting authentic Ray-Ban sunglasses, I would recommend purchasing from an authorized dealer.

[@supremegamerxdx9455]

i got some rayban prescreption glasses from a place and when i got them i didnt get the case you guys are showing there and im confused i didnt get a logo on the glasses like the rb or thr ray ban are they fake?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Send a couple of pictures to [e-mail] and an optician will review and get back to you with an answer!

[@fabregons]

Hi, i bought my clubmaster online. On right arm there is no “made in italy”. Its just a ray ban logo followed by “T” and CE symbol. Based on your experience, does mine is fake one? Thank you

[@spencerlouisspn5552]

Its fake but it doesn't matter!🤷‍♂️💀🙃

[@elijahclark]

which glasses is Rob wearing in this video? i cant find on the site

[@sportrxeyewear]

Here you go! www.sportrx.com/ray-ban-rb2132-new-wayfarer-58-eyesize.html

[@chinchillamade]

My replicas even has all the logos and stickers, tags, made in italy ,code numbers etc, for $20.00 I can't complain about them and my aviators looks good on me.

[@zanu7251]

Where can I buy that replica?

[@sidharthdev1966]

​@@zanu7251y u need to buy replica

[@poolplexer]

Only problem, your replicas aren't actually blocking the UVs and at the same time the dark lenses dilate your pupils and damage your eyes. But other than that, cool!!!

[@chandrakant1479]

@@poolplexer That's not true. These days most sunglasses have UV protection and even polarization.

[@anonymous-ey3wx]

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[@mohammedazeem7549]

How do you make electric its with water or gas that gets heated like my theory which came true, ill tell my father what he wants to burn with electric

[@starflite3]

I have an original pair of Bausch and Lomb Ray Ban predators. I bought them in 1995 and they have been excellent glasses. I broke the frames today. The lenses are still almost perfect. I can't believe how well these lenses have resisted scratching. Could you tell me if I can somehow get replacement frames to put my lenses in?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi there! Unfortunately, Ray Ban does not sell the frame by itself, you would need to purchase sunglasses completely.

[@gary467]

Sorry pal they don't make those anymore, in my foto this are 35year old Ray Ban frames prescription lenses, made in the USA , I have looked there not out there!

[@Footielad]

That must be a record

[@layback76]

What pair of glasses are you wearing throughout the video.? Doesn't look like the Justin

[@rmabgoi]

Hi. Can you pelase tell me what 'Ray Ban LR' means ? I have found a pair of brown 'Ray Ban L.A. lenses for sale, but i can't find any information on the net. Thanks in advance.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi there! LR typically stands for 'Lens Replacement'. There doesn't appear to be any model or collection noting LR in the name. Hope they work out!

[@rmabgoi]

@@sportrxeyewear My mistake...it's L.A.

[@MrRoelrpt]

Just recently purchase RB3611 and RB4202 from Rayban Australia. The items where shipped from China? Will I get worried that I have counterfeit once? They came out with the boxes same with the fake on the video. But the codes and every details match the glasses.

[@MrRoelrpt]

And it doesn’t have stickers on their lenses. :)

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Ray-Ban manufactures in both Italy and China so that is not cause for concern! It sounds like you purchased directly from the Ray-Ban Australia site which in that case, there is no need to question authenticity :)

[@jerricosagala2904]

The worse experience than buying fake raybans, is buying them at the price of originals.

[@bharat140]

will logo on right lens will come off if we scratch it with finger nail on the original raybans?

[@spencerlouisspn5552]

No its tougher in original💀

[@F3PIZZA]

Hi! I’ve had 2 pairs of RB3293 67mm aviators. My current pair says they’re made in China, the cases are entirely different than yours in shape and material. My cases have a matted logo along with a matted, more smoother finish for the case itself. This is an older model, I bought my first pair in 2009 and my second in 2016 and the latter pair took me calling all around the country trying to find them! I am buying some on eBay, and what I’m looking at is identical to my own pair…BUT…the case looks like your “authentic case” pictured in the video. My big question is to ask you how I can find these second hand, maybe what is the most trusted retailer of secondhand Ray Bans? If Ray Ban still sold them I wouldn’t be here :). If they made other comfortable glasses for people with giant domes, same. Thank you for the help!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! We unfortunately don't know any authentic retailers for second hand RayBan frames as most are sold by private individuals online from sites like Ebay. You can sometimes find some old quality frames at local flea markets or swap meets as well.

