Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site umcp-cs.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!seismo!umcp-cs!prophet From: prophet@umcp-cs.UUCP (Dennis Gibbs) Newsgroups: net.consumers Subject: Eyeglasses and Opticians Message-ID: <3048@umcp-cs.UUCP> Date: Wed, 6-Feb-85 11:24:42 EST Article-I.D.: umcp-cs.3048 Posted: Wed Feb 6 11:24:42 1985 Date-Received: Thu, 14-Feb-85 04:10:25 EST Distribution: net Organization: U of Maryland, Computer Science Dept., College Park, MD Lines: 37 Xref: seismo net.consumers:1864 <> Pam McGarvey (pam@cepu.UUCP) writes: >If you are looking for low-cost, functional, minimal style quality >frames, go to a large chain-outlet such as Pearle Vision Centers (the >largest U.S. chain). Chain operations usually sell all frames cheaper >than independent outlets because they buy in bulk at substantial discounts. My Dad just retired after being an optician (person who fills prescriptions, and makes and sells eyeglasses) after 40 years in the business, 15 of which owning and operating his own optical store. It is true that large chain outlets such as Pearle Vision Centers or Foreyes sell SOME frames and lense combinations that are a few bucks cheaper than a private business such as what my father had. However, there is a lot more to consider than initial cost. My Dad had new customers every day that were quite fed up with the low-quality of service that chain operations give. My Dad, and most private opticians will bend over backwards to please a cus- tomer, both before and after the sale. This includes free adjustments, even for eyewear not bought at his store. I know that many times, my Dad would sacrifice profit just to make the customer happy. You just don't get this kind of service at a chain operation. Dennis Gibbs -- Call-Me: Dennis Gibbs, Univ. of Md. Comp. Sci. Center. UUCP: {seismo,allegra,brl-bmd}!umcp-cs!prophet CSNet: prophet@umcp-cs BITNET: GIBBS@UMDB ARPA: prophet@Maryland