Google-imaged 'rayban wayfarer', and chanced upon the blog post 'Feeling Specky?' from a-minutewithadora.blogspot.com. The frames looked pretty much like the idea of what we wanted to get, so upon her blog's recommendation, we decided to head out to Orchard Optics at Orchard Plaza. There aren't alot of optical stores in Singapore that carries Pescara frames, so we gave it a go even though we were quite reserved about getting our specs done from a shop at town (well, we were just afraid the prices are marked-up as compared to the neighbourhood ones). But guess what, we both had personally our best specs-purchasing experience! Andrew, the early-30s owner of Orchard Optics, made us feel completely at home. He's a really laid-back extrovert not shy of striking conversations with his customers as though we're old friends catching up. In addition, at the time of our stay in his store, he was accompanied by similarly-friendly assistant (his girlfriend, I assume) who made us feel totally welcomed. Doing more than just average customer-serving, he kindly explained to us into very great depth on the different types of frame styles, and gave us recommendations on which and which didn't fit our faces. He laid out his Pescara collection, and offered some time on our own to try out all of the stocks available. Best thing, I would say, was that he didn't appear aggressive in promoting his products.. unlike our previous experiences.
At the end of the day, we're both happy customers. New spectacles - a matching one at that. Super lighweight Korean Pescara frames. Great customer service. A purchase that is within our respective budgets. Money well spent. That just summarize our pleasant experience at Orchard Optics. Will definitely be back to check out their SNRD shades range someday.