[@jeanyluv5106]

My prescription Ray Bans that I bought from a Lens Crafters in Macy's do not have RayBan etched into the lens themselves. I have transition lenses on them, but now I'm afraid that they aren't official. Are my transition prescription glasses supposed to have that print on the lens?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Not usually for ophthalmic lenses (clear, not tinted). The lenses used may be of a different brand other than RayBan, but are still under the luxottica banner of lenses, so the quality is the same. However, the RayBan frame is more than likely authentic Ray-Ban if purchased through lenscrafters.

[@steve5825]

Basically it's impossible to tell unless you can compare side by side unless you by from an authorised seller.

[@Jellestraatsma]

Which begs the question why there's 130+ dollar price difference.

[@rbrennan908]

What model are the glasses that the gentleman is wearing? I want to scoop them up

[@sportrxeyewear]

Rob's got a pretty big dome so he rocks the 2132 RayBan new Wayfarer size 58 BUT you may require the 52 or 55 eyesize depending on fit! www.sportrx.com/ray-ban-rb2132-new-wayfarer-58-eyesize.html

[@brianmartinez315]

What does the "K" stand for on the right arm of Ray Ban RB2140? The side that says "hand made in Italy"...been trying to get an answer and so far all I've found is that it's the type of frame it is and stands for Karat cause it has gold? lol

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Brian! This is a great question and it's no surprise that you had difficulty finding an answer! That letter after "Made in Italy" can vary. While you're correct that "K" typically stands for karat, in this case, it is probably just a coding for which factory manufactured it. A little less exciting but a genuine Ray-Ban marking nonetheless :)

[@brianmartinez315]

@@sportrxeyewear Thank you for your answer! Any idea which factory "K" is produced in? I've also seen some with a "B" listed on them. I know I'm digging deep, but just curious lol I got the RB2140 901 54mm from Ray Bans website direct and know they are legit, I just wasn't able to clearly identify the "K" and it was bugging me! lol Cheers!

[@joshuahall3400]

Aye I got some cat eye non prescription ray bans the logo is on the left bottom lens . It has r.b on the nose pad . Everything checks out from what I know can you help me are they fake ?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Joshua! The signature should be found on the upper right lens (right side when you're wearing them). The RB initials should be lightly etched into the left lens. If you have a model number, we can take a closer look for you. Feel free to submit an inquiry here: www.sportrx.com/contact. I also always recommend checking if a supplier is an authorized dealer before buying. You can find that out here: www.ray-ban.com/usa/store-locator

[@skyemc3076]

Hey! I have a pair of blaze wayfarer. They dont the metal in the temples. And they say the letter K on the right temple after made in italy. Is this genuine?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Skye! Thanks for watching and reaching out! Authenticity is hard to pin point on just two characteristics so I recommend assessing the frame as a whole. There can be letters after the "Made in Italy" so that sounds normal.

[@skyemc3076]

@@sportrxeyewear thank you for replying. They look authentic and feel authentic. Im 99% positive they are. I think its just the lack of metal frame inside the temple that threw me as someone said all models have that. But i cant find much info anywhere on the rb4440 model 😊

[@rick00770]

I had been wanting a pair of Olympian’s, went to sunglasses hut and found a gold pair of olympian 2,s they say made in Italy so I think I got the real thing, they also have numbers on inside of temple arms. Thanks great video. Subscribed.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Oh wow! Very Nice! Yup, sounds like they're authentics to me. Glad you liked the video!

[@juanvega5081]

Justamente en estos días estuve a punto de comprar en una óptica unos Ray Ban Clubmaster "originales". En este video, justo encontre el codigo que se ven en los lentes, y coincide con los falsos. Gracias por las especificaciones. Me salve de comprar los falsos.

[@sportrxeyewear]

De Nada Juan! 😎

[@sahilsaini4574]

Hi guys, I bought a pair of rb3025 g15 polarised from one of the sunglass hut store in India. The details of the model wore off within a week from temple arms. Is it a fake?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! If purchased from Sunglass Hut then they're likely legitimate. The details rubbing off could be a manufacturer's defect or the result of a chemical applied to the material, like cleaning solution. However, that can happen over time through general wear and tear.

