William Painter Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 76 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and durability of the products, often describing them as the best they've owned and built to last for years. The customer service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, with many appreciating the helpful, responsive, and friendly staff who make interactions pleasant and efficient. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the lifetime warranty, finding it to be a hassle-free and quick process for replacements, even after years of use or accidental damage. However, some customers also noted issues with the warranty process, particularly when trying to replace older purchases or those made through third-party retailers like Amazon, citing that the company sometimes has difficulty honoring the lifetime guarantee. A few other people also felt that the products, while good, were not as indestructible as advertised, and the warranty could be practically useless for international customers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best pair of glasses I've owned. Very light frame yet feels robust… gold is a good balance of subtle and classy, blue lenses aren’t too blue and provide great contrast for driving. Superb customer ser... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

William Painter is an exceptional company! The Lifetime guarantee can not be beat. My husband just broke his sunglasses after six years, and they sent me my replacement pair with No hassle! What ot... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got myself a new pair of the Hook through their warranty program and am happy as a kid in a ice cream shop. My prescription sun lenses fit perfectly and I am back on track with a smile on my face. Cus... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at WP may be small, but they are always on top of it. Customer service is always top notch. They get back to you so quick with a response and are always willing to try and help with lost o... See more

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William Painter makes the most durable products ever using the highest quality materials so you can live your amazing life without compromise! Guaranteed.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

VERY DISAPPOINTED!

VERY DISAPPOINTED!
In 2 years time, I purchased 2 pairs of "The Hook" Titanium glasses for my Adult son. Most recently for his birthday in July. The SAME thing happened to the 2nd "unbreakable, Titanium" pair within 2 months of normal wear. Sure, we could use the Lifetime Warranty with fee of $49... But, why should we have to after less only 2 months of wear? They broke in same place at the hinges. This company should have atleast a 6 month warranty with NO FEE.
.99 Store glasses last longer then ANY William Painter glasses do! VERY UNHAPPY with this brand that taunts "Unbreakable"

September 1, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch glasses from a top notch Company

I’ve had almost every style of WP sunglasses they have out and love them all! The lenses are great and the frames are weighted perfectly. They are as sturdy as any sunglass I’ve ever had, but still maintain a light feel on the face. I’ve put these things through the ringer and just recently had my first pair break on me after 3 years of owning. One phone call to the William Painter team and I had a FREE replacement at my house in a few days. These guys make the best glasses I’ve ever owned AND they stand behind their warranty! Well done William Painter 💪😎.

August 18, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my William Painter sunglasses

I love my William Painter sunglasses! I have three pairs now and they are all so well made and extremely comfortable as well! The team is also very helpful and they really care about their customers.

August 17, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Product is great, aftersales not so great

I have the level sunglasses for 3 years now, however some disadvantages are showing now. Overall great product, however have tried to reach out to the customer service for their lifetime warranty plan. No response till so far, bit of a shame as this is one of the reason you buy their glasses.

August 6, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AWESOME SUNGLASSES & CUSTOMER SERVICE! 😄

I just purchased my second pair of William Painter sunglasses, The Oasis, and I LOVE my new cool sunglasses!!! 😆 The customer service was awesome too - I got great help! They responded very quickly, and they were very nice! Also the shipping was very quick too. I got them within the next few days! So thank you so much for your great help and awesome customer service!!! I really appreciate it a lot!!! 😆 The sunglasses I purchased a few years ago was The Lume, and they never had any issues like scratches whatsoever! The quality is absolutely 100% fantastic!! I'd recommend buying sunglasses from them for sure! And I'd buy their sunglasses again if I ever need in the future! 😄

August 4, 2022
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The lifetime warranty they offer…how to start?

The lifetime warranty they offer, the $49.00 processing and handling fee, cannot be started on their website. The description say all a customer has to do is login to their account. I did that, saw my order, tapped warranty tab, and all their site does is link to the warranty description. No matter how you try to get to the warranty page, every link goes to the same warranty statement. Statements are good, action is best. It is as if they do not want a customer to initiate a warranty claim.

August 2, 2022
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Hey Ken,

Once you are logged into the portal, there is a tab that say returns./warranty. Once you click on that it gives you the instructions and a button to get the process started.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

William Painter is the kind of company…

William Painter is the kind of company that prioritizes two things: exemplary customer service and high-quality products. It's clear from the interactions that I've had with their staff, that they have a passion for what they do, and often add a personal touch to how they conduct business. I think William painter is a model company and has a bright future ahead of them. Their fantastic, stylish and reliable frames should be reason enough for anyone to buy, but the addition of a compassionate and trustworthy staff makes these glasses the "go to" for anyone looking for a pair during the hot summer months.

July 29, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing pair of sunglasses

This is my second pair of glasses. The first one l got it through the Kickstarter campaign and was amazed by the quality and design.
Unfortunately they got stolen and I kept a couple of years using regular sunglasses bought in Spain.... None of these can be compared to the William Painter ones.
So I just purchased a new pair, but different this time. They look and feel spectacular!!!!
Service is very good as well and shipping was very fast!
I can only recommend this brand!

July 20, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just such a fun site to buy from

Just such a fun site to buy from - even not to buy from, but to enjoy. Really. Which is different.

And customer service is amazing. I missed including an offer code and the ease of immediate refund via direct email communication with a nice person was - atypical.

Basically, this is a sophisticated group whose emphasis is on life and sharing it. Products are few but great. Worth a visit.

June 22, 2022
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Reply from William Painter

Hi Karen,

WOW thanks so much for the love! We appreciate you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service

Amazing customer service! Agent was attentive and very helpful and accomodating. Definitely recommend.

June 22, 2022
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Reply from William Painter

Hi Brandon,

Thanks so much for the support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The BEST customer service and guarantee EVER.

These people are amazing. First off, these are the best glasses I've ever owned. And when they were damaged, with my lifetime guarantee, a new pair was soon on the way. Superior customer service, and truthfully, that kind of guarantee is rare and rarer to ACTUALLY honor it. These guys are true to their word. And the glasses are absolute top quality.

June 18, 2022
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Reply from William Painter

Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your support:)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product, poor customer service for warranty program

I gave the company four out of five stars because I love my glasses, overall quality of lenses are amazing and durability of frames excellent.
I lost my pair and have been trying to contact the company for four weeks now to get a replacement under my lifetime warranty. Nobody has contacted me and I have been without my favorite glasses for a month now

June 16, 2022
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Reply from William Painter

Hi Mark,

I searched your name in our system and could not track down any emails. So sorry we missed you somehow. Please reach out to me directly and I will make sure you are taken care of:) Thanks for your patience.
brittany@wpainter.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'll keep buying William Painter sunglasses

This is my third pair of sunglasses I buy from Williams Painter. They obviously are my favorite sunglasses. Very comfortable, extremely durable, they protect my eyes and look great doing it. The customer service is phenomenal and I will continue to recommend WP to all my friends.

June 16, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service!!!!!!!

Thank You!

I broke my favorate shades last week. I contacted the company on Friday, and Monday morning my warranty replacements arrived! Keep up the good work.

Steve

June 15, 2022
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