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Wallace Bishop Chermside

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One of the Most Reviewed Clock repair services in Brisbane City


Address

Shop 363/395 Hamilton Rd, Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

Website

www.wallacebishop.com.au

Contact

+61 7 3634 3200

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (86 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 am to 5 pm, Holiday hours
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 9 am to 5:30 pm, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5:30 pm

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  • 1/5 Kate S. 6 years ago on Google
    Hi, I just visited your Chermside store and had the most horrible experience that I would like head office to know about. My Grandma has recently passed away and so I inherited a ring. I took this ring in to get quoted for a resize so that I would be able to wear it. The girls in store commented that it was very fragile and I responded that it was probably very old as she had a lot of old items in her home and did not throw out family heirlooms. So it could be her grandmothers for all I know. After a little while of all the staff in the store checking to see what kind of gold my ring was, one of the girls decided to rub the ring on a polishing cloth very hard to test to see if it was gold. She pressed so hard on the ring (that she had just called délicate minutes earlier) that it broke. She did not apologise, seem shocked when it broke and did not offer to repair it. She showed no remorse or respect to me that she had just broken an important piece of family jewellery. She simply remarked that it must be a cheap ring because her rubbing it on the cloth broke it. She went on to take off one of her white gold rings to show me what she was trying to achieve by rubbing the ring on the polishing cloth. I noticed that she didn't press as hard or grip the ring in the same spots as she did with mine when she did it for the second time. The apparent black lines that are means to show up did not show up with her ring either. I question whether she knows how to do this technique correctly and whether she should have been doing this. On the brink of tears, I asked her if the store would fix my ring for free since they just broke it. She showed me no remorse and said she could see, but they may not be able to. She gave me the impression that she wanted me to feel like I was asking too much by asking this of the store, but she did the paper work anyway. We began the process of the paper work to have it put in to be fixed "maybe" for free. She then began commenting that it was probably not real gold and very cheap again. I wrote a message to my parents as she did the paperwork to let them know that their Mothers ring was broken! While I waited for my parents to respond to my message about my Grandmas broken ring, she told me that even if they do repair it that it may shatter later on because of the break. I'm appalled that i walked into your store with a beautiful shining ring and walked out with a broken one. I was not apologised to until I walked out of the store and decided to take my Grandmas ring away to a more trusted jeweller. This was incredibly heartbreaking to me and I feel as though this was not enough to consolidate somebody who's ring was just broken by yourselves! Regardless of whether it was "real gold" or not. Nobody should be made to feel like their jewellery doesn't matter because it isn't as expensive. Regardless of whether that ring cost a little or alot of money that ring was very important to me. I walked in with a shining beautiful ring and walked out with a broken ring, with little to no apology. I cannot believe that it took me walking out of the store for the girl to call out "sorry about that", as though we were talking about a apples not being in stock at Coles. Please let me know that this is not regular procedure for your staff when they break jewellery and that the Chermside store team will be reminded of common sense and manners to their customers! Particularly if they break somebody else's property! Valuable in their eyes or not!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rach R. 3 years ago on Google
    I was very upset in the Chermside store last night. I am issuing a complaint, how the lady treated me as I was looking at silver ear rings. I'm assuming theres more money to be made for her budget in watches as she brushed me off very abruptly. I left and very disappointed, won't be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sophie M. 4 years ago on Google
    I felt very judged walking in. Overpriced services.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 shairah 6 months ago on Google
    Donna was amazing and so so helpful, I cannot recommend her enough!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynette A. 6 months ago on Google
    I want to thank Donna for her professionalism, friendly attitude, caring and ever so helpful service. I was served by Donna in relation to a problem with a ring which was out of warranty but I felt it was a manufacturing fault. She straight away took all details and the end result is that due to her persistence, I now have a replacement of my beautiful ring. I couldn't be happier. 10 out of 10 to Donna. I highly recommend her.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rachel D. 8 years ago on Google
    Really rude service, they were so impatient with me. I may not be spending thousands of dollars but I was still there to make a purchase but decided to take my business elsewhere out of principal because they were so abrupt with me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lee-Anne C. 2 years ago on Google
    My other half decided to do something nice for me & took himself to Chermside. He went into Wallace Bishop there & Amelia The store manager went through a range of questions about me with him & sent him home with the most amazing diamond ring Which I love...!! This lady knows her stuff. I went in to thank her & came out with half my Christmas shopping already done...!! Wow, the professionalism, kindness, courtesy & pure class of this lady was totally amazing to see & I'm so happy with her conduct to both of us... She mentioned she sells Tags, so I guess that's what hubby's getting for Christmas...!! Thank you Amelia's for your warmth & beautiful recommendations we love it & sure the Christmas gifts will be a hit...!! A+
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel Roxana G M. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife had purchased me a new Longines watch that I had trouble setting up - it has a moon phase which I have not had before. The watch was purchased was interstate as the model as not available where we live. After being rudely turned away by another jewellery store in the centre that actually stocks Longines watches, including being told that they could not change links on a Tag Heuer watch, I went to Wallace Bishop. I have purchased a number of watches from this store previously. On this occasion I was served by Russell at the service and repairs counter who was very friendly and on the spot changed the link on the watch. I then mentioned the Longines watch and if he might be able to assist. Russell said that he couldn't see why not and had a look. He was very knowledgeable and was able to set up the watch. Russell and the staff at Wallace Bishop Chermside are very professional and a pleasure to deal with. If you want great customer service and speak to someone who knows what they are speaking about and actually want to and are happy to assist you, go here first!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 C Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely abysmal. My fiancee went in to inquire about ring resizing options. The lady serving saw her, proceeded to chat with the delivery driver for five minutes, and then served another customer. I suppose as my fiancee is young and was with her brother, the salesperson did not take her seriously. The second customer had entered afterwards, so can't think of why else they were prioritised. She then approached, extremely disinterested, and was very blunt when she was asked about resizing options for the ring. The gist of it was that she could not help, they did not provide anything to assist with cleaning, and there wasn't much else to be done about either. Absolute joke for service. Will be writing to head office.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina R. 2 years ago on Google
    amazing customer service, pretty good jewellery too with reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 KERRI-ANNE S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you're after knowledge & experience when it comes to Diamonds or Tag Heuer Watches, then you must ask for Amelia... She was super helpful and even followed up with a phone call after our purchase, just to see that we were happy with everything... My Husband and I have no hesitation in recommending Amelia and the Team at Wallace Bishop Chermside...