[@noneknwsbrah]

Are the authentic ones supposed to have the sticker on the lense?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Eddie! Yes, technically a sticker should come on the lenses but those stickers easily fall off so I wouldn't judge the authenticity of a frame solely based on the sticker. I've seen frames without them and they're still authentic!

[@gasaul5759]

If you're not buying a new pair, it can be extremely difficult to notice the differences. I suggest to try to scratch all the white letters with your fingernails, in a fake pair the letters will disappear almost instantly.

[@fukomiforever2116]

my real pair that ive had for years the white lettering as all scratched off over time. i just got a pair of good fakes and the white letters will not scratch off with my fingernail

[@ryanslack394]

Hi I bought a pair of round metal glasses they look real and I’ve checked and they seem it too,only problem is there make a creaking sound is that normal and how can I fix it!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Ryan! Thanks for reaching out and sorry to hear about your frames. No, that isn't a normal issue to have on Ray-Ban frames. You could possibly try loosening the screws or applying a very small amount of WD-40 just at the squeaky parts. Hope this helps!

[@ryanslack394]

SportRx thanks I’ll try it!just feels a little loose for some reason there really nice tho!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Yeah, awesome choice on the Round Metal! If it feels loose, maybe do a combo of tightening the screw and using the WD-40 :)

[@ryanslack394]

SportRx I will do mate I appreciate the help :)

[@sirfitz8125]

How about you talk about the monopoly on sunglasses.... aka Luxotica...they also saved Ray Ban back in the day. But Luxotica is the culprit for high prices

[@mellowmarkable]

It's Essilor Luxotica now, so one company that makes lenses, frames, owns retail outlets, online outlets (like eyebuydirect), eyecare insurance, basically every step of the process.

[@maryannyamaguti1355]

There's in amazon japan posted it says domestic genuine. What does it mean? Why cant say genuine?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi MaryAnn! This is a tough one. I would recommend asking them if they are an authorized dealer of Ray-Ban.

[@chitoangelio8146]

Does the rayban reading glasses always comes with different hard black cases?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Chito! Yes, Ray-Ban prescription glasses do come with a different case than the sunglasses. Glasses come with a hard clamshell case while the sunglasses come with the softer button closure case.

[@chitoangelio8146]

@@sportrxeyewear thank you so much for answering my question love you guys...😊

[@sportrxeyewear]

Happy to help! Thanks for the love!!

[@TheAfghan72]

Do all Ray Bans have the "Made in Italy" mad one top of the nose bridge? Mines doesn't have it and i bought it from an authorized dealer for my prescription and cost over 200+ dollars.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Yes, all Ray-Ban glasses should have a Made in Italy/China stamp somewhere on the frame. You can find this on the interior temple or the interior bridge. If it is a metal double bridge frame, it may even be stamped on the top of the highest bridge piece. Hope this helps!

[@TheAfghan72]

@@sportrxeyewear Mines does say Made in Italy on the inside of the right arm but not on top of the nose bridge, and they are not aviators but square lenses. Should i be worried? also i got a black cloth instead of grey, does Ray-Ban offer black cloths as well?

[@sportrxeyewear]

All of that sounds very normal! The location of the "Made in" stamp depends on the style. An interior temple is definitely a traditional spot for it. As for the cloth, yes there are black too! Typically, the eyeglasses come with black cloths. In addition to this, you mentioned that you purchased from an authorized dealer so everything sounds genuine :)

[@TheAfghan72]

@@sportrxeyewear Thank you so much! you gave me a peace of mind!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Great! Happy to help!

[@bekind4137]

I got it from sunglass hut .. but I feel it’s quite noisy do they sell fake raybans

[@sportrxeyewear]

If they are from Sunglass Hut, you should have authentic Ray-Bans

[@j.h-j5j]

I recently bought on Offerup a pair of supposed Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classic sunglasses for 60 bucks, new with the box, and in the listing, it showed a receipt of proof of purchase from Sunglass Hut. What was supposed to be my first experience in owning Ray-Ban sunglasses, turned out to be my first taste of owning Fake-Ban's 😅😅. After I received them, it dawned on me the possibility that they were counterfeit, after all, the price was too good to be true. After watching this video, it confirmed my suspicion. But the quality of the counterfeit is top-notch, so is very hard to tell if they are fake, especially for a noob like me.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Oh no! 😲 Aw shucks, thanks for sharing your experience though! Maybe you'll help someone who's on the fence make the better choice. Thanks JHM!

