How to Identify Fake Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classic

[@waltgorbitz2173]

You can shine a bright light through the “black” ones and they are actually a very dark red acetate. From here you can see the metal arm rod clearly. A modern cell phone light works just fine.

[@isayc2208]

Thank you for your informative video. It confirmed to me that that I have been conned. After watching this, I returned the one I bought on eBay and reported the seller today for selling fake goods. Soon as I saw the glasses, right away I had the suspicion that it's not genuine. It felt so cheap to the touch and the hinges were not smooth. It hasn't got that 7 prongs that you were talking about and the metal reinforcement inside. I hope more people can watch this video before buying. Thank you.

[@isayc2208]

I am now so afraid because (he knows my address), the seller said that he's hurt about the 'negative' feedback that I gave him, even after refunding me my money. He said he didn't know that it was fake, but there's a few exactly the same Ray-ban and Adidas shoes in his listing. He asked me to retract my negative feedback. :(

[@Stator720]

This was helpful, the only tell on my reps is that the screw in the 7 stack hinge has a flush top not domed. Was good to see that I don't need to get a gen pair again though! Concerning though, I'm fully aware of what I have but I can only imagine how many pairs like these have been resold as gen...

[@timicmedia]

Check out the ant at 2:34 haha. Thanks for the video, subscribed!

[@ShadeReview]

Haha thanks for watching haha

[@brandoncabezas5473]

@@ShadeReview, I just bought a pair of original wayfarers that are polarized. Black glossy frame and green lens but it doesn’t read “wayfarer handmade in Italy.” It reads “ray ban customized in USA.” The other side reads “rb2140.” Why is this? Are they fake? I bought them from the Ray Ban site. I sent in for a new pair because of this and because there were factory blemishes. SMH.

[@sterlingross919]

Ray Ban actually released a pair of Classic Wayfarers without the tilt. Model number is RB4340. So it may not necessarily be fake. Another good way to tell is just by the sheer weight. They all have glass lenses and the acetate is heavier than the cheap plastic fakes are made of.

[@ShadeReview]

Ya absolutely this video was to tell if the original wayfarers (RB 2140) are fake but yes you are 100% right about the RB4340 we have a sunglasses expert over here!

[@manthos__foustanos]

Yes! Also the RB4340 with less tilt, are called Wayfarer Ease!

[@alencode]

Shade Review review the Wayfarer Ease please!

[@davidviner4932]

@@alencode I have just bought these in in tortoise with blue grey graduated tint, they were the best sunglasses after trying many, many different ones one. Graduated so I can see the speedo when driving, didn't like the brown graduated lenses as it made the world kind of 'sepia' so I'm very happy with the ones bought today from John Lewis for £108

[@hafizzainalabidin]

Hi, what does 'handmade in italy K ce' and 'handmade in italy B ce' mean?

[@jonathanmonger111]

Thanks for your time. It was helpful. All of what u talked about I see it on the sun glasses someone is trying to give me. One thing is that the handle is foldable

[@hdrhdr782]

Why don't you show left temple side, bro?? (The writings)

[@jumkam1623]

My Ray-Ban that I just purchased says made in Italy on the left and the model number on right The model that I purchased is RB 4340V I checked on google and all the ray bans have the model number on the left and made in logo on right. Mine is the opposite I have purchased it from a reputed store and when I was making this purchase the girl told me 3 times that they only deal in genuine authentic ray ban frames My question to you is. Are mine fake ? I am pissed and would like to go back to the store to return this pair if it is.

[@joeyrezur]

I have wayferer Hand Made in Italy B in the arm.. what B stands for?

