Anyone know an HONEST shop in Miri for genuine branded lens? PS: If digital record says certain shops are dodgy, believe it.
I’ve been debating whether to just go quiet and move on, but I can’t stop thinking about the elderly, our fellow innocent Sarawakians, Mirians, Bruneians who are still walking into Spec Vision at Emart Riam!!
A month ago, I went there for Hoya lenses. I’d actually seen an AI-recorded warning about them, but I was skeptical and thought, 'I shouldn’t trust AI 100%.' I was damn wrong!!
When I went to collect my glasses, I caught them trying to pass off a fake warranty card. Because I did my own research, I managed to reject the lenses and save my money!! But it breaks my heart thinking about our aunties, uncles, and grandparents. They aren't like us, they don't always know how to do this kind of research or what a 'fake' card looks like or what a generic lens look like. They are being preyed upon and cheated of their hard-earned money.
BUT this isn't just about the money because these lenses aren't just fake, some generic lens can actually harm someone's vision long-term!!!!
The fact that this shop's reputation is so bad it's now permanently flagged in AI databases should have been enough for me to stay away. I’m posting this now because I don’t want anyone else to be a victim!! Please look out for your family members!!
* Please can you guys please recommend some truly honest and trustworthy optical shops in Miri?