Have I won laser eye surgery?

littleange

beadysam wrote: »

I'll look out for your reply. I've just had a competition win transferred to me - obviously they hope you get both eyes done but as it was something I was thinking of anyway, why not? I'll go for the free consultation and do A LOT of reading up on th eproceedures and company before I make up my mind though....

I thought these prizes were non transferrable?

barbara123_2

I had my eyes done with Optimax 3 years ago.

I rang them just to enquire about prices and the girl on the phone thought I had read an offer somewhere so I quickly agreed with her and got a BOGOF

The consultation was more painful than the op. I really didn't feel a thing. In fact painful is the wrong word, mild discomfort would be better. I had 20/20 as soon as I got off the table!



It's not suitable for everyone though.

CGG

beadysam wrote: »

I'll look out for your reply. I've just had a competition win transferred to me - obviously they hope you get both eyes done but as it was something I was thinking of anyway, why not? I'll go for the free consultation and do A LOT of reading up on th eproceedures and company before I make up my mind though....

Well, I went for the initial consulatation. Beforehand a £30 'refundable' fee was charged for me to secure the appointment. I was there almost 2 1/2 hours - most of this time waiting about. First for this 5-min eyetest, then wait about, then that 15-min eyetest, then wait about, and finally to see the Consultant. I was in with him less than 1/4 hour. I was fed up by this time.
Anyway, apparantly, as I have some astigmatism I'd need Epi-Lasik with Wavefront.
I needed time to think it over. But before I could say "Thanks, I may be in touch... " I was steered down to the Reception and the pushy Receptionist acted stunned when I said that "No, I was not interested in having it done that same day". "Why?" she uttered, "There is a space available this afternoon".
It was inconvenient - on top of anything else, I had to arrange childcare, etc. "And by the way, could I have the refundable £30 back". I quoted the reference that was in my 'Congratulations!' email to her, I didn't get it - she claimed to know nothing about it.
So I shall be sending off a copy of their email which stated 'the deposit was fully refundable on attendance' with a stiff letter of complaint.
I can only comment on my own experience with Optimax, I was unimpressed. I want my £30 back!

CGG

Quick Update.

Have received my £30 back.

beadysam

littleange_com wrote: »

I thought these prizes were non transferrable?

I rang up and they happily transferred the prise to me. They are only after the cash for the 2nd eye anyway, thy don't care who it comes from! I booked a consultation, but made sure I would be refunded when I arrived. \they tried to put me in for the proceedure on the same day - I refused, and he seemed very surprised when I said I didn't want to rush into it and wanted to go away and think about it.I'll keep you informed....

littleange

beadysam wrote: »

I rang up and they happily transferred the prise to me. They are only after the cash for the 2nd eye anyway, thy don't care who it comes from! I booked a consultation, but made sure I would be refunded when I arrived. \they tried to put me in for the proceedure on the same day - I refused, and he seemed very surprised when I said I didn't want to rush into it and wanted to go away and think about it.I'll keep you informed....

Oh well, guess mines gone to waste then as I thought I couldn't transfer it as it clearly said "The prize is not transferable", could have given it to someone on here who really wanted it, but it had to be used in August

Well I guess theres still tomorrow lol anyone want to try, PM me your email address and I'll forward you the email and you can try it