Mad About Specs Reviews 791

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Frame orderd on Jan 28th, paid the same day, However until today Not received a Frame.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second time I’ve purchased glasses from Mad About Specs and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Two pairs of glasses on each order as I just couldn’t decide what ones where my favourite but they ar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My repeat purchase was easily completed. The instructions were clear and straight forward to follow, after which I could track and monitor the progress of completing the order. Glasses arrived i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good online experience, prompt delivery of glasses to try at home and helpful feedback from staff via email. Although the glasses took slightly longer than expected to arrive I don't think I've ever... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful good quality glasses

This is my second time buying from Mad About Specs and both times I received very good quality glasses. The customer service was outstanding and my order arrived very early. Will definitely keep buying my glasses from here :)

October 2, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time order, definitely not my last.

I was very impressed with Mad About Specs. It was my first order and they arrived in good time with good communication. The glasses were crystal clear and perfect perscription. They also. Ame in a strong case which I like. I will definitely order from them again.

September 28, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Repeat purchase a doddle, don’t wait !

My repeat purchase was easily completed. The instructions were clear and straight forward to follow, after which I could track and monitor the progress of completing the order.
Glasses arrived in a couple of weeks, perfect fit, excellent Varifocals, 1st class service.
Used before and shall use again.

If you are looking for new glasses, you will not be disappointed and you will save a couple of bob over high street providers, win win .
DMcD

September 22, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great frames, good service, and supporting an independent business

I tried a range of home-trial glasses providers - big and small companies. Mad About delivered their trial pack as quickly or quicker than the others. Communication was great and returning the trial pack was easy. Of the four or five other companies Mad About had the frames that I wanted. Well made, the right look - not too flashy, not too plain. Everything was handled really well and my finished glasses arrived quickly (with a little personal note). A really good service and I was happy to support an independent business.

September 22, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong glasses sent

Sent the wrong glasses and refused to acknowledge their mistake, tried calling them, couldn't get through, ansaphone says leave a message and we'll get back to, left two messages and no reply! Would not recommend this company to anyone.
Update :- So now Madabout specs decide to put my private information for all to see and still refuse to accept they could have made a mistake, yet the response is full of spelling and grammar mistakes! Also it wasn't yesterday that I called it was last week so were your phone lines down then?

September 20, 2021
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Reply from Mad About Specs

Hi Marguerite,

We are terribly sorry to read this review. Our phone lines went down yesterday and they are not working fine today yet, but we are available to speak live on our internal chat and also answer emails pretty much on the same day.

On the history of our communication, I see that you emailed us on 09/09/21 and we answered you on the same day, only 50 minutes after your email. Have you not received that email?

On it, you were claiming that the Benjamin glasses you received were supposed to be varifocals. But as we answered and proofed you with a screen grab, on the order you placed, the Benjamin glasses were only ordered for DISTANCE vision.


This proofs that there wasn't any mistake on our side, and we are answering you again about it after your 1 start review.

Please do reach out to info@madaboutspecs.co.uk so we can help you further.

We hope this helps.

Wishing you a very lovely rest of the week.

Kindest Regards,
Gaizka
Mad About Specs Team
www.madaboutspecs.co.uk

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not great for bifocals

I had bifocal glasses made. They took much longer than I expected. The team were very good with responding when I made enquires chasing up my order but i should have been told clearly about the length of wait when I ordered. The glasses arrived and are not great. The line between the bifocal is harsh and very visibly, making for an uncomfortable wearing experience. Not great.

September 11, 2021
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Reply from Mad About Specs

Dear Louise,
We are very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your bifocals and the time taken.

We do take customer/patient care very seriously.
Your glasses took a little longer due to your special request on how you wanted the glasses power to be implemented. You were given a larger reading area, as opposed to the smaller area, due to the time taken. (This usually costs more than standard bifocal shapes. Our intention was to give you more, in a positive good way.)
If you feel that the bifocal shape is too harsh, then the smaller rounder shape will most likely suit you better. Please do reach us on info@madaboutspecs.co.uk and we will be happy to change that for you. We're here to help.
We hope this helps. Wishing you a lovely weekend.

With Kindest Regards,
Ravi
Optometrist/Eye Specialist
Mad About Specs Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It needs better quality control

If for the final product and price alone, I would rate 4 stars. However, it was a bit of a roller coaster until the final product was delivered.
The main issues were how it took to deliver the first set of glasses and the fact that these had to be returned due to poor quality. Glasses were odered on the 25/07/21 and sent on the 12/08/21. The explanation for the delay was quite unsatisfactory. Following my enquire for the delay, I was told that i needed to sent photo/scan of the prescription. This was a few days before receiving the glasses.
Glasses received but had to be returned as the temples were scratched. This was communicated on the same day, a return arranged and a brand new pair sent on 19/08/21.
Glitches happened and that is why i'm not rating 2 starts as i'm happy with the end product. Nonethless, i do believe that better quality control and clarity around what documents are required when ordering (to avoid any possible delays), would've increased my rating.

September 3, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service. I had an issue when I received the glasses the first time and the team was extremely helpful and refitted one of my lenses. Can't recommend enough.

August 14, 2021

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