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I almost bid on these but decided not to. I'm not an X-Metal expert, but have become generally familiar with them and read several threads on the ways to spot fakes.
So, were these a legit steal, or a quality fake?
Sharp Metal Frame Sunglasses Rayban Oakley Coasta | eBay
At first glance, the orbitals seem right, with an actual gasket. The other rubber pieces seem right also. The hinges seem about right. The biggest red flag was the tips of the stems curving outward, which I've learned is one of the biggest signs of a fake. Also, while hard to tell for sure, it seems like the nose bridge rivets might actually be screws (see final pic for what appears to be slotted screw). However, the seller has 100% feedback on eBay with some X-Metal sales previously. His other auction for a Juliet seems legit also.
So, were these a legit steal, or a quality fake?
Sharp Metal Frame Sunglasses Rayban Oakley Coasta | eBay
At first glance, the orbitals seem right, with an actual gasket. The other rubber pieces seem right also. The hinges seem about right. The biggest red flag was the tips of the stems curving outward, which I've learned is one of the biggest signs of a fake. Also, while hard to tell for sure, it seems like the nose bridge rivets might actually be screws (see final pic for what appears to be slotted screw). However, the seller has 100% feedback on eBay with some X-Metal sales previously. His other auction for a Juliet seems legit also.