I've been using Stahls for a few years now and have probably had 3 or 4 exams (the in house docs have always been great, esp Dr. Haley) lenses changouts, new frames, sunglass attachments, etc.
The staff is friendly and I feel pretty much at home there. I know right where the bathrooms are! Comfy chairs for waiting and a lot of interesting frames and a cool exhibit of glasses through the ages. Enough cool visuals to keep your attention while you wait. The front desk crew have nice, attentive folks.
I'm writing this rare review because I and Stahls became the victim of Murphy's law during my last lenses order. Twice, the lab sent over some Coke bottle bottoms. Stahls had to eat those. and I feel bad about that. So, they went to a different lab.
This all took about 2 months. I recognize some "Karens" out there would blow their top, stage a nice hissy and storm out. Not me.
First, I could clearly see they were working hard to correct the situation. Second, I guess I've developed some patience over the years. I've been in that situation many times in my career: trying to make things right with the customer. It's no cakewalk folks and you really should try to walk a mile or two in their shoes.
Finally, the "right" lenses came in. I had ordered the magnetic sunglass clip on (which is awesome, btw) but I had ordered brown and they came back dark grey with mirrored(!) lenses. Frankly, I had no desire for either. In retrospect, however, the mirrored lenses make me look like Morphius, so I now think they are kind of boss.
I had ordered some pretty close to top of the line stuff, so the bill was hefty. I made a healthy down payment and left thinking "these guys have already lost money on me so I'm not going to hound them". I had every right to, but that is MY disposition (and I wish more people had it).
So, on the way home, I noticed that I thought the lenses were getting darker. When I got home on this sunny day, I discovered the lab had sent then transition lenses (which I used to deplore but they have gotten MUCH better since the 80's and 90's). I did NOT order that.
So, I called Debi and explained my situation. Basically, color wise I guess, nothing was right.
Let's just say this: Stahls bent over backwards to make me happy and in the end, they did and I am. Very happy. I applaud them.
NOT the type of service and care you would get at most boutiques and certainly not the service and care you would get with a chain (which is NONE, ZERO, NADA).
Debi and her crew understand old fashioned customer service and will make it right. Those kind of businesses are getting to be, so unfortunately, few and far between.
I'm grateful to have them as my eyesight partner. I wish them the best and hope you will step inside their cozy office and ask some questions. They won't pressure you. However, they will probably find something for you that you didn't know you needed! You need it now though!
Exceptional customer service. Cannot recommend enough. read more