  • 5/5 Francis S. 5 months ago on Google
    Donna has been really helpful with my wife on picking a present for me.

  • 5/5 Andrea H. 2 years ago on Google
    We popped into to Wallace Bishop (Chermside) recently and the service we received from Amelia and her team was amazing. The personal service they provide goes over and above what you would hope to expect during a shopping experience. Amelia is extremely experience and knowledgable. She is absolutely delightful as well. We would definitely recommend Wallace Bishop (Chermside) to our family and friends. Thanks so much ladies and especially you Amelia :) - From Andrew and Andrea

  • 5/5 T H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing store with products especially the watches and could not go past the expertise, knowledge and great rapport from Jonathan! Have bought several watches from him now and have followed him from the North Lakes store to Chermside! If you are after an honest opinion on a watch and someone like a great friend to help you out, go wherever Jonathan is working!! You won’t be disappointed

  • 5/5 ImTweetz- -. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend recently visited Wallace Bishop and received amazing service from Amelia so I visited the store today and he was correct. I received the most excellent service from her today. She listened to what I was after and we found the perfect one. I too will highly recommend my friends to come shop at Chermside and I look forward to visiting the store again. Thank you again to Amelia and the team at Chermside. Ewan

  • 5/5 This is e. 3 years ago on Google
    Hello, I wanted to do a small review to highlight the superb customer service at Wallace Bishop Chermside last week. Even though I didn’t buy anything on the day we were browsing, I felt very comfortable with the way we were made to feel valued as a customer. Hoping I get the names correct, Amelia and Ricky are great assets to the store, and super friendly and professional. I will feel very comfortable going back to make a future purchase. Jane B.

