Optics planet review

[wpod]

I've bought from them on occasion with no complaints.
The often have site-wide sales and free shipping deals.
My Lee Classic Turret Press kit came from them. 20% off and free shipping that time.

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[dieselpower]

If you call them the phone reps have better deals and special deals for certain scopes. Most guys on Calguns get the Vortex Strike Eagle + mount for $300, instead of the listed price of $380.

Several guys use a little "trick" they know of. If you tell the rep you can get a better deal through another company and shave off 20-25%, they will honor that. Some reps ask for the website to check, some dont. If they ask, just end the call and call back. You will get a different rep that doesnt check and they dont know your name or phone number or anything like that. Myself I think that is a bit unethical, but thats me.

[Milsurps]

I've had mixed results with them.
I avoid them now if I can.

[dieselpower]

Its funny, I just posted this in another thread and it fits here as well.

Quality, Quick and Cheap. Pick two. If you pick Quality and Cheap, That is Optics Planet.

[Aces and 8s]

Optics Planet really loves selling stuff. While I was browsing their site, I noticed a Vortex Strikefire II red dot for $145. Great price since they're normally $180. Realized it was because it was a factory demo, but thought, hey, still a great price. Plus, if it's broken or whatever, I'll just return it. So I placed an order and used their coupon code FEB10 for 10% and checked out for a grand total of $130. That's a savings of $50, go me.

Then I realized after I placed the order that it was expected to take 2-5 months to ship because it is a demo item, lol. Silly me.

So I chat in with Optics Planet to cancel the order, and the nice gal changes my order to a brand new Strikefire II for the same price of $130.

+1 for Optics Planet.

[robledo]

Good company with good sales and good people that are genuinely trying to sell you quality items at fair prices. They price match as well. They are also honest about their current inventory and what is back ordered *coughcougharmsunlimitedcoughcough*

[9 mm]

Just make sure it's in stock.

[Mail Clerk]

Any bad reviews from them? I have limited time and need to keep place an order quick.

8886,

Generally I never had any real issues with these guys except for the fact that when I order via internet it takes a couple days before I get an e-mail telling me it has shipped. So if you need it in a hurry one need to tack on an extra couple days.


Mail Clerk

[RandyD]

I had a problem with returning a holster that did not fit my handgun. Upon receiving the holster, and determining that it did not fit my handgun, I sent them an email the same day. They delayed in sending me a return shipping label, and I returned the holster the same day I received the return shipping label. They then rejected my return, stating I waited past their 30 return window. I won't use them again.

[CoopsDad]

I've bought a ton of stuff from them and, aside from the occasional "will ship sometime before hell freezes over but not a moment sooner", I've been happy with them. Great prices and great inventory but you need to know what you're getting into when you click the checkout button.

[Blade Gunner]

When the chat box pops up, always chat with them. You can usually get a better price than the discount code is offering.

[onelonehorseman]

I've done a few transactions with them and never had an issue I can recall. I haven't purchased anything from them in a couple years though.

[SamIAm]

I've used them for many, many years on many different items, including some very high end items.

If it's in stock, not a problem. I think their reviews would be much higher if they didn't take back orders. Once in a while, they screw up on price and cancel the order.

But bottom line, if you're buying something that is in stock, at what looks like a decent (but not absurd) price, they're good.

[TRICKSTER]

I have ordered from them 3 times.

Once there was no problem.

Once the item was back ordered which wasn't indicated when I ordered it and it took over a month to get it.

Once the order was cancelled after a month because they couldn't get the item in stock even though it still showed as available to order on their website.

At this point, I would only order from them as a last resort.

[mtndragon]

As others have stated, I would not give them a glowing review. Good prices can be had, and they are legit, but super slow at shipping, and returns are a hassle. Don't believe the "free returns" policy. They will fight returns and it will cost you. I only use them when the price is too good (usually with promo codes and sales combined) to turn away from, and then I don't expect the merchandise any time soon.