This particular branch on Albion Street has a special energy. Maybe it’s the Derby traffic outside. Maybe it’s the staff. They are cheerful. They don’t make you feel bad for losing your glasses on your head.
I saw a man walk in with two left shoes once. He was looking for his right one. He left with new glasses. He didn’t find the shoe. But he could see it better now. That’s the magic.
They also have a 2-for-1 deal on sunglasses. You can buy a pair that makes you look like a movie star. And a second pair for the car. Or for your dog. Why not?
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Allestree 51 Park Farm Centre
Quirky Detail: The “I Forgot My Wallet” Panic
You book an appointment online. Super easy. Then you show up. You panic because you forgot your debit card. Relax. They take contactless. They take cash. They take smiley faces (not really, but they should).
One time, a customer tried to pay with a dinosaur toy. The staff politely declined. But they did fix his glasses anyway. True story? Maybe. It sounds true.