[@TheKerstingm]

I have a vintage pair from the late 80's early 90's that have everything you've mentioned except for any model or lense info etched on the left arm. I see this exact pair for sale online for over $500. I am just asking to see of there is any other way to get dating info

[@suzask]

I bought in shop new pair and few hoir later I was looking closer at them and I notices stains marks I dont know what it is......behind the ear....few cuts also 😑 I dont understand much but It seems to me they are used 😞 hope they give me back my money or change them..o,they didnt even gave me the gray box 😞😞😞 so sad,love the wayfarers

[@aceshot9688]

Do you know whether white description on the inside parts of the arms can be erased after some period of time due to wearing them?

[@jakeb8873]

Does ray bay ban etch the "RB" on every single model? Sometimes I read that "most" models have the "RB" etched. What models don't have this!?

[@realaudioreviews]

Jake if it doesn’t have RB etched it’s a fake

[@VEERSINGH-uj3qq]

If I am spending 100 some dollars for my pair of sunglasses I am not buying from Amazon at all.

[@abhishekkotian391]

What is the colour of the metal accents? Is it a bit like brassy or like steel.

[@kickesuki9140]

I have a pair that says “Made in Italy” only, not handmade, the rest seems to be the same to an original pair, also they are a different style, and bought them off of a sunglasses store that sells different brands, should I be worried about them being fake?

[@ShadeReview]

Send me some high quality photos of them to my Instagram and I’ll take a look

[@Tbaozcn]

​​@@ShadeReview ben de gönderebilir miyim ?

[@IgorGutman]

On the rb2140s, after "Hand Made in Italy" there's a letter - mine is a K - what does it stand for?

[@joeyrezur]

Mine is B... i dont know what is the B stand for

[@kennyford5680]

Might have been a good idea to show them against the fake ones to elaborate more? Good video though, Thank you!

[@shane9927]

I bought a new pair from the website and it didn’t come with a sticker on the lens. I also had my last name put on the inside of the glasses. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. 🤔

[@Bacilio1231]

Same m8

[@jesses.t4475]

hi, how about if the clubmaster RB 3016 w0366 Doesnt have any written where it was made on the right side but there is ¨Rayban T CE¨ on the right side? is it fake or original?

[@klemboy]

if there isnt the letter ´´K´´ after Italy and before the big CE , are they fake ? THANKS for answer

[@apoorvsingh6951]

no

[@franciscosantiagogonzalez7682]

I'm trying to verify if mine are real or fake, and I'm wondering what the «B» means after the "Handmade in Italy" and before the C E. Mine are the 54mm size 2140

[@chimeziedimkpa4589]

Hi SR. Please is the RB 2148 an offshoot of Ray Ban Nina? Is authentic? Thank you

[@drstew1]

Well what do you do when you buy a pair of these fake ray bans Tortoise wayfarer and they’re identical down to the hinges down to the logo nothing you cannot tell the difference the case all the papers the lot. Apart from the price. My £136.00 vs £ 22.00 including post.

[@Offstar-zk4qn]

Who has been here sense the biggning when he uplaoded his videos shit video on how to indenify fakes. this video is so much better thanks for finally making it man your vids impoved a lot keep itup

[@chimeziedimkpa4589]

Thanks alot for the video. Have there been any changes to the design so we can spot the fake three years after this video?

[@ShadeReview]

No thing has changed on them at all

[@chimeziedimkpa4589]

@@ShadeReview Thanks a lot. Please is the RB 2148 a real product of Ray Ban or an offshoot emanating from India?

[@CBalkrs]

Can you tell me if the mark in the left glass is present where the glass is actually plastic. I heard some RB models are plastic

[@chaneyhouk5950]

I just bought a folding pair off eBay. Are the foldable ones usually faked as well?

[@AM2PMReviews]

Hey does your sigma 18-35 make too much noise when in AF to film?

[@ShadeReview]

Yes lately I have been stopping down my aperture to F2.8 to make it easier for the lens to keep focus and its helping reduce the noise from the lens

[@246eddiebauer]

hey! I have a pair of Raybans coming tomorrow. They are the wayfarer classics with polarized lenses. whats the difference between the ones that arrive tomorrow and these? are they not the same? If there was a way I could send you a screenshot

[@246eddiebauer]

the ones I ordered don't exactly look like the ones in your video but that could just be the angle

[@kentdellenbusch8554]

Great description on real vs fake. I appreciate your time putting this together.

