Verify the authenticity of my Ray-Bans :)

packardbell wrote: ↑and mines does not have the button on the case that says ray ban on it as well.



like some one said there is many models produced for various markets and regions of the world. so you cannot use what you see in the north american market and apply it across the world. RB switched manufacturers as well so what is real and what is fake?

If the buyers feel it is fake what you are selling then they should buy it from an authorised shop. I have always bought my items from the shops and not need to look back after your purchase.

Evi7sh wrote: ↑My sincere apologies. It looks like I've for once made a mistake in this respect. It is very likely that Ray Ban collections in European/Asian countries are manufactured according to different types of standard let alone throughout a different date.. however this strictly applies to a limited line of products released in different time frames (ie. 2006 releases would utilize designs of that year, while in 2010-2011 there would be an entirely different design (due to innovation in technology and marketing).

It is unfortunate that the counterfeit market is growing at such rapid pace, that at times even the original manufacturers have a hard time differentiating between AAA grade fakes and their own authentic products let alone us consumers.

*This thread is an example: I had a few RFD friends who followed up on this thread, and through a few of my comparisons (A) I noticed that the Ray Ban (fake) they purchased from DX/FP/iO looked identical to the one OP had posted, especially (1) alignment of Ray Ban on the right lens (2) partial model # on the left arm (3) thin etching on the nose piece (OP did not have a close-up photo at this time) (4) low-quality double stitched case. Another added suspicion was my request to the OP for a photo of the purchase invoice which was never provided (until now). Finally, I consulted a known friend at SGH Fairview, and they had confirmed that the models in his inventory all matched what I had listed "authentic" in the comparison photos, and none had signs of the "fake". His inventory was Canadian/US models though, and were mainly the new releases, none older than those of 2009. (B) It turns out, if these same signs/designs were found on the newer models (aviators RB3025 etc), than it would suggest that they are very likely fakes. It is unlikely that original manufacturers would utilize old (vintage) designs/technology on new releases.

I do want to mention however that I, to say the least, am very glad the RFD community had step foward in this case, it just displays the moral behind a community embracing social values above all. My intent was never to offend or attack OP "klp2332", but in general, to fend off any possibility of a potential fraudulent thread, my thought being "better safe" to flag warning signs, "than sorry" to have someone fall victim. Everyone's on RFD to look for a deal, to share deals with others, while it burdens me when a user takes advantage of said interest purely for self-interest, I feel throughout the many years I've been on RFD it becomes a habit to point out obvious discrepancies/faults in a suspicious post.


ps. klp2332: I have contacted the RFD mod and made clarification on the mistake on my behalf.

pps. klp2332: I think you should treat "bombdiggity" to a hot cup of Tim's coffee, he's done quite a bit to save you the justice. I think I owe you a cup as well..