  • 5/5 Samantha L. 2 years ago on Google
    Where can I begin? My fiancé and I had such an amazing experience with Amelia at the Chermside store. Amelia, I know we have said thank you so much already but for everyone else to see how much we appreciate you, thank you !!! You’ve been so kind, lovely, patient, and caring, making our time at the Chermside store feel valued. Have to say that Amelia is an amazing woman, and we highly advise people to see her, as she has turn our idea of a perfect engagement / wedding ring into a reality. Thanks again. Regards Stuart and Samantha

  • 5/5 Greg W. 3 years ago on Google
    I am writing this review to let you know about the fabulous customer service we received from Amelia and the staff at Wallace Bishop Chermside. On a recent trip from Bundaberg we called into your store to purchase a birthday gift for my friend’s daughter. We didn’t know what we wanted so Amelia took the time and walked us through various items after asking us various questions about who we were buying for. Her patience and helpfulness were outstanding and we felt like she had all the time in the world for us. We ended up purchasing a beautiful necklace as the gift and I myself purchased a watch and a bracelet which I hadn’t intended to purchase but after seeing what she showed us I couldn’t help myself. Amelia’s attention to customer service, product knowledge and understanding customers needs are an asset to the store and your company. We look forward to coming into your store again on our next visit to Brisbane.

  • 1/5 Emma 1 year ago on Google
    Yesterday my husband and I walked pass by the shop at Chermside ,I saw a cute pearl necklace, I asked a lady (manager with European accent), she said 500 something, and I just asked her if they have discount, she was so rude , and mean, treaded us like we never can afford this… my husband asked her if you have another pearl thing, she was like “south sea pearl even more expensive.” We said thank you and walked away, and the next day we went to Paspaley , got a pretty pearl she thought we never could afford. Poor customer service, and really low attitude as a person.

  • 1/5 Jace Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Poor customer service! Ordered a Tag Heuer watch on 1/9, paid 25% deposit and was promised that the new watch will arrive in store on 2/9 or latest 4/9. Called the store on 5/9, was told that the order was not even actioned and hence watch did not arrive in store. Called again on 6/9, the person on the phone could not even find the order, then was told " if the person yesterday said it will arrive, then it will arrive today." Not reassuring when she could not even find the order on the system.

  • 5/5 Sophie W. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing team! Russell and Erica, beautiful people who went far and above to help me in finding what I needed. I appreciated the effort very much!

  • 5/5 Ray M. 1 year ago on Google
    Even in this really hectic Christmas rush, it's awesome to receive great customer service. Was told a piece of jewellery would be put on hold for me. At the Chermside store, a smart young bloke named Connor went and got my item as he had put it away for me. Fantastic service. Have a very Merry Christmas. Thanks Connor.

  • 5/5 EmCol 1 year ago on Google
    After a so-so experience at North Lakes, I was thrilled at the great service I received at Chermside from (self professed new hire) Remick. Admittedly, Wallace Bishops returns policies are a lot more restrictive than a lot of other jewellery retailers (you'll win A LOT more sales in gift giving season if people don't need to be afraid of being out of pocket when the gift is not liked by the recipient), but after Remicks amazing help I'll likely be coming back very soon in any case. EDIT: Came back, this time I was assisted by Erika. I can see why she is store manager - she was so helpful, more personable than staff at the other jewellers, and she made sure everything was solved for me. She is the sort of person who should be manager, and strongly recommend considering her for any higher roles if they come up. She's a credit to the industry and to your business.

  • 1/5 Scott P. 1 year ago on Google
    Store manager taught us a lesson. If you walk into a jewellery shop make sure you’re wearing your Sunday finest with some drip. Was treated like we were wasting her time.

