I NEVER complain when dealing with employees in customer service! This is because I myself have worked in the industry for over 20 years. But this one incident, I CANNOT ignore.
I was recommended from an acquittance to come to one of the Eye Encounter locations. I was treated AMAZING! Their products were top of the line and this staff who worked their at the time, really took care of me!
Unfortunately, after that great experience, I transferred to another location due to changing my residence. This place started out well. UNTIL, I came across a problem with my glasses. I have poor eyesight that is declining with age. I DEPEND on my glasses/contacts to SEE obviously. You would think their representatives at this location would treat me (a customer for several years here) with respect and consideration? NOPE!!
I admitted to these ladies at the Aramingo location that I consistently am sitting on my glasses because I move way too fast. My mother has told me this since I was a young child. Anyway, I came back here to fix or replace my frames. TWICE. LOL. So I know people make mistakes. Also, I never expect perfection. I just want decency when asking for help. I came back this time because after the Dr. increased my prescription, added glare protection as I requested, I was having a VERY difficult time seeing as well as experiencing dizziness and nausea from these new glasses given to me. I have had glasses since I was a child, so I know it takes time for your eyes to adjust. I allowed this time to go by, (about 3 weeks) before contacting this establishment and requesting to correct this problem. When I spoke with the lady on the phone, she stated my prescription was barely increased and the DR. stated I shouldn't have a problem. I Insisted on the Dr. changing me back to my old script because I then I would be able to SEE and not be UNCOMFORTABLE. They said OK. I was HAPPY, for the time being. I suggested contacts (which are very uncomfortable for me to wear due to Severe dry eyes), but I would do anything to be able to see. They told me I couldn't get contacts because their was no script. So i moved on from that option. So you can see here, I wasn't being a "difficult" customer, I just wanted to be able to SEE and not be dizzy!
I realized I am closer now to the Morrell location, so I called them and asked to relocate there. I visited this location very recently, and met the manager there and the other woman behind the desk. I do not like to start trouble or cause waves, never have since I was a child. BUT, their behavior and customer service skills were APPALLING. They convinced me to save money and go thru my insurance company, where I (as a single mother struggling financially) would not have to pay any money. Of course, I agreed.
My story is almost over folks! A few days later, I called to see if my glasses were ready because I only had prescription tinted glasses at home to use in the time being. Which these ladies were aware of and suggested I "stick it out" for 2 WEEKS until my new glasses come in to their store. See, I could have received my fixed glasses in only a few days IF they sent them to their lab. Why didn't I? Well, I would have to pay "60$" to go that route they told me. Oh I forgot!! I left at the best part!!! While I was at Eye Encounters on Morrell Ave, the one lady behind the desk stated to her Manager that the Aramingo location screwed up my original glasses! They "switched" the prescription, meaning my right eye was in my left, vice versa. I was not angry but RELIEVED. I wasn't CRAZY, as both stores made me feel, but wearing glasses that were Incorrect!
CONCLUSION???? These ladies DENIED finding this IMPORTANT detail regarding my glasses, which was stated in FRONT OF ME!!! After I was told this from another employee this was happening, I was SICK to my stomach. Why would they do that to a customer? I understand people make mistakes, for I have made several! NO human being is perfect. I suggested Eye Encounters should have compensated me the 60$ for new glasses because they SCREWED up my prescription. I was patronized over the phone about this suggestion! I will NEVER go back to this company! I called the Morrell location and told them to CANCEL my glasses and I will NOT be returning ever again! This could have been handled in many other ways by their staff, and I am disgusted with how I was treated!!! I STILL have no GLASSES!!!!!!! No-one reached out to me after. I understand I canceled the order out of disgust and frustration. But WOW, you would think someone would at least reach out and APOLOGIZE for the way my situation was handled. I believe this was completely unacceptable and I am baffled by the outcome. read more