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About OpticsPlanet.com

OpticsPlanet is an online solution for shoppers in the market for outdoor and tactical gear. The company offers free shipping on orders of more than $49 to anywhere in the contiguous United States. OpticsPlanet’s collection is selected and organized by its employees and features customized hunting and tactical products.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free shipping and returns
  • Rewards program
  • Military and health worker discounts
Cons
  • Doesn’t ship to all states
  • Some items restricted by law

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Oakdale, PA

… I have had only excellent experiences with this company multiple times. Ordering was easy. Everything arrived exactly what I expected. In the event that there was a back order t...

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Albuquerque, NM

… can't say I've ever had a bad experience with OpticsPlanet and I've been buying from them for years. It's been stress free for me… I also emailed tech questions and always hear ...

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What is OpticsPlanet?

OpticsPlanet is an online merchant specializing in outdoor, tactical, hunting and shooting accessories. The company sells more than 400,000 staff-selected products by popular brands like Bushnell, Streamlight, Trijicon, Barska and Celestron. Its OPMOD series includes customized hunting and tactical gear specifically designed to meet the needs of hunters and marksmen.

OpticsPlanet sells gear in 581 categories, including sport optics, outdoor and survival, apparel and footwear, eyewear, military and tactical, and sports and hobbies. It offers a large selection of law enforcement equipment, including professional-grade police, fire and EMS gear. The site also features scientific and lab supplies and a wide array of cameras and photography tools. Check out its gift guides for suggestions from product experts on staff.

How to shop for OpticsPlanet products

Customers can shop the OpticsPlanet website by brand, item, price, rating, color, fabric/material, gun type (for accessories) and deals. Sign up for an account to earn rewards. OpticsPlanet offers more than 250,000 items eligible for free shipping and returns to the 48 contiguous U.S. states and military APO/FPO/DPO addresses. Some items include free two-day shipping.

All doctors, nurses, technicians, medical researchers, EMTs, firefighters, law enforcement, active-duty military and veterans are eligible for discounts — call the exclusive hotline number listed on the website to apply your discount.

OpticsPlanet costs

The site has a deals category that lists all current promotions and coupons, and prices vary greatly to help shoppers find gear that fits their budget. For example, its prices on binoculars range from $50 to $5,000.

It’s free to sign up for OpticsPlanet Bucks to earn and redeem rewards for your purchases. Shipping is free on orders over $49 (most items are eligible). All returns are free.

OpticsPlanet FAQ

Where is OpticsPlanet located?

OpticsPlanet is an online retailer located just outside of Chicago, Illinois.

Where does OpticsPlanet ship from?

The OpticsPlanet distribution center is in Illinois. Most items are shipped from the Illinois warehouse.

What are OpticsPlanet Bucks?

OpticsPlanets Bucks are rewards redeemable toward purchases. You can register for a free account to earn them as you shop.

Does OpticsPlanet ship to California?

OpticsPlanet ships most items to California, excluding ammunition.

Is OpticsPlanet legit?

Yes. If you’re a hobbyist or a professional looking for tactical gear, you’ll find a huge selection of brands and products at OpticsPlanet. Most items are in stock and ready to ship from the Illinois-based warehouse. On-staff experts offer knowledge and advice to assist you, and free returns help you shop without worry. Be aware that some items are restricted to authorized users only, and the company sometimes requires documentation for a purchase.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2024

    Piss poor customer service. At the time of writing I've been waiting 22 days for my order that was supposed to be delivered in 3 days. Now I'm being told it will be an additional 20 days for an item that's in stock everywhere. Was told by customer service to go buy from them instead. I don't care how good of a deal you think you're getting, DO NOT BUY FROM OPTICS PLANET.