  • 5/5 Graeme S. 8 months ago on Google
    I bought a top line Tag Heuer from this store. The manager and sales lady were both very friendly, professional and great to deal with. Highly recommend this store for great prices and professional service 👌🏻

  • 1/5 Narelle B. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible communications. I had initially put 2 rings in to be resized down. After 5 weeks of no communication I went to the store where I was told one ring was ready but the other had been sent back 3 times to be re done and kept coming back to the store in the same condition. I took the ring as is and took it to another jeweler for repair. The repair on one ring broke under 12 months. I took it back where is was repaired again under warranty and I asked them to check my contact details as I had to chase them up last time. The assistant confirmed all my details back to me. Three weeks later after no communication I checked at the store. The ring had been there for nearly 2 weeks with a note on it stating “number doesn’t work”.

  • 5/5 zoe c. 7 months ago on Google
    Manager of Chermside was incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble! Went out of her way to find me what I was after! Amazing service

  • 5/5 Cameron L. 7 months ago on Google
    Melody provided me with lovely customer service. 10/10

  • 4/5 Seashell Shipping O. 4 months ago on Google
    Today, I visited Wallace Bishop Chermside and had the pleasure of receiving excellent service from Kylie. I highly recommend this store.

  • 5/5 Kez A. 3 years ago on Google
    My husband purchased part of my birthday gift from Amelia an was so impressed by her professional service. Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Toni H. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you Wallace and Bishop! Taking on the shops during the christmas rush is daunting enough, let along with a new baby by yourself but my experience today with one of your staff members Sarah put me at complete ease. She was so kind and understanding when helping me choose and get the best price for a present my partner absolutely loved! Much appreciated and will definitely recommend to others where to go for the best service x

  • 2/5 Anc M. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been to this store a couple of times to get my wedding rings cleaned and rhodium plated because I purchased the lifetime care plan. Every time I go there I get asked heaps of questions making me feel guilty about using what I purchased a few years back. I found the jeweller quite rude and abrupt when she served me. They also charge $113 for a rhodium plating when your competitors charge $83 for exactly the same thing and with an very pleasant customer experience.

  • 5/5 Mick G. 4 years ago on Google
    A big thank you goes out to Sarah who was absolutely amazimg.Her knowledge of jewellery is second to none.I went in the store not knowing what to buy my girlfriend and came out with some amazing jewellery which my girlfriend is delighted with.Once again Thank You Sarah

  • 5/5 MoniqueL M. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a pleasure to be in store today with Sarah. The team is impeccable with their Customer Service. I have bern a customer for decades and today's experience ia proof of why. Thank yku

  • 5/5 James P. 4 years ago on Google
    Shout out for Sarah on Friday she delivered great customer service while I was in store at Wallace Bishop Chermside, really friendly and patient with me while I was looking for a gift for my mum, I'll be recommending her to all my mates. Will be shopping there again, thanks.

  • 1/5 Isabella L. 5 years ago on Google
    Extremely disappointed. Brought a crystal heart. Opened it as soon as we got home. It is chipped. Why is that not checked before it is sold. Or was it? Am so very disappointed.

  • 5/5 Leanne H. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely ladies. Held a jewellery box for me I was chasing!

  • 5/5 Mike H. 4 years ago on Google
    Attentive, friendly service on my watch maintenance & happy to discuss the work

  • 5/5 Jacinta R. 3 years ago on Google
    Rikki was a delight, very helpful, excellently bubbly. Got what I was after - Stellar service and at a surprisingly low cost - Thank you! I've my eye on a thing or two... 11/10 would do again.

  • 1/5 e A. 3 years ago on Google
    Staffs were unhelpful, I was looking for men watch for a specific budget (nothing over $2000) and the lady who assisted me has pointed out ladies watches. "I told her Im not looking for women watches and asked her if she could give me a couple of watches to look and i will make a decision". She left for few minutes and when she came back " "She said i asked the other staff who knows all the watch prices and we don't have anything under $2000 watch your looking for? " I think that was very lame, she didn't even showed me any watches and tried to help at all. ⁰

  • 5/5 P P. 3 years ago on Google
    Michelle made me feel so welcome and help me to choose a present for my partner! While Jessica simply is the best manager at Wallace Bishop I have ever met! Thank you ladies so much, you made my day ❤️

  • 5/5 Ellen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an amazing experience when I went in today with Rickie. She was so lovely and very quick to help send my gold chain in for a repair. Would definitely recommend, the service was amazing.

