Glasses purchased 3yrs ago broke so contacted Burton branch...same frames tracked down by jenny from another branch and prescription emailed...payment including postage sent and new glasses arrived a... See more
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We are the original glasses factory outlet, established in 1998, with branches across the Midlands. You can buy with confidence at one of our stores, where you can see our full range of over 500 styles and discuss your lenses in person. Or, If you're looking for the ultimate bargain, browse our online-only specials - and get a pair of glasses for as little as £9.99 complete!
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I search for a local outlet to get new prescription glasses for reading. I was very impressed. The gentleman who served me was friendly and very professional. I chose the frames I wanted and ordered two pairs, I can't read for long without reading glasses. The whole visit took less than 20minutes. I am very happy with the cost and I was told to expect my new specs later this week! Excellent!
I have been using Direct Specs for many years. The customer service is consistently marvellous with a great range of frames and lenses at extremely competitive prices. I was quoted £270 at another well known opticians. Direct Specs talked me through my available options for lenses and I bought some specs, lenses included for £60. As a pensioner, with only my state pension, this is an absolutely fantastic service.
I had a serious problems with a pair of specs & took them back to where I bought them & was told that they couldn't be repaired but then someone told me to try Direct Specs so I took them there & I give them 11 out 10 for the repair that they did so I took a second pair & they repaired them as well all in the space of one week with a TOTAL charge of £27 BRILLIANT FIRM & STAFF
The customer service by Clare at walsall is the best experience l have ever had,her knowledge and patience was excellent, with lots of good advise given.l had two pairs of glasses which came veŕy quickly so l was really pleased with that.Thanks Clare l will definitely use Direct Specs again. From Rita king.
Fantastic customer service from Gary, a credit to the company and brilliant value for money, highly recommended, wouldn't go anywhere else now.
Ordered my first pair on Thursday evening already received my order! Glasses are perfect! Great service really fast delivery! Happy customer would definitely recommend!
I have just ordered my first pair of varifocal glasses from Direct Specs.
The lady was very helpful and took time to help me choose the right pair & explained about the different types of varifocal lenses & anti glare coatings.
I have used Direct Specs for many years now and will continue to do so.
There is always a good choice of frames & the service is always excellent. Service with a smile.
Unfortunately, and even after highlighting that I need a prism in my prescription (which was on the uploaded prescription) my spectacles did not have the required prism. After contacting them they rectified the situation promptly. So happy now.
It sounds really corny what I'm going to say, but I can't praise Clare in the Walsall branch enough.
She is friendly, concise with information and ultra helpful.
The pricing was amazing, and the spectacles arrived way ahead of time.
I am very quick to moan about service, but now I need to go the other way and give praise where it's due.
I'll definitely be back to see Clare when I need another pair.
Gary was ever so helpful.
Had broken my glasses and he sorted out another pair.
Very polite, engaging and helpful.
Thank you Gary.
Great little shop
Popped into my local Cannock branch and found the service great as always. It was James this time who was so helpful and accommodating. Thanks James and well done.
They have gone above and beyond to help on more than one occasion. I was told by other opticians that my glasses couldn’t be repaired but they perceived and got the done. Great work! I would highly recommend them.
Fantastic service. Ordered Monday afternoon and arrived Wednesday morning. Ordered reading glasses and attached my prescription £14.95. Perfect.
Gary is very experienced and always makes time for you with his relaxed manner while delivering the highest quality level
Awful, I ordered online, uploaded my prescription but when I received them the frames were fine but the lenses, completely wrong. I sent them back at my expense after being promised they would refund the postage. The second pair were even worse than the first and I never got a refund for the postage. I have no idea how they could mess up two pairs of glasses so much and also not have the integrity to refund the return of the first pair. Don't bother with them.

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Matthew and Gary in Shirley very helpful in sorting out some prescription sunglasses for me
I needed a new frame for my glasses, that I bought from elsewhere. One of the arms had broken and my optician said I would need to buy the same frame again. I googled Direct Specs as I had visited the shop when it first opened many years as ago. I arrived without an appointment and was welcomed by the member staff who was at the desk. He assured me that the company could find a frame for my lenses. Gary, was charged with continuing the search for a frame and he was determined to find one. After, checking through a select range of frames, using his extensive knowledge and experience of working with glasses,- he found the perfect one. This company is amazing. Their frames are reasonably priced. Fantastic custom Direct Specs I highly recommend you and will use you again Thanks again.
Myself & my wife went to shirley branch of direct specs yesterday. Served by the very knowledgeable Gary who fitted my wifes new glasses & helped me order two pairs of sunglasses. All round great service....

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We have just been to the Shirley Branch with our brand new prescriptions, and were served by Gary who impressed with his friendly thoroughness. We got our new reasonably priced glasses ordered and all details taken with no messing around, exactly what you want.
Thanks Gary

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