Original Wayfarer Classic RB2140 (Made in Italy)

Luxottica's home market: genuine made-in-Italy acetate Wayfarers, VAT refund eligible on a single pair, with real optician discounts.

Price: 163 EUR (ray-ban.com Italy list price (approx.; site hides price from crawlers — confirm on page); Italian opticians often discount 20-30%)

Where to buy: Luxottica-owned Salmoiraghi & Viganò opticians nationwide, Ray-Ban stores in Milan/Rome

Price checked 2026-07-03

• US vs Italy price gap is small before the VAT refund — the real check for Indian shoppers is near-parity with home MRP, so the wins are guaranteed authenticity, the refund, and 'Made in Italy' etched on the temple
• Independent Italian opticians routinely sell genuine Ray-Bans 20-30% under list; street vendors sell fakes — buy only from opticians
• One pair (€163) clears the €70.01 threshold, so it qualifies for the tax-free form on its own