[@ThisCantBeAllThereIs]

To find the metal rod going thru I a black pair , you can just fold the temple and look inside the tip of the temple. You can see the tip of the metal rod.

[@ilijakunicevic3297]

what do you think of wayfarer ease? they're classic too but not with the angle

[@ElTioSTARK]

after "Hand Made in Italy" there's a letter - mine is a K or B- what does it stand for?

[@TheFiendRacer]

Are the ray bans on eBay fake? The ones that are priced around 60-70dollars?

[@ChromeMan04]

Fake

[@AlonsoCarrion-w2q]

At another review HUD VS E BAY..u mention the HINGES...in the ORIGINALS they shall look LIKE IN THE VIDEO.....IN this video they look diffrent in THIS ORIGINALS...so myn? Is ...THE HINGES ARE NOT THE SAME SHAPE IN DIFFRENT NEW WAYFARERS??i know in this video u showing one Kind ...and at the other another Kind of glasses(NWF) also...i hace a pair like the ones in the other video...exacly the same ...i want to know if they are ORIGINALS...THE HINGES ARE CONFUSING ME A BIT!!!👍 I will love a reply please!!👍😁

[@lewisgoff]

Shoutout to the little ant at 2:34😂

[@arenh2049]

Any tips on the wayfarer folding version?

[@jamescopperman5974]

Hi, Could I know are the RB2140 original Polaroid wayfarer classic has Plastic or Glass lenses? I would really appreciate if someone could assist me with this.

[@ShadeReview]

Glass

[@jamescopperman5974]

@@ShadeReview Thank You ! Shade Review

[@janosnagy4483]

Hi, thank you for the great and very informative video. However there's one thing that nobody mentions in these real/fake videos and that is the SMELL. I bought a pair of Ray-Bans from an authorized reseller and although the glasses looks real as I was taken out of the box I immediately felt a cheap plastic-ish smell coming from the 'leather' case. I know it's faux leather but it keeps me wondering if other brand new Ray-Ban cases have this funny smell or not? Thank you!

[@abdullarupanagudi7961]

I want same model glasses.Iam from Jeddah, where can bye from.there is a online option in Jeddah

[@anandarevandi2465]

is anyone here know what "a" stand for in wayfarer rb2140a? is it real or fake one? Thx for the explanation. Appreciate it.

[@aldrethcayas3200]

Sir can you help me, i want to know if my rayban clubmaster is real. I’ve watched your video about identifying the fakeones. Most of the features are the same as mine except for one thing, I don’t have the numbers and the square on the inside of the bridge. Please hear me out.

[@ShadeReview]

Hi you sunglasses are 100% fake

[@aldrethcayas3200]

Shade Review my sunglasses is 55-19 3016F clubmaster. I got it from a trusted optical shop here in Thailand. It feels really legit. The material, the weight, and the feels tho.

[@cooperd.9660]

@@aldrethcayas3200 I know this is two years late but you bought then in Thailand idk what you expected lol

[@bringbackthe80s61]

My fake ones look exactly the same to the smallest detail.

[@Eclipse0]

Hey can someone that knows how to spot fake ray ban sunglasses help me? I send to him my ray ban sunglasses photos on instagram and he tells me if they are real? I really need to know it.

[@ClubXrock]

Use a powerful magnet to check if the arms have the metal reinforcements

[@ShadeReview]

Great Idea never thought of that before

[@gorgeoussmile6252]

@@ShadeReview great idea dear thanks

[@laverneaprilelmore-smith1500]

​@@ShadeReview Thanks for the information. I purchased a blue pair from the Goodwill store. That I work at for $19.99 And thanks to your information. I scored a real pair. I'm so excited!!!! 😁 I see everything you mentioned ❤😊

[@TheBlackCaptain1990]

why my model said RB2140-A? Please someone explain to me.