[@pangtundure]

Guess i have an old Ray Ban cuz it doesn't have made in Italy on the top Edit : The optics is damn good , I've dropped of and it's scratched to hell on the front face but when i put it on it's clear, Tip : Get it with glass lens it'll hol up scratched very well and just feels crisp to the eyes as like cold to the eyes than the other materials

[@tweetybyrd2436]

I was about to buy Ray-Ban sunglasses at America's Best eyewear but not sure these are real Ray-Bans. The plastic frame on the New Wayfarer seemed cheap and the temple arm was not smooth, but the plastic was sort of pock-marked. I didn't buy them in the end. Don't know if America's Best buys sloppy seconds or counterfeit, they do not make prescription sunglasses with the Ray-Ban logo on the front.

[@rodrigoandrescoloane]

No optical makes prescribed sunglasses with the logo unless you ask the ray ban store yourself.

[@Miwiz1]

Just bought some fake Ray Bans outdoorsman 2. They look so damn original with all the markings and everything. The letters on the frame look so good that you can not tell if they’re fake or not. However, when you hold them in your hands, you can feel the difference. The box is fake af and everything else looks fake. My whole idea was to replace the lenses for some original RB lenses,because i love the black frame on 62mm and RB doesn’t make them on black, only on 58. Don’t know if they fit or not, but i’ll try to do some Frankenstein RB 😂

[@samanthavillegas6109]

The sticker on my eyeglasses is on the bottom and it’s black Are they fake ?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Samantha! That's a normal feature on Ray-Ban eyeglasses. Those lenses are meant to be replaced with prescription lenses so that's why you're seeing the black logo on the lens!

[@connorswainston4563]

Is one if websites offer you different sizes? As should just be one fit fits all?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Connor! Is there a specific style you're looking at for sizes? Some Ray-Bans have multiple sizes while others are available in a single eyesize. Let us know and we can definitely help out!

[@connorswainston4563]

SportRx ray-ban 0rb3548n hexagonal sunglasses

[@connorswainston4563]

SportRx you able too check?

[@chloesiddle3746]

edel-optics & pretavoir have a massive selection of every brand of sunglasses, they are discounted but still over £100. Does anyone know if these two companies are selling legit raybans or are they fake?

[@sportrxeyewear]

You can check if a store is a certified Ray-Ban dealer on the Ray-Ban website, here: www.ray-ban.com/usa/store-locator. If you scroll to the bottom, you can look up a sales site domain. Hope this helps!

[@chloesiddle3746]

Turns out edel-optics.co.uk is legit. Thank you so much, this channel is excellent, extremely helpful! I will never buy raybans without checking the site, using the link you gave, again!

[@cherryblossoms4163]

I just ordered & received a Ray-Ban Clubmaster RB3016 in 51mm lenses. The weight & quality looks & feels legit, but it has a vintage-looking nose pads. Kind of like a Himalayan pink salt color looking nose pads. I ordered it from Macy’s store in person with a dealer & they had it shipped to my house. It does not have clear nosepads. So are mine fake? It was shipped from Macy’s wear house in Georgia, U.S. They costed me $230.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi! More than likely they are not fake, but a local optician should be able to confirm their authenticity, plus you can easily replace the nose pads for a different set at most optical shops.

[@cherryblossoms4163]

@@sportrxeyewear Thank you! I actually do prefer the vintage-looking nose pads rather than the clear ones. I can still see the “RB” in the vintage-looking nose pads on my glasses.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Glad we could help!

[@elisehanslirod]

All three of my Aviator’s nose pads is not clear color. They look old. Is that ok?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Should be fine. If they start to dry out and crack ot fall off, any local optical shop should be able to provide a new set of nosepads. ✌

[@elisehanslirod]

@@sportrxeyewear Thank you. And another question is one of my of my Aviator, Evolve, both of its temple markings are chipping away. The right side is almost gone. The left side, half is left. I bought all of them at a legit Ray Ban store, department store mall. Is it authentic?

