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"Anyway, I was 99% sure that the lenses were actually polarized, that they were genuine in every sense of the word, but since this was my first pair I decided to take it to a local merchant that is also a certified Ray Ban seller (along with many other brands)."
"There should only be the cloth and the small booklet (these can be fake also, but no one really cares too much about them?"
"I really believe if they were around no more than $10 to $20-dollars more I'd consider buying a pair of these smaller Wayfarer II's with the polarized lens, but they seem to somewhere around $40 to 50-dollars more which I just do not believe is a fair value as it doesn't cost that much additional money to produce a polarized lens."
"All the ones I see listed as being sold by Amazon are generally about $40 - $60 off the standard MSRP of what you would pay at almost all retail outlets, I am not sure what kind of arrangement they have made with Ray Ban, but you really would be foolish to buy these anywhere else if Amazon has the size and color you want in stock."
"Pair 1: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case; Pair 2: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case; Pair 3: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), no cleaning cloth, came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded); Pair 4: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), black cleaning cloth (different size than Pair 1 and 2), came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded); Pair 5: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, NO RB etching on lens, no paperwork, no sleeve on arms, no cloth, came in white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded)."
"There have been many reviews saying the 52mm are way too small, look like they're sized for kids, etc."
"I don't know if this is Amazon's problem or Ray Ban's, but in any case, I'd read up on how to spot Ray Ban fakes before you commit to whatever Amazon ships you."
Ray-Ban RB2132 New Wayfarer Sunglasses Unisex (Click to Compare Deals)
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"I read all of the reviews (well, all the 1 stars and quite a few 5's), got a little scared that I was wasting my time purchasing fake Ray Bans and decided that since I had Prime I could always take them back for free... Anyway, I was 99% sure that the lenses were actually polarized, that they were genuine in every sense of the word, but since this was my first pair I decided to take it to a local merchant that is also a certified Ray Ban seller (along with many other brands)... I also would note that it could be hit or miss with the authenticity of your pair you purchase but hopefully you can be rest assured that at least some of the pairs sold are legit."
"Now a lot of people are worried about the authenticity of the sunglasses since they aren't from Ray-Ban or Sunglass Hut directly... There should only be the cloth and the small booklet (these can be fake also, but no one really cares too much about them?... :\ I recommend trying them on and looking at them in person at a store before you purchase from Amazon to avoid returns/exchanges."
"I really believe if they were around no more than $10 to $20-dollars more I'd consider buying a pair of these smaller Wayfarer II's with the polarized lens, but they seem to somewhere around $40 to 50-dollars more which I just do not believe is a fair value as it doesn't cost that much additional money to produce a polarized lens... Well, with this smaller pair I have one wish only and that is the height of the lens is just a slight bit more shallow (less) than I would really like... This is just my opinion, but as I think I already made clear these will be too small for even some medium faces and pretty much definitely too small for outright large and round faces."
"* I will not comment on these style wise, you either like the Wayfarer design or you don't, everyone has seen these glasses before... This again gives the glasses some weight and high end feel to these glasses over other brands, time well tell how scratch resistant they are but I have a feeling they will hold up over multiple years of use better than the plastic lens... All the ones I see listed as being sold by Amazon are generally about $40 - $60 off the standard MSRP of what you would pay at almost all retail outlets, I am not sure what kind of arrangement they have made with Ray Ban, but you really would be foolish to buy these anywhere else if Amazon has the size and color you want in stock."
"Pair 1: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case; Pair 2: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case; Pair 3: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), no cleaning cloth, came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded); Pair 4: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), black cleaning cloth (different size than Pair 1 and 2), came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded); Pair 5: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, NO RB etching on lens, no paperwork, no sleeve on arms, no cloth, came in white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded)... If I get these three pairs and none are up to the quality they should be, they will be exchanged for three new pairs, and we will continue this process until I get five authentic pairs... Amazon gets the returned item into the warehouse, sees they aren't broken and then puts them back on the shelf for the next person to purchase."
"I tried the 55mm version a few months ago and they were just bigger than I preferred. The 55mm fit comfortably on my temples, but the lense size/circumference was just too big for me... There have been many reviews saying the 52mm are way too small, look like they're sized for kids, etc."
"The first time, I was delighted with the sunglasses I received (~April 2015); it was the first time in my life I bought a pair of sunglasses that didn't come from a rotating display in a drug store... They also crinkled if your torqued them in the slightest, as though the seems between the lens and the frame didn't fit properly... I don't know if this is Amazon's problem or Ray Ban's, but in any case, I'd read up on how to spot Ray Ban fakes before you commit to whatever Amazon ships you."
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"I read all of the reviews (well, all the 1 stars and quite a few 5's), got a little scared that I was wasting my time purchasing fake Ray Bans and decided that since I had Prime I could always take them back for free. I just received mine in the mail and they came in the silver box, inside a black Ray Ban case with the micro fibre cloth and a little booklet... Anyway, I was 99% sure that the lenses were actually polarized, that they were genuine in every sense of the word, but since this was my first pair I decided to take it to a local merchant that is also a certified Ray Ban seller (along with many other brands). I compared first myself with the other new wayfarer's in their store, and I found that my pair was actually more sturdy and elegant. This might have been because the models I looked at were on the show floor, but mine seemed heavier slightly, more tight and just nicer... I also would note that it could be hit or miss with the authenticity of your pair you purchase but hopefully you can be rest assured that at least some of the pairs sold are legit... They fit perfectly, feel very sturdy, look amazing, match to the "t" other genuine Ray Bans and these don't sweet or make cracking noises or whatever."
