Real life MMD: Should I buy glasses from my friend?

Copper_Beech

I had an eye test with my local optician in the village. It was a bit pricy but I thought I was supporting a local business. I was not given a prescription and, when I returned to ask for one, was told that it would be taken care of when I purchased some specs. Because they looked very pricy and the choice was limited, I simply left it. To this day I do not have a prescription. I would suggest that the big businesses at least have to operate to a transparent code of conduct. Thank you Money Saving Expert for letting me know that Tesco do free eyes tests.
I suggest the writer's optician friend might be a bit of an intimidating optician if they make them feel nervous about not buying from them. My local optician made me feel a bit like that.

Squire_Fulwood

scotsbob wrote: »

If your friend comments you tell her you didn't think she sold the brand you bought, that is why you didn't go to her.

I suppose that if one of you has to lie to the other then you are not quite as good friends as you thought.