We all have seen imitation sunglasses or replica sunglasses that resemble many designer model sunglasses. When someone goes to purchase authentic designer sunglasses how do they know if they are really purchasing a name brand pair? With so many options to choose from when purchasing sunglasses, a person could easily be purchasing what is described as "knock offs" and not know it, even if they are 100% uv protection sunglasses. Some imitation sunglasses have the sticker that reads uv protection but they are actually not uv protection sunglasses. Because uv radiation from the sun can cause cornea damage and damage to other parts of the eye, it is important for the buyer to make sure the sunglasses they purchase are truly uv protection sunglasses.

Imitation sunglasses are legal to sell and a lot of people buy them because imitation sunglasses are inexpensive and more affordable than designer sunglasses. Because imitation sunglasses are much cheaper than the designer ones, the material they are made of lacks good quality, durability and support. The majority of imitation sunglasses have no real designer name, symbol or label on them. It is illegal for imitation sunglasses to have a designer symbol or label on them. Some imitation sunglasses have a sticker on the lense to indicate they are uv protection sunglasses but in actuality all of them are not.

Research is the key to making sure the sunglasses that the buyer is purchasing are not imitation sunglasses. The best way to avoid buying counterfeit sunglasses is to shop from a reputable seller who is known to sell and stock designer sunglasses. Most designer sunglasses are found in name brand stores and high end consignment shops. Before the buyer makes a purchase, it is a good idea for the buyer to ask the seller for information and the certificate of authenticity on the sunglasses. A lot of reliable sellers provide information about the sunglasses to the buyer without being asked. A good thing to steer clear of is buying sunglasses on impulse at flea markets to avoid getting ripped off.

The buyer should check sunglasses for brand logos embossed on the sides. They should look for misspellings of the logo, the wrong font size and letter size. For example "DG" is a logo for imitation sunglasses, but "D&G" is the logo for the name brand designer sunglasses. Not only should they look for the brand logo but also for the model number on the sunglasses. All manufactures of brand name sunglasses provide a model number along with a color code. Most suppliers of designer sunglasses provide a protective case which also shows the designer logo. Designer sunglasses will be manufactured with high quality, strong and durable plastic; imitation sunglasses have the feeling of a thinner flimsy type plastic which has the tendency to fall apart easily.

Imitation and name brand sunglasses are available everywhere and can also be purchased online. If buyers are looking to purchase designer brand sunglasses online and if the online site offers a very huge discount 60% to 70% off then "buyer beware", these just might be imitation. Imitation sunglasses are comparatively lower priced than designer sunglasses. Although most name brand sunglasses will cost you more than $20.00 many will also come with a manufacture warranty for at least 1 year. If the buyer purchased sunglasses are used then the remaining warranty is often offered. If this is the case then the buyer will most likely be offered a discount on the sunglasses as well.

In most cases a cleaning cloth is also offered with name brand sunglasses however if a cleaning cost does not come with the sunglasses it does not necessarily indicate they are fake, it simply might mean the cloth may have been lost or possibly not purchased.

Because the main purpose of wearing sunglasses is to reduce the brightness and glare of the sun from entering the eyes, a buyer should choose name brand sunglasses with uv protection to protect the eyes. The uv protection sunglasses will guard the eyes from the harmful ultra violet rays of the sun. Rays from the sun can do serious damage to the eyes and can also lead to cataracts. UV protection sunglasses are necessary when purchasing any sunglasses whether they be imitation or designer. The uv protection details should show on the product label of the sunglasses. They should not purchase sunglasses that are labeled "cosmetic" because these are not sunglasses that have uv protection.

Sunglasses are cool and provide excellent protection from the sun rays. Shoppers should take their time when shopping for good quality name brand sunglasses because hasty shopping tends to lead to buying imitation sunglasses. They should invest in a high-quality pair of designer sunglasses which has uv protection to protect their eyes, and enjoy the sun.