The Porta Romana® Vintage Collection

Special Notice

The only authorized seller of Porta Romana Eyewear including "Trademark Use" (Sunglasses and Frames) on Amazon or ebay is SEI Corp on Amazon and on ebay (on ebay known as The Handmadens). These are the only authorized Porta Romana sellers on ebay or Amazon. Porta Romana will not provide warranty service or certificate of authenticity for any other seller on Amazon or ebay.

Porta Romana sunglasses sold as "models 10101 or 19201 are not Porta Romana. Porta Romana model 1504 has not been sold in 15 years. If someone is selling what they call "dead stock" there is a good chance they are fakes.

Porta Romana sunglasses sold as Model 7011 with "ABC Line" on the Temple are Fakes.

Fake sunglasses do not provide UV Protection, Do not have warranty, are not 2 microns of gold, and will damage your eyes.


Always make sure you are buying from an authorized distributor who can provide you sales and service. DO NOT BUY UNTIL YOU VERIFY! There are several websites out there selling Porta Romana® Brand Eyewear that does not exist, or was never sold to them! They may have bought a few legal pair in the past, and then replicated them claiming to be authentic. We do not sell product on eBay or Amazon! As Porta Romana Eyewear become more and more popular the likelihood of illegal sales also may increase.


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How to Determine Authentic Sunglasses
Co-authored by wikiHow Staff | 14 References
Updated: September 4, 2019

Many websites on the internet sell sunglasses. Many of them claim they are authentic, some don't exactly say authentic but trick you into thinking replicas are authentic. In reality, it takes a smart shopper to determine which sites can be trusted. Use good judgement to find authentic sunglasses.

Purchasing Authentic Sunglasses

Examine the label and logo. Authentic logos are usually placed on the lens, arms, or inside the ear piece and use consistent size, font, and colors. Any slight error or variation could indicate your sunglasses are fake. Misspelled brand names (e.g. "Guci" instead of "Gucci" and logos are also an indication that the glasses may be fake. Before you purchase sunglasses, go to the manufacturer website and look at the markings and logos. This will help you when you make a purchase.

Look for a model number. Model number are consistent worldwide no matter whether you purchase the sunglasses online or in a store. Go the manufacturer website to verify the model number of the sunglasses. The model number is usually found on the frames of the glasses. Fake sunglasses may have model numbers that are not listed on the manufacturer website.

Buy from a reputable seller. Authentic sunglasses are usually sold by an authorized website, boutique, or store. Street vendors are most likely selling counterfeit items.[1] If the price is deeply discounted and sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay away from websites that do not take returns and offer no way (e.g. phone number, email address, etc.) for you to contact them.
◦ China is hotbed for counterfeit production. Be careful when purchasing items made in China.
◦ If you purchase from a website, check out the buyers rate and the sellers' reviews.
◦ A web site selling authentic sunglasses will often have a guarantee of authenticity.
◦ Your sunglasses should look and feel like they are well made.

Recognize key words. Words like "high quality," "cosmetic," "replica," "inspired by," are often used to when glasses are not authentic. Take note if you see any of these words being used to describe the seller or the glasses. In addition to the glasses being fake, they may shatter easily and not offer you UV protection. Follow your gut. There is not one simple formula to determine if the sunglasses are authentic. Use common sense and your best judgement. Adequately research the company you are purchasing the sunglasses from. It is possible to find a really good deal on authentic sunglasses. If the price is really low, examine the other factors before you make a purchase. Examine the carrying case. The sunglasses should be in a branded carrying case. The official logo is on this case. The box should be in pristine condition and have no marks and clean edges. The color and shape of the case may vary if the case is older.

◦ Examine the glasses thoroughly. The brand name of the glasses, the model number, and the letters "CE" should appear on the right temple of the glasses. The model number and lens and frame measurements should appear on the left temple and should match the number on the box label. A metal logo may also be on the left temple of authentic glasses.
◦ "Made in Italy" appears on the temple of our glasses along with CE, and model number.

Check for consistency. The logo, font, and model number should be consistent on your glasses. The numbers on the box label should be identical to the numbers on your glasses. The logo on the glasses, carrying case, and booklet should be exactly the same. If there are any inconsistencies or misspellings, your glasses may not be authentic.

Consider the overall quality of the glasses. The sunglasses and the packaging should be of high quality. If the sunglasses are flimsy or lightweight, they may be fake. New authentic sunglasses usually come in nice packaging with tags and casing included. Fake sunglasses may be sold with low quality packaging or with only a slip cover.
◦ Checking the quality of the glasses is particularly important if you are buying previously owned glasses which may not come in their original packaging.



Returning Fake Sunglasses

Contact the seller. Let the merchant or online seller know that your glasses were counterfeit, and you would like your money back. Hopefully, the seller will cooperate and give you your money back. If they do not, let them know that you plan to contact your credit company. This may encourage them to work things out with you.

Keep a record of correspondence. As you go back and forth with the seller, keep documentation of all the emails, receipts, and packing slips regarding your purchase. If you have to contact your credit card company, all of this information will be helpful. This will also create proof if the seller lies about the product that you were sold. You can also take pictures of your glasses that you purchased.[11]
◦ If you entered the model number into the sunglasses manufacturer website and the number did not match, print out a copy of that page as well to use for evidence.


Contact your credit card company. If you used a card to pay for your glasses, you can request a charge-back. File the purchase as a billing error. It's best if you do this as soon as possible so you do not look suspicious to your credit card company. You can file this report on your credit card company's website.[13] If you cannot find the information on the website, call your credit card company for assistance.

Report to the Better Business Bureau. File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) if you find that your sunglasses are counterfeit. After you submit your complaint, the BBB will forward the information to the business within 2 business days. The business will have 14 days to respond to the complaint that you filed. The BBB will notify you of the business's response. Most complaints are closed within 30 business days.

Write a review of your experience. Go to the website or Yelp page of the company where you purchased your sunglasses and leave an honest review of your experience. Let people know that the glasses you purchased were fake. Also discuss how the issue was resolved. If the seller gave you trouble, let everyone know. If the seller was easy to work with, let everyone know that as well.


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