Direct Specs Reviews 

447
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 58 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, friendly, and going above and beyond to assist them, often making the experience pleasant and efficient. The service is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the personalized approach and the effort taken to find suitable products or solutions. People are also very satisfied with the quality of the products, including lenses and frames, and find the prices to be brilliant and competitive compared to other providers. However, some people mentioned that while in-store service is good, the lack of communication and reliability regarding updates or issues can be disappointing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed new sunglasses as I had lost mine. Went into Shirley direct specs, can park outside 👍 Met Gary who showed me a pair of glasses after I explained I wanted something different and big. I ab... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt & Gary gave great service. Also suggested that my puppy chewed specs may be repairable - which they were! I suspect other opticians would simply insist a new pair would be required . . I deci... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called in as a bit of an emergency as frames bought from another supplier a while back broke. Superb customer service from Gary at Shirley branch in the Midlands, who spent a good half hour trying to... See more


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  1. Health & Medical

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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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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Popped into my local Cannock branch

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.

4 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service!

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.

2 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect.

Fantastic service. Ordered Monday afternoon and arrived Wednesday morning. Ordered reading glasses and attached my prescription £14.95. Perfect.

18 November 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful Service

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.

10 September 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Vicky, sorry to hear you are dissatisfied with your recent purchase. Apologies again for the issue with your initial order, for which we have admitted an error in processing your new frames. We then re-made your order with the exact prescription submitted, and fast-tracked delivery. For us to understand any problem with the second pair, be it a potential issue with the prescription itself or pupilary measurement, we would need to see the lenses on return. A full refund was made on your order, including the value of goods and the initial postage and packaging for your order, the latter to cover the cost of your postal return. If you wish to query the amount refunded please contact us at sales@directspecs.co.uk. We appreciate your concerns and hope we can find a speedy resolution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best customer service for glasses

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.

19 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

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....

13 August 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Sheila, thanks for your kind review. Great to hear you've had a great experience at our Shirley branch and we look forward to serving you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

just back from the Shirley Branch…

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

7 August 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hello, and thank you for your review. Your kind words have been passed to Gary and the team at our Shirley branch, who are delighted with your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service Matt & Gary did what they said they would do

Visiting family in Shirley, called into have a look at Specs, found suitable pair but not colour. Many thanks to Matt who phoned around. Three days later just before returning back to Cornwall there was four pairs to choose from in varying colours. Great service and did what they said. Fantastic. Gary sorted my Prescription / order. Contacted few days later to say specs were ready. Picked up at next visit- Specs Vari-focals are great. Spot on great service

20 June 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hello, Ron. Thanks for your kind review of Matt, Gary and our Shirley branch! Your feedback has been passed on to the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This shop in Shirley is just great

This shop in Shirley is just great , we were in this am and served by really friendly and always helpful
Gary (we have been before )was as usual, and nothing is too much trouble for this very likeable guy.I can
recommend this direct specs shop if u need to have new glasses or your perscription filled.

22 July 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Bruce, thanks for your kind review of our Shirley branch. Gary and the team will be delighted with your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went into the shop this morning and…

We went into the shop this morning and we were greeted by Gary for the third time in the last 12 months. The service we both received was impeccable and was a pleasure to recieve such help from Gary. We would highly recommend him to anyone. He is very kind, helpful and gives a professional service.

Yvonne Wilkes
Robert Job

22 July 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi, Yvonne. Thank you for your review of our Shirley branch, your kind works will be passed on the Gary and the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was on a flying trip back to the UK…

Was on a flying trip back to the UK from abroad, needed a pair of glasses quick due to scratched lenses, Jenny went way beyond the call of duty to help me out, sensational service all round!

5 July 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Nick. Thanks for your kind review of our Burton branch, Jenny will be delighted to hear your feedback. We hope you had a great time away!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

I went to the Shirley Solihull branch this morning. Gary who works at the store gave excellent customer service above and beyond what I was expecting adjusting the arms on another pair of my glasses to stop them slipping down. I would highly recommend this shop and was so impressed ordered a pair of prescription reading glasses.

1 July 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Gill, thanks for you review! Your kind comments have been passed to Gary at our Shirley branch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited direct specs in shirley to buy…

Visited direct specs in shirley to buy some new glasses, so glad I did, service was extremely professional, Gary helped me with my choice which was a lovey pair of designer frames, they arrived back super quick within 2 days, very pleased with my experience instore and Gary's service.

25 June 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Michelle, thanks for your kind review! We've passed your comments to Gary who is delighted to hear you've had such a positive experience of our Shirley branch. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jenny (Lenny) was polite

Jenny (Lenny) was polite, helpful and friendly thank you for your help

14 June 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Thank for your kind review of our Burton branch and special praise for Jenny (Lenny)!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t thank enough

Helped me get out of a right mess absolutely brilliant

11 June 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Mark. Thanks for your review, we're really glad we could help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Lenny was brilliant, really friendly, warm and welcoming. Helped me with picking the style of frames and went though all the options for lenses, advising me on what she thought would work best for what I do. She's fabulous and a credit to your store. She made me feel like part of the family. Massive well done to Lenny

12 June 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Edward, thanks for this great review of our Burton branch. Lenny is very pleased with your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using direct specs

First time using direct specs, Great service, Gary was very helpful and friendly. Much better price than others which gave me room to have a better lenses. Look forward to receiving new glasses next week

11 June 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hello Lisa, thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you're pleased with our prices and customer service and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Broken frames

I have just taken my glasses into store as the frame had broken. As I have only had them a couple of months Gary told me they would be repaired free of charge within a couple of days.
Thanks Gary, great service. Would recommend your store to everyone.

11 June 2024
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hello, Adell. Thanks for your positive of our Shirley branch, Gary and the team look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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