[@trepbg4616]

Bought my first ever ray bans. I could’ve bought my ray ban Wayfarer original from Amazon for £89 but I thought you know what just to be safe I’ll buy it on the website for £127

[@ShadeReview]

Congratulations on your purchase!

[@adamhume5999]

Great video to spot a fake. One thing always mentioned is the weight between genuine and fake glasses, but nobody mentions the actual weight in grams of the genuine glasses. That would be helpful! :-)

[@niaz.shovon]

My understanding is that, as it's a handmade item, weight is not going to be all equal.

[@johnowen8321]

I got mine from Rayban and customised my own....they didn't come with a sticker.....they have everything else except the sticker

[@iaido01]

dude that sticker literally means nothing.

[@АрсенийДанченко-э6о]

Where i can buy fake? Link pls

[@uhvq513]

No one: Absolutely no one in the world: GOD: Shade Review: "Just like this " x1000000

[@ShadeReview]

April 2019 called they want there dead meme back 😂

[@DerekEvans1013]

I legit just got a pair of Caravan straight from the Ray-Ban website and the box did not have a sticker on it. You mean to tell me I bought fake Ray-Bans from Ray-Ban?

[@ShadeReview]

It means that Ray-Ban messed up or you got a custom pair. Custom pears don’t have a sticker on the box to the sticker coincides with all the frame and lens info tied to that specific part that you bought. Every single pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses I have bought from their official website for the sunglass hut had a sticker on the box.

[@jitheshvasudevan2352]

What is the colour of the lense?? Is it green?

[@ShadeReview]

It’s ray bans G 15 lens

[@jitheshvasudevan2352]

@@ShadeReview So is there a black coloured lens available for a polarized Original wayfarer classic??

[@realaudioreviews]

Jithesh Vasudevan yes they come in gray lenses also

[@marbarosi]

What is the weight of them?

[@jayn8392]

I can't do the originals. The way they sit kinda forward messes with me and I hate it. The new wayfarers are amazing though

[@Mohammed-Gideon]

Thanks it was really useful and helpful .

[@realaudioreviews]

Mohamed alexander fake and real is same thing... 😂😂😂

[@yesiking520]

you got fake ones. The case stamp is not supposed to be on the side

[@ShadeReview]

Both of the sunglasses shown in this video were bought directly from the Ray Ban official website

[@sarathsankaranachary152]

Dear friend, I brought for 200 USD for this glass from Saudi authorised dealer named Magrabi. My glass is Made in Italy. Can u tell me original reyban glasses all made in Italy.

[@ShadeReview]

send me a DM on instagram with some photos

[@HBoogy420]

Take a shot every time he says sunglasses.

[@henryjansevanrensbur]

or just like that....

[@JohnBurke67]

Thanks very much, I've been looking into getting a pair. I never realised the lens angle or RB etching.

[@chickenlead7203]

Is glassesusa a good site to get ray bans?

[@sahebajpatel9847]

LoL. I just received from glassesusa. Its not an authentic pair.

[@IldaMazzy]

You made me love Wayfarer model, definitely! You’re so handsome 😍

[@storozhevadaria3040]

SO TRUE😍😍

[@storozhevadaria3040]

SO TRUE😍😍

[@halfouncer7339]

i scratched off the front logo thinking that was the etching now theyre worthless lmao

[@ErikRocha_cnvr]

This was really helpful, I bought some that are fake. Thanks

[@BertieW0oster]

Side note, customized Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses ordered directly from Ray-Ban will say "Customized in the USA" in place of the "Hand Made in Italy" writing.

[@beebeak4212]

I bought a Ray ban second hand onlime. Everything is perfect as per original except it's not tilted. Did I got fucked?

