The manager, Katie, fixed an issue with my boyfriend's Ray Ban sunglasses today in a helpful and professional way. His Ray Bans (the pair that originally had a scratch on the lens when I first purchased them off the shelf) had what seemed to be a somewhat faulty arm on the one side after only about 6-7 months of actual wear. My boyfriend did not begin wearing them until after Christmas, so he has only had them a short period of time, and they already appeared to be somewhat defective. We greatly appreciate Katie's help with replacing the the faulty pair. Although we've had a rough go with this location for this specific pair of sunglasses (see prior reviews), Katie has tried her hardest to make it right. I can really appreciate that time, effort, and hard work. Any of my doubts about Katie were erased during this visit because she clearly tried very hard to make the situation right. I appreciate Katie's time and commitment to our issue and how she handled it today. I just want to say thank you to her for her help.
However, I'm still not a huge fan of how this whole process has gone down just generally speaking. My experience purchasing from Sunglass Hut has not been pleasant or efficient. I have a great, big, huge issue with the company policy of Sunglass hut to sell the sunglasses and/or frames right off the rack. If you'll read my first review, you can see that my first purchase of ray ban sunglasses from this location actually had a short, deep scratch in the upper portion of one lens. I did not notice this defect until I got them home and saw them in the daylight, and it was frustrating to have to drive all the way back to correct the issue. None of this process has been easy or convenient as a customer.
I have previous work experience at an ophthalmologist's office that also sold frames. We NEVER sold frames off the rack that were for customers to try on until the frames were discontinued and it was our very last set. Even then, it was our policy to make sure the customer received the sale price and the knowledge that the frames had been used and worn repeatedly. I don't understand why Sunglass hut does not simply keep 1-2 pairs on the floor for clients to try on, and then when they decide to purchase, pull a brand new pair from whatever stock they have underneath the racks in the cupboards or from the back. I'm sure they have their reasons, but I disagree strongly with this policy, especially because I've worked for another company that had a much better policy that worked effectively in practice.
I appreciate all of the hard work Katie has put in to correct the situation. Overall, Katie personally has been great. Sunglass Hut has terrible policies that lead to unnecessary defect in products that are sold to customers thinking they're buying something new. I am unimpressed by Sunglass hut's lack of respect for customer experience and ease. Again, this entire process has been exceptionally painful with several trips back and forth. I appreciate Katie and her time, but I don't have a lot of respect for Sunglass Hut as a company.
I do not recommend buying anything from Sunglass Hut-- I certainly won't ever again. Katie has been great, but everything else has been a huge pain. Spend your money either at Ray Ban directly, or at your local eye care provider. They can order almost any frame you pick out, you'd be surprised! That's probably a much better alternative as far as ensuring good quality and non-defective products. read more