Boots Opticians

[Matheous-2]

Cannot believe three separate figures I have been quoted for GP(hard) vari focal lenses. After my second test for lens prescription etc., I asked the approximate cost which the optician said 'around a hundred pounds' .....That was what I expected as my last prescription cost that from the same branch about a year ago. As their computer system had gone down - I went home and later checked by phone on the cost, hoping to return & make payment. The first figure I was quoted on this occasion was £295!!- I of course was aghast and pointed out I am on state pension. -Than on returning to the phone she could offer 40% discount bringing it down to £177 inc. insurance. I reluctantly agreed, and later had second thoughts.
How can they be so far off the mark? I have never paid more than about £120 from a small optician.
Anyone one had similar experiences with Boots Opticians?

[susanxx]

I worked for Boots the Chemist fro 27 years, I could get discount on purchases but I would never have bought from the opticians, I heard too many horror stories like the lenses being put i the wrong sides of the glasses and this was years ago. Go to an independent.