I would give them zero stars if I could. This store is great IF Nothing goes wrong and you expect them to stand by their product.
I've been a repeat customer of Pearle Vision in Woodridge, IL--purchasing three pairs of frames and lenses and spending over $2,000. But when I raised concerns about the poor quality of the so-called 'Tiffany'--more accurately, #Fiffany--frames, the store showed its true colors: deflection, excuses, and zero accountability.
I bought the frames and lenses for $692, and just three months later, the frames became bowed and unwearable. I returned to the store multiple times for adjustments, but the problem kept coming back. When I asked for a refund or replacement, Boris told me, "What do you expect? They're plastic." That's outrageous for a luxury-branded product.
Michelle, the store manager who claims to offer "excellent customer service," made baseless accusations during a call with the Attorney General--blaming me for damaging the glasses by "blow-drying my hair or lying down with them on". Her real concern? She wouldn't get reimbursed by Luxottica, the warranty provider, so she refused to replace the frames. Instead, I was told to deal with Luxottica directly.
Luxottica took seven weeks to return the glasses--still defective--and then suggested I take them to LensCrafters for an adjustment. Not Pearle Vision. What does that tell you?
Even after involving the BBB and the Attorney General's Office, Michelle continued blaming Luxottica. She offered to replace the lenses--though they were never the issue--because it wouldn't cost her anything. When asked directly if Pearle Vision would provide a refund, she said, "Why would we be responsible?" and flatly refused. Another so-called solution from Michelle is for me to return for endless adjustments--as if my time has no value ( In the words of, Kimberly "Sweet Brown" Wilkins ) "Aint nobody got time for that!"
She clings to the fact that it's been 16 months since purchase, but my complaints began just three months in. As a fair consumer, I gave them 13 months to make this right. It seems they were just hoping I'd give up.
Pearle Vision at Woodridge is a wolf in sheep's clothing--pretending to offer premium products and service, but failing when it truly counts. I'm out $692 with frames that are visually attractive but totally unwearable. And when someone compliments your glasses and ask you where you bought them, you don't say "Luxottica." You say Pearle Vision--because that's who took your money.
Michelle confirmed she alone made the final decision to the Attorney General, and she stood by it, regardless of how unreasonable it was. Her refusal to acknowledge the customer experience reflects a serious lack of empathy and professionalism.
This experience has destroyed my trust in Pearle Vision. If you value your time, money, and dignity as a customer--take your business elsewhere. I know I will.
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