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    Response from OpticsPlanet.com

    We are truly sorry to hear of the frustration experienced with your order. We want to investigate this for you right away but need additional details to do so. Please reach out to our Customer Care team so that we can pinpoint your order in our system and properly address your concerns. We hope to hear from you soon so that we may resolve this situation as quickly as possible. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2024

    So I have ordered so much from these people but never ever again for less than 300? Placed a order. Used my family member's card that was given to me and I pay for years and used COUNTLESS times before. They double charged the card I used and refuse to acknowledge because my name wasn't on the credit card yet this was ordered from MY account. They can't tell me that YES we made a mistake. Yeah screw these people. And since people do read these reviews let me let me tell ya this. When I get comfortable ordering with a certain company 8 SPEND so I was skeptical on trying a different company. Let me spring this on ya. TRY primary arms. Just as good as Optics. Maybe better. PLUS their customer service reps are not idiots.

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    Response from OpticsPlanet.com

    Greetings John! We want to investigate this for you right away but will need additional details to do so. Whenever you have a moment, please provide us with an order number so that we may look into this further. We hope to hear from you again soon so that we may address your concerns as quickly as possible. For immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care team. Thank you.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed Oct. 16, 2024

      My order took about 4 days for it to ship out, but once it did I received it within about 3 days. After ordering I became concerned reading all the negative reviews. I spoke with customer service several times and expressed my concerns and they assured me that my item was in stock and would ship out promptly. I want to personally thank Lamar for staying in touch with me and keeping tabs on my order to make sure everything went smoothly. My item was exactly what I ordered and in great shape when it was delivered by UPS. Overall a great experience, not sure what all the negative reviews are about.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      Greetings Karl! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We truly value our customers and are happy to hear that your first order with us resulted in a great shopping experience. We'll be sure to forward your kind words over to Lamar as well! Thanks again for providing us with your feedback, and we hope that you will decide to shop with us again soon.

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      Reviewed Oct. 7, 2024

      Horrible, horrible company to deal with. These shady people sold me a new AR15 barrel, what I received was the wrong barrel, and looked used. Had they owned up to their mistake, instead of denying my return, they would have earned 5 stars. Instead I had to get my credit card company involved. Run, run away from this shady company.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      Greetings Sarah! We want to review this for you but need additional details to locate your order. Our Customer Care team can be reached at 1-847-513-6201 (toll-free: 1-800-504-5897) weekdays between 9am-7pm CST. You may also Live Chat with us on our website or send an email (https://www.opticsplanet.com/help-center/). Our hours of operation for Live Chat and email matches our phone hours, but also include Saturdays and Sundays between 9am-5pm CST. We hope to hear from you again soon. Thank you!

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      Reviewed Sept. 9, 2024

      I've ordered tons of parts from Optics Planet over the past four years and the only delays have been for Backorder items, which were clearly labeled as "Backorder" when I placed my order. All "In Stock" items at the time of purchase have been shipped within two days. I always use the free shipping and the items consistently arrive within a week of being shipped to Nevada, which is basically crossing the whole country in a truck.

      Frankly, I am impressed by the number of items available and how quickly items arrive on my doorstep. For backorder items, the website updates me frequently on the item's status. The updates often jump around so it can be tricky to know exactly when the item will be shipped but I assume that the information confusion arises from Optics Planet trying to get info from its suppliers. They have thousands of products so I give them some leeway on trying to estimate when an item will come back in stock. However, they have NEVER charged my CC before shipping an item so I am out nothing while I wait. Seriously, I have a huge wish list at OP and I intend to buy everything on it just as soon as I can afford to buy it.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We are deeply grateful for your kind words, Robert! We sincerely appreciate your support. It makes us happy to hear that you continue to have positive shopping experiences with us. We look forward to fulfilling any future order that you may place on our website. Thank you again!

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      Reviewed May 30, 2024

      I don't really understand the negative reviews here. I have placed several orders from OpticsPlanet without issue. I just received my most recent order today. I used the cheap free shipping so it took about 6 days to go halfway across the country. It was sent to me the morning after I paced my order.

      They have great prices and ship quality products quickly. I highly recommend OpticsPlanet, I myself will be placing more orders in the future. Very satisfied with these folks, they're great to deal with.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We want to sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We always strive to deliver quality products to our valued customers and are happy to hear of your positive shopping experiences with us. Your kind words and continued support are truly appreciated. Thanks again!

