If you ever purchase Oakleys from eBay, Gumtree (Australia), Craigslist or dodgy websites etc, you do run the small (to large) risk of purchasing fake counterfeit products.
N.B. Although I've bought <15 pieces from "Oakley Forum", I've NEVER seen any fake or sunglasses I thought were fake being sold in the "Exchange" sections.
It's usually possible to tell quickly on close inspection that these items are dodgy, but when purchasing sight unseen (due to poor photography) or deliberately misleading product information, then there are a few telltale signs that you're about to (or have already) purchase(d) a fake.
There are a number of differences from the genuine article:-
Fake cloth below. Printed/stamped with the Oakley Logo.
Fake case - For some reason, a lot of knockoffs seem to have a "carabina" attachment.
Another fake case - Notice the "odd" profile of the extra wide case.
A giveaway for a fake case is the inside. Usually either filled with cheap foam, or just empty space.
Another fake interior...
This is the real thing. Notice the excellent quality "dense" foam cutouts.
And here's another example of an original Oakley case
Notice the zippers also. The one on the left is the slightly smaller but tapered zip from an original case. The bulbous larger zip on the right is fake.
Now the Jawbone differences!
It's difficult to tell, but usually the "tolerance" of the quality of construction is lacking ie., hinges and joints will be loose, there may be sharp "edges" where the poorly made moulds have cast the frame, pieces may not necessarily fit tightly together, e.g. at the nose rubber-frame joint. This is difficult to see unless you have a real pair to compare it with.
These are fake....
These are real. There's a more exact fit...
If the small bolt that holds the nosepiece in place is more like a flat head screw attachment, then it's fake. Sorry about the lousy picture. At least you can see where to look. The lenses must be removed.
The real pair have a "rivet" i.e. the round pin has been "punched" and depressed in the centre...
N.B. Although I've bought <15 pieces from "Oakley Forum", I've NEVER seen any fake or sunglasses I thought were fake being sold in the "Exchange" sections.
It's usually possible to tell quickly on close inspection that these items are dodgy, but when purchasing sight unseen (due to poor photography) or deliberately misleading product information, then there are a few telltale signs that you're about to (or have already) purchase(d) a fake.
There are a number of differences from the genuine article:-
Fake cloth below. Printed/stamped with the Oakley Logo.
Fake case - For some reason, a lot of knockoffs seem to have a "carabina" attachment.
Another fake case - Notice the "odd" profile of the extra wide case.
A giveaway for a fake case is the inside. Usually either filled with cheap foam, or just empty space.
Another fake interior...
This is the real thing. Notice the excellent quality "dense" foam cutouts.
And here's another example of an original Oakley case
Notice the zippers also. The one on the left is the slightly smaller but tapered zip from an original case. The bulbous larger zip on the right is fake.
Now the Jawbone differences!
It's difficult to tell, but usually the "tolerance" of the quality of construction is lacking ie., hinges and joints will be loose, there may be sharp "edges" where the poorly made moulds have cast the frame, pieces may not necessarily fit tightly together, e.g. at the nose rubber-frame joint. This is difficult to see unless you have a real pair to compare it with.
These are fake....
These are real. There's a more exact fit...
If the small bolt that holds the nosepiece in place is more like a flat head screw attachment, then it's fake. Sorry about the lousy picture. At least you can see where to look. The lenses must be removed.
The real pair have a "rivet" i.e. the round pin has been "punched" and depressed in the centre...
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