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With knock-off sellers and counterfeiters rampant in the various market stalls and small shops around the world, it is often difficult to spot a real from a fake model. Especially now that technology is becoming more and more sophisticated, so are the efforts to conceal them easier to pass. You will often see that small details such as the label name in the corner look absolutely and unmistakably real. How, then, would you be able to tell?
There are several ways to find out if those Prada sunglasses are what the vendors tell you they are. First of all, if the price seem too good to be true, it probably is. For a premium pair of Prada sunglasses you will have to shell out at least three-digit figures. If they look oh-so real but are $30.00, steer clear: these are either fake or imitations. Real Pradas would not be sold on the streets in the first place, no matter what they may tell you. You should also understand the ins-and-outs of manufacturing. In the factories, products cost an initial amount to produce. When they hit the stores, they cost more because the buyer or reseller will mark it up if they want any kind of profit. This means that if they are selling "authentic" sunglasses for 85% off the retail price, there is absolutely no way they would be able to stay in business. A second factor to look at when surveying whether or not sunglasses are counterfeit is the quality. Look at the workmanship of the sunglasses and you will know whether or not they were made with cheaper materials. They tend to feel lighter than real ones and the hinges won't be anywhere near as solid. Logo reproduction can also be shoddy sometimes--although even that is getting more difficult to discern. Fakes may have the mistake of having different fonts and sizes in writing. In addition, a tried and true method of spotting counterfeit sunglasses is to look on the arm markings. Inside the arms, they will list the frame size, model number and where they were made.
It's important to know the above clues when shopping for authentic sunglasses but what if you can already tell a pair of counterfeit sunglasses from the real deal but you still want them? People will often still opt for the fake pair knowing full well their nature but figure that the low price is worth the low quality. However, is it really worth it to be at risk for more exposure to UV and polarized light? In addition, because of poor construction and materials, counterfeit designer sunglasses have the tendency to shatter easily. That good deal probably won't look so attractive if you knew these facts. |