[@layback76]

What pair are you wearing at the beginning of the video

[@sportrxeyewear]

RayBan Justin! www.sportrx.com/ray-ban-rb4165-justin.html

[@layback76]

@@sportrxeyewear I mean the ones you are wearing throughout the video. Is that the Justin?

[@karaoke888]

The most difficult aviators to replicate are the ones with light gradient lenses. They have everything cloned perfectly, however when you test the lenses for UV protection you will find that they won't pass a simple UV test using a hand held UV meter. A significant amount of UV pass thru the lenses. For this reason I won't take a chance with this type of lens from sources on eBay or other 3rd party sellers. I will always buy direct from the source or an authorized dealer for these type of lenses. If you can find a pair of clones that are UV protected then more power to you. Most likely in standard or flash lenses but in my experience the gradient lenses always fail a UV protection test.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Agreed, you should always check if someone is an authorized dealer before purchasing. Great points made, thanks Andrew!

[@donjames7647]

There is no such thing as real Ray bans , the company was closed in the 90s , now all sun glasses are made by Luxottica

[@Virtualfantasy1999]

Gradient lenses don't usually have uv protection

[@karaoke888]

​@@Virtualfantasy1999 fake ones will not. Real ones yes will have.

[@reidroach7154]

I bought a pair from Amazon and it was full price but I realized it was sold from eyeglasses-123. Is it fake?

[@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357]

If you're going to pay full price, just buy them off the Ray Ban website. They'll run promos there, that even big retailers don't - especially on custom options.

[@AllDayErrDay.]

@@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357 This! Exactly this. Got 25% off frames and 50% off lenses from the ray-ban website. Went crazy and bought 3 different pairs. Wayfarer, State Street and Nomad. They didn't even charge tax. They are definitely the way to go.

[@jordancernichsr4911]

Hey are Ray Ban that are made in China fake or real? It has all the real qualities like weight of the lens the serial numbers the arms everything but it says made in China not Italy. Does that mean they're fake?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Jordan! Ray-Ban manufactures in both Italy and China so authentic styles will reflect one of those two countries. Yours sounds like the real deal :)

[@mharmaansheikh6388]

Question sir❗ I am looking forward to buy my first ray ban sunglasses if I order them from the official ray ban store are there still chances of scam

[@johnnybarrera9612]

Hey guys... I bought some prescription glasses.. and what I noticed is that my ray bans don't say where they're from it just has the Ray-Ban T CE(symbol) everything else matches as authentic but do all ray bans have the "from Italy or the from China" ??? Please help !

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Johnny! The frames usually note where they were made from. What is the model of your frame? It's also best to make sure you purchased the glasses from an authorized dealer.

[@johnnybarrera9612]

@@sportrxeyewear thanks for the reply your vids are awesome! Model of the frame 5279 2000 55/18 145 I looked them up on the Ray Ban website did the whole 360 view and they also don't gave where there made from.. they're exactly like mine... So its just kinda of throwing me off! Thanks!

[@discoveryborneo2660]

Its from china.. Rayban does have manufacturer in china

[@johnnybarrera9612]

@@discoveryborneo2660 thanks !

[@pammansfield4510]

Just bought my first Ray Bans from Sunglass Hut in Macy's

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hope you love them as much as we do!

[@jonci9712]

I bought some ray bans from a glasses store in Mongolia for $40 and gotta say they look and feel legit.

[@bonniewalker9421]

Thank you.

[@sportrxeyewear]

You're welcome!

[@stokkand1]

Ive got plast glasses in my proscription glasses from Ray Ban

[@bastiangierahn2313]

I gotten my hands on a 25 year old pair of ray-bans that I have inherited from my mother who had inherited them from a friend. But how am I supposed to know if it's real or not when it's 25 years old?

[@bastiangierahn2313]

They have a B & L inscription on the edge of each lens and on the nosepiece there is written 'B & L Ray-Ban USA' I can also see the reflection of my eyes.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Bastian! What a great frame with a history! Vintage sunglasses are much harder to tell although it does seem counterfeit products have become more precedent over time. A 25 year old frame would have less chance of being a knockoff compared to one from today. I wish I had specific details to point out but Bausch & Lomb Ray-Bans were a bit before our time. Personally, I'd recommend looking online for pictures of your same frame! This might help you compare more accurately.