      Punctuality & Speed

      Reviewed May 19, 2024

      Imagine an order from the worst possible supplier in China, shipping to the USA. Well, that's what it is like doing business with Optics Planet. They're slow. They don't care. And you'd better not ask them about it. If you get tired of waiting and want a refund, they'll be happy to refund your money 21 days after the request. OpticsPlanet: Recipient of the "We Couldn't Care Less Award" every year since their inception in 2000.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We are truly sorry to hear that you have not had a positive customer experience with us, as that is certainly never our intention. We want to properly address your concerns as quickly as possible, but need additional details to locate your order history in our system. At your earliest convenience, please contact our Customer Care team to provide more information so that we can discuss any issues that you have had with your order(s). We hope to hear from you again soon. Thank you!

      Reviewed May 19, 2024

      It's unreal how there are currently over 250 reviews of OpticsPlanet and 95% of them are negative. Even worse, the amount of gaslighting from optics planet. It's bizarre how on all 95% of 1 star reviews, optics planet replies to the unsatisfied customer as if the customer is in the wrong. What a dreadfully horrible company optics planet is. I ordered my handrail on the 13th of May, 2024. It's now the 19th of May. The tracking still says "shipping label created, waiting for package to be picked up". I will be calling my bank to have this purchase removed, and when they see the 95% of reviews are 1 star, they will see why.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We are very sorry to hear about the lack of tracking updates from the carrier for your shipment. We want to investigate this for you right away, but need more information to help us locate your order. Whenever you have a moment, please contact our Customer Care team to provide additional details, such as an order number, so that we can look into this further. We hope to hear from you again soon so that we can properly address your concerns. Thank you!

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      Reviewed April 6, 2024

      I purchased 2 Holosun 510 and an Eotech hws and all three took a long time to ship. I ordered a Trijicon ACOG. They updated to out of stock so I had to cancel my order. Finally, the last straw was a predator plate, carrier and plates that were lost and still have not got my money back. Ordered 5 weeks ago and shipped a month ago.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We are truly sorry for any confusion caused. An item's availability can be found on the product page of our website near the Add to Cart button. If in stock, it will say “In stock” or "Expected to ship within 1-2 business days". If out of stock or shipping from a sister warehouse, it will show the estimated timeframe for shipping. A refund has been issued for the package that, unfortunately, was lost in transit. We sincerely apologize for that inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience.

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      Reviewed March 1, 2024

      Just like other reviewers, my order tracking still says "Label Created" after 2 whole days! They usually make the excuse that expedited shipping is the best way to get your order fast. Well, it's BEEN TWO DAYS, with expedited shipping, and it STILL SAYS "LABEL CREATED". So I'm guessing from the nearly thousand other reviews that I've seen that their so called "2 day expedited shipping" means it spends a few weeks in their so called "warehouse" before spending two days each with DHL and USPS. Either hand it off to USPS or give me my money back.

      I'm doing a build for a fellow veteran's anniversary, and it's time sensitive. I've tried making contact multiple times, twice I've received different excuses from extremely rude and aggressive staff, and the other 3 times I was blew off. I've shown these reviews to a friend with the FBI who works in the local federal courthouse, he told me that I never should have ordered from them as they are currently being investigated for fraud and racketeering, and have a lot of shady connections with companies that are known scammers in India and Africa. I want this settled by my seeing that USPS has my package and it's coming to the proper address when I wake up in the morning.

      Do not order from them, they only fulfill around 50% of their orders to maintain the appearance of being legitimate. So in conclusion, either hand it over tomorrow to USPS with the proper address and with the shipping rate that was charged to my card, or I will add myself to the rather large list of those that the FBI will call upon to testify. I've served my country for 22 years, and I'll not see people be taken advantage of.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We apologize for any misunderstanding. If timing is critical, we do offer One-Day and Two-Day Shipping options. With Expedited Shipping, the advertised time in transit is 3 business days. To view this information and more, please see our Shipping Policy (https://www.opticsplanet.com/free-shipping.html). We show that your order arrived on the 3rd business day in transit. We hope that this has cleared up any confusion on your end. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you!

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