How to Spot Fake Ray-Ban: 8 Checks Before You Buy in Vietnam
Questions or ready to visit our District 1 store?
Worried about buying fake Ray-Ban in Vietnam? Copies are sold openly in tourist markets and online. These eight checks will help you spot most fakes. The easiest protection is to buy from an authorised dealer such as our Ray-Ban store in Saigon.
8 checks
- Temple codes. Inside the left temple: model number (e.g. RB2140 or RX5121), colour code and size (e.g. 50□22). Inside the right temple: “Ray-Ban”, country of manufacture and CE mark.
- Lens etching (sunglasses). Genuine Ray-Ban sunglasses have a small “RB” etched near the hinge on the left lens.
- Logo on the lens. Sharp, even and not easy to peel.
- Hinges. Solid metal hinges that open smoothly; cheap fakes wobble.
- Weight and finish. Even polish, no rough edges or glue marks.
- Made in Italy or China. Both can be genuine – the country alone does not prove a fake.
- Case and cloth. Branded, but cases are easy to copy, so check the glasses too.
- Price. A “new Ray-Ban” for a few hundred thousand dong is not genuine.
Visiting Saigon? Get your new glasses today
- ✔ Same-day glasses
- ✔ English-speaking staff
- ✔ Free eye test
- ✔ Authentic Ray-Ban, Oakley, Zeiss & Essilor
- ✔ Free nationwide delivery
Choose your deal – just show this page in store:
Discount on frames
Buy lenses, get a FREE LB titanium frame
📍 7-9-11 Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh, District 1 · Open daily 8:30–21:30
We accept: VISAMastercardJCBApple PayGoogle PayCash · Bank transfer
Optical frames
Optical frames come with demo lenses without etching, so rely on temple codes, finish and the seller. Our frames come from EssilorLuxottica through our authorised dealer account. See authentic Ray-Ban prescription glasses.
Related guides
Visit LB Eyewear in District 1
Address: 7-9-11 Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City – about 5 minutes on foot from Ben Thanh Market. Open every day 8:30–21:30. English-speaking staff, free eye test, most single-vision glasses ready the same day. WhatsApp / Zalo / call +84 775 025 979. We accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash and bank transfer.
FAQ
How can I tell if my Ray-Ban is fake?
Check the temple codes, the RB lens etching on sunglasses, hinges, logo quality and the price, and buy from an authorised dealer.
Are Ray-Ban made in China fake?
Not necessarily. Genuine Ray-Ban are made in Italy and China.
Where can I buy authentic Ray-Ban in Ho Chi Minh City?
LB Eyewear, 7-9-11 Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, is an authorised EssilorLuxottica dealer.
