Selling counterfeit Oakley’s is illegal so never do this or even buy them. I’ve heard that Oakley, Inc has prosecuted websites selling knock-offs of their high end sunglasses. It’s patent infringement to sell items with the Oakley name. But is it illegal to purchase them. It is serious of a violation.
If you are looking for Oakey sunglasses and find them for a deal like $10-$50 for a pair stay away from them they are usually fake. You will see many online companies selling these sunglasses as fake oakleys or replica oakleys this is the common name for them. Other people will sell you fake ones and pass them off as real this is not cool.
If you find a website offering Oakley sunglasses for such a low price we suggest staying away from them. You can always contact Oakley directly and see if this dealer is valid. If you are unsure check with Oakley first.
But many versions of this and other knock-offs crop up on eBay and other auction/sale websites if not the “street”. Although the burden lies primarily on the seller, in most instances, the buyer is not the one and very unlikely to be the one prosecuted. (depending on circumstances) Please note, that the “middle man” is often also the victim of these types of sales. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of both the buyer and seller to be informed.Experienced buyer, AND previously uneducated seller!
After you receive your Oakley sunglasses take them to an authorized dealer to have them checked. If they are not real let the dealer know who you bought them from so the person can be stopped.
We suggest if you are in the market place to buy a pair of Oakley sunglasses buy them online from Oakley directly or from a local dealer this is the best way to make sure you are getting the authentic ones.
These were some of the tips, which should help you to distinguish between genuine Oakley sunglasses and replicas. But still there are some replica Oakley sunglasses, which almost match up to the original in matters of refinement. All the replicas really lack is the brand endorsement. So unless you are very sure that you want to buy the genuine Oakleys themselves, the replica Oakley sunglasses often serve as an economical and therefore, a popular choice.