Not many purchases are as exhilarating as buying a Trade-mark advanced team of Oakley sunglasses for a bargain price. However, that cheap price may be a hint that the glasses are not authentic. As of 2009, genuine Oakley sunglasses ranged from $150 to over $300. A bargain price for these sun blockers might be in the low $100 range but rarely fall below that number. Significantly cheaper prices may indicate a fake. There are other clues that might tell you if those alleged Oakleys are an unreal deal.
Instructions
1. Look for the words "Made in U.S.A." on the inside of one of the stems. These can be either painted or engraved, depending on the frame style. Real Oakleys are made in America rather than Taiwan or China.
Oakleys are made of durable metals and alloys. Fake versions are usually composed of plastics and cheaper metals, thus making them lighter.5.
Rub a pencil eraser over the logo on the nose piece of the frames. The logo on fake Oakleys will usually wear off easily.
4. Feel the weight of the glasses in your hands.2. Check the Oakley website to see if the color matches available colors in that particular frame. All metal Oakley frames only come in very neutral metal tones.3.
Examine the "O" on the stem of the glasses. Real Oakleys have a raised lettering that is still present even if the paint is worn. Many fakes use a screen printing method so the "O" can be scratched off, and no raised edge is present.
6. Look for stickers on the glasses. True Oakleys never have stickers placed anywhere on the frames or the lenses.
