Jamco Optical & Trading Co.

Moving to a new place always creates the same problem– where will I go for (insert service here)? In this case, it was, «Where will I get my contact lenses?»
I put my faith in the Unilocal app, and a search led me to Steffi C’s glowing review of Jamco Optical. I checked out their website and confirmed they sell contacts.
I walked in after lunch on a weekday, and it wasn’t too busy. Surprisingly I didn’t have to provide the prescription from my eye doctor to keep on file; showing the guy the empty contact boxes I had was good enough. Luckily he had my prescription in stock! I also wear coloured contacts on occasion*, and they had the FreshLook brand I use, too. For those, they had to order them and quoted me a few days delivery.
I got a call about 2 days later, confirming they arrived. At my other optometrist place, I had to wait about a week. I’m impressed with the quick turnaround!
Throw in the occasional promos they have if you buy multiple boxes, and I’m already a happy camper. No need for me to search anywhere else… it’s as good as it gets!
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*When I want to look hot… or when I want something, LOL. That’s my secret to making deals!

Fellow myopics would know that prices for glasses vary widely between the city and suburbs, and you can usually get the same pair of frames at a more reasonable price away from town. This is my go-​to for new glasses, which is very often as I have an amazing ability of destroying my spectacle frames on a regular basis through some misadventure or another.
I was introduced to this shop by my mom, because the owner is a family friend. I may be slightly biased when reviewing this place but I dare say that this shop has fantastic service. It’s quite busy (with at least 3 groups of customers) every time I visit, yet the shop owner takes time to speak to every customer to introduce new styles to them. I appreciate her frankness– she tells you if she thinks that a style you’re keen on isn’t suitable for your face shape or complexion. I initially had my sights set on thick, dark tortoiseshell frames but was convinced that a lighter style would be better on me. In this aspect, her expertise goes beyond being an optometrist/​glasses seller.
The brands they carry are mainly in the $ 200 range and aren’t exactly heartland-​price-​ish. The «normal» frames (the mainstream ones) which are placed in glass drawers, are brands like Kate Spade, Ray-​Ban and Marc Jacobs. They also have the more expensive ones like Prada, Gucci and some exotic (read: Hipster-​esque) ones like Oliver People’s, and even a small selection of wooden frames. Not too bad for such a small shop! For those hoping to pay a bit less, they do have a selection of $ 100 frames– with lenses, these would probably cost below $ 150. They give discounts if you purchase the frames with a new set of lenses. My $ 230 Marc Jacobs frames cost $ 260 with new prescription lenses.
Another plus point is that I managed to break the same frames 3 times and each time they have offered to give me a replacement for free! (Alas, I feel bad about it which is why I’m paying for a new pair now). Not sure if this happens for all of their loyal customers, but appreciated the gesture.