  • 5/5 Jules G. 3 years ago on Google
    You guys are super cool Rikki is a star and Jess is like ya mum she's so lovely. Great experience!

  • 5/5 Brady E. 3 years ago on Google
    I brought my watch in for a battery replacement but the knowledgeable staff advised that my watch was actually solar powered and gave me tips on restoration. I can happily tell you that my watch is now working perfectly. Thank you very much!

  • 5/5 Jill T. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you Wallace Bishop for my new Tag Heuer watch I'm in love! And a massive thank you to Sarah and her team on Saturday for taking the time and being patient with me while I found what I needed. Sarah is an absolute asset to this store I'll bring my husband in and we will have to find him the perfect watch. Again fantastic service couldn't fault the ladies, such a positive vibe.

  • 5/5 Rebecca 5 years ago on Google
    A pleasant experience with the manager when I broke my silver bracelet and needed to replace it. He was very polite and helpful and I was happy with the purchase price.

  • 5/5 leigh E. 5 years ago on Google
    Great service lots of nice things

  • 5/5 Elana 6 years ago on Google
    The young lady that helped me set my watch was lovely, helpful and friendly at Chermside North shop.

  • 1/5 Nicholas G. 6 years ago on Google
    Terrible service. Recommend shopping anywhere but here. Ordered what they call a "special order" which was just a plain 5mm 9ct white gold band with 1 small diamond set in the middle of a star cut (the star cut in the gold gives the illusion the diamond is larger than it is). It's a men's wedding ring. At time or order we were told "2 weeks wait, 3 at the most". At the 5th week and many promises later we were promised 1 more week and that it would be ready on the Saturday. We called Saturday and when we were told it was not ready again we asked for a refund. The staff member said she was too busy to keep talking and hung up the phone. She called back around an hour later and said the ring was ready. We took the ring home and realised it had no 9ct stamp on it anywhere. We took it back and were told it had to go back to the dreaded workshop that took forever to make it. We were told it would take a few days. It's been a week and we just got a text message saying it I'll be ready in another half a week. The worst thing is, we are not sure the protective coating was put on it because it went dull and scratching looking within a few days while we had it. But once we get it back we will just take it to a different jeweller because the rude staff and horrendous wait times with this place are just unforgivable. Shop elsewhere people !

  • 3/5 Dream L. 7 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and a good place for watches and jewellery shopping.

  • 5/5 Jess D. 7 years ago on Google
    Amazingly caring staff who took the time to help me find the perfect gifts. This has been the case every time I visit this store. They offer great prices and have amazing customer service. Great shopping experience.

  • 1/5 Jamie C. 7 years ago on Google
    Went in there walked around for 10 mins didn't even get asked if I needed assistance.

  • 1/5 Bethany van H. 8 years ago on Google
    When I was contemplating what cut of diamond I would like for an engagement ring (early 2014), I went to this particular store to see if they had different shapes I could try on; oval, emerald, pear. The two ladies serving me looked extremely confused. They told me that no such shaped diamonds existed. In 2014 fancy cut diamonds were not widely available in Australia, I knew that, but every jewellery shop I had been to still acknowledged their existence and apologised for not carrying the stock. Not these ladies, when I explained that I had seen these shapes online they basically told me that they were all a fake and a scam and "you can't trust everything you see online". I just could not believe the tone they used. Let alone how extensive their lack of knowledge on jewelry was. If you can't trust them with the piece that for most people will be the thing they save the longest for, think the hardest about and choose with the most care, therefore making it the most important piece they sell, then what can you trust them with? I have no idea if the two Wallace Bishops in Westfield Chermside share staff, but the other one is certainly the place to go to out of the two. Not really sure why they have two in the first place.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
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