I am incredibly disappointed with my recent experience at the Rogers location. My husband and I visited to inquire about updating the lenses in a pair of glasses and sunglasses I had purchased from Warby Parker. We were initially told that Warby Parker offers a "$30 credit" to replace lenses with a new prescription. The employee also mentioned a promotion where buying two new pairs would grant a 15% discount per pair, and she suggested this would be cheaper than just replacing the lenses.
We asked further questions to clarify, and the employee confirmed that replacing the lenses would essentially involve repurchasing the frames at a slight discount. I showed her both pairs of my frames, and she checked the prices on her iPad. To our surprise, she began stretching the temples (the sides) of my sunglasses multiple times, asking, “How are you wearing these?” When I responded that they fit comfortably, she continued pulling on the sides, which ultimately caused the middle bridge piece to snap in half.
Naturally, my husband and I were shocked and asked if a replacement pair was available. The employee casually responded, “Well, you might have already been buying a new pair.” She went in the back, found a replacement frame, and put my old lenses in it. However, she then resumed trying to sell us two new pairs, insisting that we would save more by purchasing new frames instead of just replacing the lenses.
It wasn’t until I directly asked for the cost breakdown that she admitted replacing the lenses would actually be cheaper, contrary to her earlier claims. As someone with retail experience, I believe clear and honest communication is crucial, especially when discussing pricing. Repeatedly stating "you’ll save $51" without providing a transparent explanation only added to the confusion.
As long-time customers of Warby Parker, we left feeling incredibly frustrated and disappointed. The mishandling of the situation, from the destruction to my glasses to the misleading pricing information, was extremely upsetting. I hope this experience is reviewed, as it was not reflective of the high standards I’ve come to expect from this company. At the very least we expected them to offer to replace the lenses at no charge in the frames their employee broke.
Response from Warby Parker
February 27, 2025
We are incredibly sorry to hear about your experience, Jordan. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will absolutely pass your feedback along to our team. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to us at reviews@warbyparker.com