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Rani D.

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6 Reviews by Rani

  • Warby Parker

2/5/18

After my first experience in the store, I raved about it. Since then the hype has settled.

(+) AFFORDABLE, and the price is really as stated
(+) Found website design clean and easy to navigate
(+) called customer service twice, both times were helpful and knowledgeable
(+) limited upsell or pushiness from sales representatives in the store
(+) cute selection of frames. These are the first pair ever that I will willingly wear outside the house.
(+) out of network with my insurance (VSP), but I still got $95 of $125 reimbursed
(+) ordered my frames from a store on Dec 14th and they were delivered within 8 days.
(+) I was extremely skeptical of the 'algorithm' that selected frames for me at home try-on, but went with it anyway. I ended up choosing frames in-store and turns out the two I liked in-store were selected for me in the 'home try-on' option!
(-) brick & mortar stores are not available near me; I really like the option of visiting the store to get glasses adjusted, to select frames, to return frames, etc.
(-) I needed my frames adjusted... but got this done at my eye doctor's for FREE in 10 minutes. Warby Parker will reimburse up to a certain value for this, as well.
(-) frames are definitely not as sturdy as my others. Seem much more fragile and prone to breaking.
(-) makes me nervous that I could be liable if the home try-on pairs are lost in the shipping process!

  • Hotel N Parking

1/1/17

I wanted to park my car for 8 days around Christmas when flying out of Boston. I considered several options including Park Stay Go packages, using Uber, taking Amtrak, Economy lot parking and more. I'm happy this option worked for me.

As a first-time user, I booked at Holiday Inn Saugus and had no issues whatsoever. Also, HotelNParking gave me a discounted rate as compared to booking directly through the hotel itself! ($153 as opposed to $180 + hotel tax).

After already having booked using this website, I saw the horrible reviews on this site and was very nervous. Glad to report I didn't get scammed. I'm sorry for the others!

  • Lulus

8/6/15

(+) They offer a wide selection of dresses
(+) Website is well-designed (not spammy), with filters and sorting. And the product information is completely comprehensive with sizings, fit, material description, etc.
(+) They offer free-shipping BOTH ways (for returns and exchanges) in the US, for a minimum purchase of $50... sometimes offer no minimum
(+) Once or twice a year, which is when I use them, they have AMAZING sales. 90% certain dresses with no-minimum shipping! I've added 2 pictures below of the best deals I got. 4 dresses for $70, and the other picture was 3 items for $37.
(+) Products are shipped nicely, folded in zippered plastic bags.
(+) No additional tax or processing fees!

(-) Takes a long time to receive product after placing order. ~10 or more days.
(-) If you buy things on sale, like me, those products will likely be final sale, meaning not exchangeable or returnable.
(-) The shades of some dresses on the website may be misleading. A chartreuse (greenish yellow) dress looks yellow online, an emerald looking dress is really jade, and I ordered a peachy looking dress but it was more pink than expected.
(-) For the free return / exchange, you have to return the product within 7 days
(-) I've heard that if you're in Chico, California (which I am not...) that multiple people will have the same outfit from lulu's

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  • Walgreens

8/3/15

I have been using Vision Direct for 5+ years now, and I have been continually satisfied. Just this week I ordered one year's supply of contacts and contact solution for only $125 (picture attached), and I received the products within 4 days.

(+) They have the top-brand products (Alcon, CIBA Vision, Acuvue, Bausch & Lomb, etc.). They aren't rip-off versions or anything fake.
(+) They verify the prescription for you, by contacting your eye doctor
(+) Great products, fast shipping

(-) Website design is not amazing
(-) Their website stores old information, so this may cause issues when trying to apply coupon codes (but you can get it fixed right away if you call customer service)

Tip for consumers:
There is almost always a code to get 15% off your ENTIRE order, sometimes 20%, just search for it. One time the code wasn't being accepted on the website, saying it conflicted with another promotional offer, so I called VisionDirect and they took care of the entire order for me in <10 minutes, with the discount.

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  • ValoreBooks

8/3/15

Looking at all these negative reviews, I'm shocked. Maybe I'm just very lucky...

I've ordered from Valorebooks 3-4 times. Took a little research to find the book I wanted, but I always got what I expected, and saved hundreds of dollars overall by buying the international paperback editions.

I even did my first textbook rental last year... no complaints.

Tip for consumers:
Buy international paperback editions for cheapest price.

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  • Restaurant.com

8/3/15

Let's say you purchase a $10 certificate for $5. Well, the minimum purchase required at the restaurant is $20. So overall, you are only saving $5 off of $20, and of course the certificate does not cover tax or gratuities -- not worth it unless you were going to order at this restaurant any way.

I bought a certificate for Mongolian BBQ. When I called the restaurant, they said they did not accept this. Restaurant.com did NOT give me a refund, only store credit.

The selection of restaurants available if you are not in a big city like New York, Chicago, DC, etc. is poor

The website is difficult to use and does not have great support.

Also, some restaurants will have their own rules for redeeming that certificate, that aren't explicitly stated on the certificate itself. Not usable towards delivery, take out, on alcohol, etc.

Rani Has Earned 19 Votes

Rani D.'s review of ValoreBooks earned a Very Helpful vote

Rani D.'s review of Restaurant.com earned 9 Very Helpful votes

Rani D.'s review of Lulus earned 5 Very Helpful votes

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Rani D.'s review of Warby Parker earned 3 Very Helpful votes

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