[@20ashifansari80]

Do one for maui Jim's as well

[@demayoexperience6646]

Would Kohl’s sell fake Ray Bans ?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Julio! While we can't speak for other retailers, you can always reach out to the company to verify that they're an authorized Ray-Ban dealer!

[@huggi3z08]

I order from Kohl's and have no worries 😂

[@BrEaKiNg_Brad]

Bought several pairs in the Philippines at a Unitop mall. Of course I knew they couldn't be real. As they were only 45 pesos, which is under 1 dollar. But still fun to pick up just to give my friends' hopes up when I handed them out.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Tom Cruise wasn't available to model, unfortunately 😒

[@momlifeandstyle3751]

What about the $60 ones at Ross?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Probably NOT Authentic RayBans BUT you can always send pictures to [e-mail] for verification! 😎

[@stokkand1]

Is not plasstic lenses allso real lenses From Ray Ban?

[@rebelcave8556]

I got a pair of the New wayfarers that seem legit though they are made in China. Is that possible!?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Ray-Ban manufactures in both Italy and China. To guarantee authenticity, we always recommend purchasing from an authorized dealer!

[@aznfriedrice415]

Rx Frames are made in China and Most sunglasses frames are made in Italy.

[@karaoke888]

Another thing I've noticed is that on all the authntic ones the RB logo on each nose pad is painted in white and looks very sharp. On the fakes the RB logo is not painted white and left clear with metal background. Take a look and see if this is true.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Andrew! That's a great point. It's all in the details and knock-offs don't do the real thing justice. Thanks for sharing your tip!

[@chinchillamade]

I have a replica pair and they have all the details I'm talking about every detail sometimes I be wondering if they came out from the same factory??

[@karaoke888]

@@chinchillamade They probably are from the same factory. These days "real" vs "fake" not the issue but rather "quality" of the glasses.

[@drstew1]

You got the cheap examples. I have genuine rayban wayfarer and I could not tell the difference between a pair I bought online . They weren’t sold as fakes, they were just sold. As rayban type sunglasses . Metal hinges in the corner smooth strong opening. And the classic 7 tilt, I must say, if I made these I’d be very bothered about replicas being made. Lenses glass, the whole thing. I had to put a sticker in my real case just so we don’t get them mixed up lol. The replica Industry is huge

[@retrogaminggenesis6102]

You able to point me to them lol

[@drstew1]

@@retrogaminggenesis6102 have a look at DHgate . The pictures have all logos removed . I didn’t know this then. I bought them because I liked the shape. Black and Tortoise brown are the best. So when they arrived I was completely shocked. Good luck.

[@thehistorytheorists6283]

@@drstew1 was it polarized? I’m assuming they came with the brand etched on the glasses?

[@drstew1]

The whole lot. All the same logo . RB grafite green lenses

[@thefinalsay8330]

Yo what r those raybans on the dude in the background?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! The glasses on the banner in the background would be the RB7151 HEXAGONAL OPTICS. Hope this helps!

[@anaromero6269]

Is dillards ray ban authentic?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Ana! While we can't speak for other retailers, if you are ever concerned about Ray-Ban authenticity, I would recommend simply reaching out to the retailer for confirmation!

[@MICHEAL_SCOTTT]

I just bought the Ray-Ban’s Erica for a family member from Sunglass hut in Macy’s website They said that they’re made in Thailand I didn’t know they were made in Thailand I thought it was Italy

[@israelromero285]

Dillard's Ray Ban authentic?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Israel! While we can't speak for other retailers, if you are ever concerned about Ray-Ban authenticity, I would recommend simply reaching out to the retailer for confirmation!

[@mrssmudge8918]

The raybans from Italy dont have wayfarer written inside but I know they are authentic

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@karinagarcia8834]

I got sunglasses from the ray-ban official site but my sunglasses came without the sticker on the lens. Is that normal?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Karina! If you purchased from the official Ray-Ban store, then your sunglasses will absolutely be genuine. We've seen sunglasses come without a sticker so I wouldn't worry about that missing from it :)

[@junbautista3660]

I bought real rayban aviators from a rayban store. But when I pointed a UV light flashlight unto the lens with a money bill at the back, the security features of the money can be totally seen. So, are the real rayban aviators not UV protected? Man, I need your input on this. Thanks

[@kaitlynvega6249]

Just got mine from Glasses USA and they’re fake! It says they’re made in China. What do I do? Should I sue them?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Kaitlyn! Not to worry- Ray-Ban has facilities in Italy and China so some authentic frames will say "Made in China."

