What a deal... gotta love ebay

[Migs the Scientist]

Yes, they look real. Any other pics?

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[supersharp]

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They look legit.

 

[Migs the Scientist]

They look legit.

thanks!, i am about to trade them for a polished x squared i have, i did not like how they fit

 

[kronin323]

thanks!, i am about to trade them for a polished x squared i have, i did not like how they fit

Actually I'm not so sure about that... that's not the right box, and the inside of the jet intakes looks off. Otherwise the pics don't really show the parts you need to look at to indentify counterfeits.

Need pics of...

- ends of the earstems
- inside of the nosebridge
- closeup of the orbital break(s)
- hinge screws
- any markings on the earstems

For more info on identifying x-metal authenticity, please see this thread...

http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/oakley-x-metal-authenticity-checklist.23622/#post-270499

 

[Migs the Scientist]

Actually I'm not so sure about that... that's not the right box, and the inside of the jet intakes looks off. Otherwise the pics don't really show the parts you need to look at to indentify counterfeits.

Need pics of...

- ends of the earstems
- inside of the nosebridge
- closeup of the orbital break(s)
- hinge screws
- any markings on the earstems

For more info on identifying x-metal authenticity, please see this thread...

http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/oakley-x-metal-authenticity-checklist.23622/#post-270499

Thanks so much, any input helps, I will inspect those things when I have them in my hand tomorrow, before I make any trade!

 

[kronin323]

Thanks so much, any input helps, I will inspect those things when I have them in my hand tomorrow, before I make any trade!

Okay then let me elaborate on those items, if the link is unclear:

- ends of the earstems - flared out = fake, very common indicator
- inside of the nosebridge - should be flat rivet ends, not screws, not flathead screws; very common indicator
- closeup of the orbital break(s) - often these are simulated, or at an incorrect angle; need to study authentic pairs to recognize the difference
- hinge screws - fakes are often hex instead of torx; also real ones are recessed while fakes will often have the screwhead sit above the plane of the earstem
- any markings on the earstems - If they're marked with SKUs they tend to be the wrong ones for the colorway, verifiable at o-review

Good luck!

 

[supersharp]

Actually I'm not so sure about that... that's not the right box, and the inside of the jet intakes looks off. Otherwise the pics don't really show the parts you need to look at to indentify counterfeits.

Need pics of...

- ends of the earstems
- inside of the nosebridge
- closeup of the orbital break(s)
- hinge screws
- any markings on the earstems

For more info on identifying x-metal authenticity, please see this thread...

http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/oakley-x-metal-authenticity-checklist.23622/#post-270499

I got that same box with a pair of OCP. Polished Juliets I purchased direct from my local O store. I can see the tip of the earstem and it looks good. For reference, the pair that I got has no markings. No sku and no frame measurements either. If it has a serial, u can verify it at O review.

Listen to what @kronin323 is saying though, he's been in the game way longer and it's all good advice.

 

[kronin323]

I got that same box with a pair of OCP. Polished Juliets I purchased direct from my local O store. I can see the tip of the earstem and it looks good. For reference, the pair that I got has no markings. No sku and no frame measurements either. If it has a serial, u can verify it at O review.

Listen to what @kronin323 is saying though, he's been in the game way longer and it's all good advice.

The OCP box I got was different but that doesn't mean that the box is a deal-breaker; boxes changed over time. What really caught my eye was the inside of the jet intakes (those holes at the front of the earstems) and how the pics hid the things to look for, so I'm just suggesting caution; it'd suck to do due diligence and still end up with a fake...

 

[XMetalAddict]

@Migs the Scientist I am not sure if this adds much, but here is a photo of a genuine pair jet intakes. I have to say that was the first thing that cought my eye when I saw your picks. Those look a bit off!

 

[Migs the Scientist]

Okay then let me elaborate on those items, if the link is unclear:

- ends of the earstems - flared out = fake, very common indicator
- inside of the nosebridge - should be flat rivet ends, not screws, not flathead screws; very common indicator
- closeup of the orbital break(s) - often these are simulated, or at an incorrect angle; need to study authentic pairs to recognize the difference
- hinge screws - fakes are often hex instead of torx; also real ones are recessed while fakes will often have the screwhead sit above the plane of the earstem
- any markings on the earstems - If they're marked with SKUs they tend to be the wrong ones for the colorway, verifiable at o-review

Good luck!

I would to thank all for the input, helped out a lot, everything checked out and made the trade...i love these polished juliet!