How do you identify genuine lenses?

[Raymond Luna]

I purchased my Flak Jacket XLJ on eBay for a little over 50$ under MSRP.

I see that it is common for people to sell aftermarket lenses with genuine frames. How do I tell if my lenses are genuine?

Also, it does have the 'polarized' text engraved/etched into one of the lens

 

[rml0015]

I purchased my Flak Jacket XLJ on eBay for a little over 50$ under MSRP.

I see that it is common for people to sell aftermarket lenses with genuine frames. How do I tell if my lenses are genuine?

Also, it does have the 'polarized' text engraved/etched into one of the lens

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I'm not expert but the etching on the lens looks correct. I'm sure someone will post with a way to really tell.

 

[Deleted member 13416]

Your lenses are authentic.
Enjoy your new purchase

 

[discodave]

There are some aftermarket versions that have the POLARIZED letters etched into the lens and look almost identical to the OEM lenses. Here's an example from Ebay. No name company and the lenses are 18 bucks. The cheap ones are really thin, though. Yours look OEM thick so I think yours are authentic.

 

[QLR1]

I would have had no idea until I ordered some Big Taco lenses. The aftermarket pair I received were less thick than OEM. Needless to say, they went back.

 

[Lumbergh]

I purchase from authorized dealers so I know every pair I get is authentic. I can understand older pairs that are no longer made but since you got flaks which are still readily available almost everywhere, why even deal with the possibility?


Just my .02