The previous review was completely off. They couldn't even keep their story straight on such simple issues on whether the staff was ""very nice"" or ""condescending.""
In my honest opinion that review should be disregarded because:
1. i go there frequently. Never have i seen a $70 markup on ANY pair of sunglasses. Maybe $10-$15, but keep in mind that they will do *anything* to make sure that your glasses fit properly and don't slide/fall off your face (the ""service"" the previous review forgot to mention)
2. the only time I've spent at least $50 over retail price for a pair was when i was getting custom polarized, scratch-resistant, anti-glare, prescription sunglasses lenses put in
3. going into the store is always nice and the staff is never condescending (i go there at least 4 times a year for the past 6 years). they will take their time to make sure that the customer is always satisfied with their decisions and purchases. They can't risk losing customers since they are a single store and not a franchise.
4. The staff is not incompetent by any means. They know pretty much anything relevant to the lenses, prescription filling, order time, and glasses in general.
5. They know me, and many others, by name and greet us as they enter the store even if they are only picking up their glasses and not spending money. That hints at repeat visitors, including myself, which makes it highly doubtful that there is ""overpriced merchandise, and condescending and incompetent staff.""
Please, do yourself a favor and disregard the one-star review. I Designs is a fantastic store. I wold recommend this place without a doubt.
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