[@TheMiddlechild79]

They're not fake... they're manufactured in Italy and China

[@ugosage]

Are some of the new ray ban made in China?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi! Yes, Ray-Ban manufactures frames in China and Italy.

[@ugosage]

@@sportrxeyewear thanks a million I bought a pair from sunglass hut and saw ( made in china) was so worried

[@Notorious2108]

I have fake ones that i got from mexico and im glad i got them rather than the real ones they look amazing feel amzing have the logo and were only 15 dollars

[@mickeygarcia2331_]

All ray bans will have a serial number starting with RB but every single thing counts

[@sportrxeyewear]

Absolutely!

[@stokkand1]

How do I prevent Ray Ban logo from fading over time?

[@sportrxeyewear]

On the frame or lens? It's uncommon for the frame logo to fade, but the logo stamp on the lens is subject to fading over time with standard wear and tear. You can help prolong the logo by reducing pressure when cleaning over that particular spot on the lens as well as keeping them in the case and not exposed to UV light when not in use.

[@stokkand1]

@@sportrxeyewear I ment the lens.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Yup, talking about the lens👆

[@mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes]

i got prescription ray ban eyeglasses, to be honest they felt really thin and cheap flimsy, so i returned them straight away, i hope i can get my refund. really bad. ill be ordering from the official website for sure, no dealers

[@sportrxeyewear]

Licensed retailers, like SportRx, provide authentic RayBan items but it's good to check the return policy just in case! There are also many authentic RB's made with different materials that may feel 'flimsy' to some if the picture that helped make the decision to purchase gave the impression that the product is heavier or denser than what was received. Always a good idea to try on first before purchase if one can!

[@cv600rr]

I'm not convinced. I have a nice pair of fakes with nice lenses. I had them tested and they are 100% UV protected. Only cost me $25 from Cina. I'm considering buying a couple more pairs from the same seller. I just don't feel like it's worth an additional $150 to know that they are "authentic".

[@sportrxeyewear]

Well, at least you go into it knowingly, eh? I would recommend having all of them checked for UV protection rather than just trusting the pair you've tested already.

[@charliemurphy9022]

I agree with you cv600rr! I have 3 pair of real and 4 pair of fakes, and let me tell ya the fakes are excellent for a fraction of the price

[@joeguzman3558]

My eye doctor told me my prescription is out of range for Ray-Ban sunglasses, my eye prescription is stronger then the limit on the Ray-Ban sunglasses

[@sportrxeyewear]

Give our a call Joe! While you may be out of range for RayBan's authentic labs, SportRx labs may be able to step in and accommodate your prescription to the RayBan frame of your choosing! 888.831.5817

[@txhondaguy]

Are the ray ban lenses from Glasses USA legit?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Omar! While we can't speak on behalf of other retailers, we always advise to purchase from an authorized dealer so you know you're getting the real thing!

[@kaitlynvega6249]

Just got mine from Glasses USA and they’re fake! It says they’re made in China.

[@user-il9cp4gj2t]

Iam confused is rayban italian made or american?!

[@TheMiddlechild79]

@@kaitlynvega6249 Italy and China are manufacturers of ray bans

[@dannytripper]

Ray-Ban does have a manufacturer in China.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Daniel! You're absolutely correct. Ray-Ban manufactures in both Italy and China. Thanks for watching and pointing this out!

[@mightylaser0000]

What about $50-60 range? How safe would you say etsy is? Lol

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey there! We always recommend purchasing from an authorized dealer so you know you're getting authentic Ray-Bans :)

[@demayoexperience6646]

@@sportrxeyewear is kohl’s an authorized dealer? I just purchased my first pair yesterday and now I’m having second thoughts if they are authentic

[@murimurimrui]

Brought a rayban from ebay. Looked at it throughly. Could not tell the difference between my real ray ban and the ebay one.

[@davidcoleman2796]

I got mine from my optometrist I've been with for the last 10 years . Thank God. It's the same with watches . Omega fakes are really getting good. I hate fakes . I worked hard for my money. It took me a few years to save for my rolex. Now I someone can get a fake one in Hong Kong. Wtf .