Apr 6, 2010
Apr 3, 2010
Gift Bags
The prices for gift bags are expensive! The bags I looked at ranged from $1.99 to $8.99 at stores like Walmart, Target, grocery retailers, etc. That's too much money for just an empty bag to put gifts in.
I found a fair price for gift bags at the Dollar Store. They had a wall full of pretty designs, colored, or plain gift bags in various sizes. "It's a good thing".
I found a fair price for gift bags at the Dollar Store. They had a wall full of pretty designs, colored, or plain gift bags in various sizes. "It's a good thing".
Apr 2, 2010
Visionworks HD Lenses
Part Three: Visionworks- HD lenses
The Visionworks Clerk said it took her 2 weeks to get used to the High Definition Lenses! She also said that her vision was so sharp, she had headaches the first couple of days. Does that make you want to try them now? Here's why they give customers the option for HD lenses vs. polycarbonate lenses:
The Visionworks Clerk said it took her 2 weeks to get used to the High Definition Lenses! She also said that her vision was so sharp, she had headaches the first couple of days. Does that make you want to try them now? Here's why they give customers the option for HD lenses vs. polycarbonate lenses:
- It cost extra $70 approximately for the upgrade, for people who really care about their eyes, want to see sharply and can afford it.
- If you're tight on cash, then just go with the regular polycarbonate
- For people with small/weak prescriptions, HD may not affect your vision much or worth it
Visionworks High Definition Lenses
Part two: Visionworks--
The salesperson gives you a choice to upgrade from the normal polycarbonate lenses to their High Definition Lenses. They have the two lenses side by side so you can compare the quality and more importantly, look thru them. The HD glasses don't have distortion, provides a sharp image. While the polycarbonate lens (the kind most of us wear) had distortion on the side, and the image of the lines were somewhat crooked on the page. Really, how stupid is this concept of selling.
I said to her,"what kind of craziness is this?", "who'd want to buy the distorted lens?", and "why even bother giving people this choice?"
If the newer technology is the HD lenses for eyeglass wearers, why not offer only the HD lens if it's better than the polycarbonate lens. I wonder sometimes how some companies today even make it.
The salesperson gives you a choice to upgrade from the normal polycarbonate lenses to their High Definition Lenses. They have the two lenses side by side so you can compare the quality and more importantly, look thru them. The HD glasses don't have distortion, provides a sharp image. While the polycarbonate lens (the kind most of us wear) had distortion on the side, and the image of the lines were somewhat crooked on the page. Really, how stupid is this concept of selling.
I said to her,"what kind of craziness is this?", "who'd want to buy the distorted lens?", and "why even bother giving people this choice?"
If the newer technology is the HD lenses for eyeglass wearers, why not offer only the HD lens if it's better than the polycarbonate lens. I wonder sometimes how some companies today even make it.
VisionWorks
After spending much time looking around and picking frames at Visionworks, we were finally ready to speak with one of their salesperson. She explained the specials ranging from $199-$299 and she never stopped talking! She's worse than a used car salesman! She tried so hard to up-sell and get us to buy the $299 package, played with her little calculator.
Twenty-five minutes later, after getting our personal info, measurements, etc., she offered an un-advertised "sales promo" called "BOGO" which stands for "Buy One Get One". We get 2 pairs of eyeglasses with all the A/R coating, UV protection, upgrade to their, get this-- High Definition lens. (I'll talk about that later). It would cost $235, instead of the $299; so she got to sell us 2 pairs after all.
Guess what? She finished inputting the new order (another 10 minutes), then went to the backroom, came out, and told us they didn't have the lens in stock and it would take 2 weeks for our glasses to be ready.
We walked out, somewhat upset, 'cuz she wasted our time. Who wants to wait 2 weeks when you can get them in an hour? I should have insisted or demanded her to check for the lenses first.
Twenty-five minutes later, after getting our personal info, measurements, etc., she offered an un-advertised "sales promo" called "BOGO" which stands for "Buy One Get One". We get 2 pairs of eyeglasses with all the A/R coating, UV protection, upgrade to their, get this-- High Definition lens. (I'll talk about that later). It would cost $235, instead of the $299; so she got to sell us 2 pairs after all.
Guess what? She finished inputting the new order (another 10 minutes), then went to the backroom, came out, and told us they didn't have the lens in stock and it would take 2 weeks for our glasses to be ready.
We walked out, somewhat upset, 'cuz she wasted our time. Who wants to wait 2 weeks when you can get them in an hour? I should have insisted or demanded her to check for the lenses first.
Lesson Learned from going to Visionworks- Always INSIST they check FIRST if the lenses you'll need are in stock so you can have your eyeglasses in about an hour!
Apr 1, 2010
The Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts of America Scandals
Catholic Church:
Did the Pope know about the secret hidden life of their priests? Is he in denial?
How many more times do we have to keep hearing about the awful news going on in the Catholic Church again?
Boys Scouts of America:
The Boy Scouts of America too? Who approves the Scout Leaders? That person should also be held accountable for not getting a thorough background on the "Leaders", the one who is guiding our sons.
Did the Pope know about the secret hidden life of their priests? Is he in denial?
How many more times do we have to keep hearing about the awful news going on in the Catholic Church again?
Boys Scouts of America:
The Boy Scouts of America too? Who approves the Scout Leaders? That person should also be held accountable for not getting a thorough background on the "Leaders", the one who is guiding our sons.
Walmart
Why do I seem to get into the shortest line and then wait in line forever??!! What is up with that?! There was only one person ahead of me and of course, this woman had to ask about every single item. The cashier rang up an Alvin and the Chipmunk DVD for $15.96. The woman asked for a lower price because the same DVD was on sale at another store for $14.99 which also comes with a Hershey chocolate bar and a box of microwave popcorn. She also brought in a few ads from last Sunday's newspaper and compared 5 other items she was buying and then asking them to match the prices! Urgh!! I had NO idea that people can bring in as many newspaper ads they want and ask Walmart to match the price.
Just a note here: There was only one other check-out lane open and of course, it's on the other side of the store, with a longer line of customers. I wish Walmart would change their policy and maybe create a separate Customer Service area for super savvy shoppers! I mean, would you like to be stuck behind a customer who asks about the prices on almost every single item she's buying?
Just a note here: There was only one other check-out lane open and of course, it's on the other side of the store, with a longer line of customers. I wish Walmart would change their policy and maybe create a separate Customer Service area for super savvy shoppers! I mean, would you like to be stuck behind a customer who asks about the prices on almost every single item she's buying?
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