[@ShadeReview]

Definitely fake if there is no tilt

[@ami6182]

Happy to announce my new pair passed the legit test😊

[@redasenhaji1084]

Hey , thank you for the explanation otherwise how can i contact you to check the authenticity of my ray ban .

[@redasenhaji1084]

For information I don't have Instagram

[@ShadeReview]

Sorry I can’t help you if you don’t have Instagram

[@redasenhaji1084]

@@ShadeReview thanks for your reply , you don't have an email address so i can send you pictures

[@redasenhaji1084]

It's fine , i sent you the pictures in Instagram

[@redasenhaji1084]

Dear shade thank you very much for your advices , i found an other ones could you please check them and tell me if shall i buy them , thank you in advance

[@alvinlitan3647]

is this adaptive lenses too?

[@tysonchickennuggets]

Acetate ? Aren’t they injection molded now

[@ChandraKumar-rj4co]

hi sir can i wash my ray ban sunglasses when it became durty?

[@wxman2003]

The conglomerate known as Luxottica now owns the Ray Ban name. Just about every brand is owned by Luxottica. It's a racket and the quality has gone downhill since Luxottica bought them out. Mass produce them cheaply and then charge a ridiculous price.

[@darkhorse4348]

Good info bro 👍

[@Obeijin]

They sell Ray Bans at my gas station for $30 ! LMAO ...

[@iaido01]

100% fake. rayban production price is around the 50 euro. that is also the reason you will never see more sale than 50%

[@Obeijin]

@@iaido01 It was a joke ...

[@warrenferchaw2114]

Thank you I found your video very helpful I’m buying a pair on Facebook marketplace now I will know if there real !

[@billzbadd5299]

This was very helpful

[@johncahill1985]

Somebody gave me a real pair of Ray-Ban’s for a gift. I always bought the fake ones from the poppy store in Philly $10 you put them right next to each other you can’t tell the difference you wear them you can’t tell the difference I would never spend $200 on sunglasses I would break them lose them when I can spend $10 and have a really nice pair and not have to worry about anything. There is no difference between the fakes and the reels.

[@DearMichaelJackson]

ممنون از اموزش های خوبتون

[@mechanicandi1064]

I got mines straight from Italy hand made and it took 2 weeks to arrive to my house 🙏🏾

[@iRecordOS]

Just bought the 50 but considered the 54.

[@AbdulAziz-fj7qp]

can u check my sunglass bos

[@democratictotalitariansoci1462]

the only thing I care is UV protection, and I test sunglasses with UV lamp. Couldn't care less if they're fake

[@steveg6978]

Some Rayban have 5 hinges, just not the wayfarers

[@isabod608]

I bought some fake one I'm still going to wear em

[@carestereo8245]

are they good? are they easily breakable?

[@realaudioreviews]

care stereo the fake is actually good for price you can get them for $50-$60, if you don’t want to pay $180 for real deal from store

[@davidviner4932]

Another great video, so now I know mine are real ones, well done John Lewis UK

[@WatchReview]

dope video

[@ShadeReview]

Thanks!

[@djameleddine8230]

Thank you

[@ShadeReview]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@jeancarlogonzalocubayarang7335]

ONLY RAY BAN T CE???

[@Radio9730killer]

Who cares

[@tylerhair9067]

How bout just buy them from Ray Ban and leave no doubt? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️😎

[@amulyajyothi5868]

Amazing video

[@weenuypokhrel2886]

Thanks a ton buddy! You are stunning!

[@nausea86]

My fakes look exactly like these. They have every little detail he mentioned . Paid 60 bucks.

[@anoyakashi8775]

can’t understand you!

[@apoorvsingh6951]

I got a Genuine one thnx 😎

[@mohdshahrulridzuan8024]

Just like that...

[@hisroyalhighness1183]

54 are a beauty

[@Certiwhipps]

10 video FFS it's not to hard to explain bloody hell