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Title: Vision Express
Post by: solarish on 11-07-18, 03:16PM
I work in tesco staff restaurant and I was TUPE over which was bad enough but now I find tesco staff are getting Vision Express big discount voucher which I dont receive now but on my badge it says Tesco Elior and as Elior pay my wages I dont qualify now.  I have got my glasses from Tesco for many years but needless to say I will be going elsewhere
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: solarish on 11-07-18, 03:54PM
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for many years needless to say I will not be getting my new ones from Vision Express
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: his scots tie on 11-07-18, 04:20PM
The vouchers for vision express are transferable and 2 vouchers in each book.  Can you not get one off a Tesco staff member.  Still wrong not to give you a booklet though.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Duracell on 11-07-18, 06:53PM
Quote from: solarish on 11-07-18, 03:16PMI work in tesco staff restaurant and I was TUPE over which was bad enough but now I find tesco staff are getting Vision Express big discount voucher which I dont receive now but on my badge it says Tesco Elior and as Elior pay my wages I dont qualify now.  I have got my glasses from Tesco for many years but needless to say I will be going elsewhere

  Yes as said ^, do you have a family member working for T, voucher is extended to family also.  How long is the voucher valid for.. haven’t actually seen one YET.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Cara on 11-07-18, 07:29PM
I have tried to compare the cost of Vision Express v Specsavers (variable focals). It’s not easy, but I would check out other opticians offers to see if it is as good a deal as it sounds, especially if you want 2 pairs. I am not convinced it is.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: his scots tie on 11-07-18, 07:35PM
Think vouchers are valid till end of year
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Disappointed 64 on 11-07-18, 08:13PM
Vouchers valid to December 2 vouchers per book free eye test plus half price glasses or sunglasses
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: JL on 11-07-18, 08:19PM
Rip off   
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Duracell on 11-07-18, 09:21PM
Really! I thought the full price 2 months ago was a rip off, but half price may compete with what my usual prescription with T would be less 10%. Obviously dependant on what extras the voucher covers IF any.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: brucie on 11-07-18, 10:04PM
vision express definately rip off. my 2 pairs varifocals 1 reactolites 1 sun-glass £650, specsavers £350 Asda £228. so if you had 50% off your still paying over £100 more than asda.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Mark calloway on 11-07-18, 10:25PM
I agree,they are still too expensive. I get mine from Specsavers.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Mystic topaz on 11-07-18, 11:47PM
Definite rip off ,just having 1 pair re-glazed  £114 varifocal £75 adaptive in the sun £50 re-glazing charge =£239 elior gave me £30 voucher I also have privilege card for life and vision express wouldn't let me have Tesco vouchers.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: londoner83 on 12-07-18, 06:05AM
Unfortunately as you no longer work for Tesco you no longer qualify for Tesco staff benefits. Being TUPE'd really isn't great.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: JL on 12-07-18, 07:07AM
Quote from: brucie on 11-07-18, 10:04PMvision express definitely rip off. my 2 pairs varifocals 1 reactolites 1 sun-glass £650, specsavers £350 Asda £228. so if you had 50% off your still paying over £100 more than asda.
??? :D
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Nomad on 12-07-18, 09:18AM
Not sure where they spend their revenue as Vision Express are poorly equipped for those in wheelchairs.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Biglove on 06-01-20, 03:43PM
Do we get discount and or free eye tests with vision express at Tesco?
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Fudge340 on 06-01-20, 04:39PM
Follow this link...

https://www.ourtesco.com/exclusive-benefit/vision-express/ (https://www.ourtesco.com/exclusive-benefit/vision-express/)
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Preacherpauly on 21-07-20, 09:28AM
Are eye tests still free for tesco staff?
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: gytha_ogg on 21-07-20, 12:23PM
Yes, and 50% off the total cost.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Villager No.6 on 21-07-20, 04:15PM
Are you sure about the 50% off? I had an eye test this morning, which was free, and have just paid £194 for frame and lenses which was full price. Was in full uniform, before I paid with my debit card I went to use my colleague card (for the points) and was told it wasn’t accepted as they’re a concession not Tesco.
Have I been “robbed”?
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: barafear on 21-07-20, 05:03PM
Maybe they thought you wanted points?

anyway - I followed the link someone posted and it takes you to a page on ourtesco where you can print off various vouchers incl 50% glasses.
Must be presented along with colleague card at time of purchase.

Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: gomezz on 21-07-20, 09:14PM
I tried Vision Express once with the discount and it was the worst experience of getting new glasses ever.  The prescription was slightly off and the frame choice was awful and the pair I picked broke soon after I got them.  Went back to using a local independent.  Costs more but eyes are too important to skimp on.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Welshie on 22-07-20, 01:07AM
When it was Tesco opticians , my Dad had the worst glasses ever and within a month he had been back several times and ended up with a full refund and giving glasses back . Stick with specsavers , always get great glasses and service there .
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: lucgeo on 22-07-20, 08:18AM
Vision Express, regular feedback from colleagues being, twice the price, half the quality and bad customer service.

I tend to use the local independent opticians. May be slightly more than specsavers etc...but it keeps locals in work, and it's not like being herded around like sheep.

My one and only time I went to a big optician outlet, I waited in a queue to be seen, waited for assistance on choice, was offered every option under the sun, including having my hearing tested, which I thought I needed when they gave me the total price, after all the little extras were added on!! NEVER AGAIN!!
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: Redshoes on 23-07-20, 06:55AM
When it was Tesco opticians it was the best service and price. It all depends on the optician you see, not the company they work for.
Title: Re: Vision Express
Post by: lucgeo on 23-07-20, 07:35AM
The majority of opticians, who work for big companies, are locums.