How to spot fake VonZipper Elmore sunglasses

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• published: 02 Jun 2011
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I ordered a pair of sunglasses online from a U.S. retaler. They are a retail store in the Seattle, WA. area who also sell online. When I got it in the mail, I was surprise to find that they are knock-offs. They were represented as the real thing and even when I confronted the store owner on the phone, he kept insisting that they were real. Not only was he unapologetic of the counterfeits he was selling, he was confrontational and completely devoid of customer service skills. They were on close-out and the store's website clearly states that no returns are accepted for close-out items. Also since they refuse to admit to have done anything wrong, even if they weren't on sale, I would not have gotten my shipping fees refunded for both ways. Needless to say, I will not be buying anything from them again. Just so you don't get scammed by people like this online, here is a video to show you how I was able to find out that they are counterfeit. Hope this helps somebody out there. What to look for in determining its authenticity: 1. Heavy-duty stainless double hinges. 2. Ends of the ear pieces have very subtle turn at the end. 3. Real ones are made in Italy, not China. 4. The ends of the frames continue to ear piece contours towards the front of the frame. The fake ones start to turn down immediately 5. Inside of the right ear piece has the VZ logo and read 'SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL' If you could compared them to the real deal, the differences are obvious. They do not even come close from fitting the same. Good luck.