"Now a lot of people are worried about the authenticity of the sunglasses since they aren't from Ray-Ban or Sunglass Hut directly... After much research and looking very closely, the only thing that I am not sure about is the RB etching, etched onto the lense... These are some things to look for, but not all: - Hinges (it is not the same as the Original Wayfarer. Go to the Ray-Ban website and look at the 360 image they have) - The Metal Rod going through the legs - The RB etching, Ray-Ban logo, and text on the legs should not feel like they can be scratched off... There should only be the cloth and the small booklet (these can be fake also, but no one really cares too much about them?... :\ I recommend trying them on and looking at them in person at a store before you purchase from Amazon to avoid returns/exchanges. It took me a bit to get used to it being smaller since I am used to my sunglasses being big/similar to the Original Wayfarers."
"The frames are Italian-made (Italy and Japan compete it would seem for highest quality eyewear frames) with understated a beautiful dark tortoise acetate which is subtle and classy... While not the kind of lens one will likely use on heavy overcast days while driving this is the Swiss Army knife lens sort of speak as it does more things right for more uses than most any other lens... I will mention that my wife has a larger lensed Ray-Ban Wayfarer II pair with polarized lens that she bought from the Hut branded place in Nashville... I really believe if they were around no more than $10 to $20-dollars more I'd consider buying a pair of these smaller Wayfarer II's with the polarized lens, but they seem to somewhere around $40 to 50-dollars more which I just do not believe is a fair value as it doesn't cost that much additional money to produce a polarized lens... Well, with this smaller pair I have one wish only and that is the height of the lens is just a slight bit more shallow (less) than I would really like... This is just my opinion, but as I think I already made clear these will be too small for even some medium faces and pretty much definitely too small for outright large and round faces. If you have a slender face and have found Ray-Ban original Wayfarers to look a bit comical on you then try these smaller Wayfarer II's."
"* I will not comment on these style wise, you either like the Wayfarer design or you don't, everyone has seen these glasses before... If you are a what I consider a normal sized guy to bigger guy, or just have a big head, buy the 55mm... If you have never owned a pair of Ray Bans before you will be amazed by the build quality and just general high end feel of these glasses... The plastic is a very thick and heavy variety, not so heavy that it interferes with comfort, but the plastic feels much more rigid and durable than the Oakleys I own... This again gives the glasses some weight and high end feel to these glasses over other brands, time well tell how scratch resistant they are but I have a feeling they will hold up over multiple years of use better than the plastic lens... If you buy these directly from Amazon, not one of the other retailers listed on Amazon, you can be sure they are the real deal... All the ones I see listed as being sold by Amazon are generally about $40 - $60 off the standard MSRP of what you would pay at almost all retail outlets, I am not sure what kind of arrangement they have made with Ray Ban, but you really would be foolish to buy these anywhere else if Amazon has the size and color you want in stock."
"Pair 1: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case; Pair 2: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case; Pair 3: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), no cleaning cloth, came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded); Pair 4: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), black cleaning cloth (different size than Pair 1 and 2), came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded); Pair 5: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, NO RB etching on lens, no paperwork, no sleeve on arms, no cloth, came in white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded)... If I get these three pairs and none are up to the quality they should be, they will be exchanged for three new pairs, and we will continue this process until I get five authentic pairs... people buy counterfeit sunglasses off the street, then purchase legit sunglasses (like these) from Amazon... Amazon gets the returned item into the warehouse, sees they aren't broken and then puts them back on the shelf for the next person to purchase... Meaning, I have 5 pairs of sunglasses that are all new, with zero scratches, all typical paperwork, and are all legit. I believe most of the times people are complaining about the quality of the glasses they purchased, they probably go a return or a bootleg copy... Don't let this be a deterrent, as once they are on your face they don't make any noise :) ENJOY!"
"I am a 30 year old male with an "average" size face/head I would say. I tried the 55mm version a few months ago and they were just bigger than I preferred. The 55mm fit comfortably on my temples, but the lense size/circumference was just too big for me... There have been many reviews saying the 52mm are way too small, look like they're sized for kids, etc... I personally think sunglasses that are too big for me look kinda clown'ish..... I just couldn't justify paying that much more for polarized lenses. Overall I am very happy with these sunglasses."
"The first time, I was delighted with the sunglasses I received (~April 2015); it was the first time in my life I bought a pair of sunglasses that didn't come from a rotating display in a drug store. The quality was outstanding, and I could wear them all day long without discomfort... Immediately I could tell something was amiss: instead of the black matte finish, these were shiny plastic. They also crinkled if your torqued them in the slightest, as though the seems between the lens and the frame didn't fit properly... Happily, Amazon complied, and with some trepidation I opened the replacement package two days later, and the new new sunglasses matched the first pair... Still, very worrisome that you can order the exact same product three times and get such dramatically different qualities. I don't know if this is Amazon's problem or Ray Ban's, but in any case, I'd read up on how to spot Ray Ban fakes before you commit to whatever Amazon ships you."
