OpticsPlanet.com Reviews

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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
  • 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
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… 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
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… 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.

Still have questions?

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 May 9, 2026

    This company has to be amongst one of the worst online retailers. Inventory shows in stock but is not, when I called them they promised item was located and shipped, another lie. 16 days to receive an order which I eventually got from Amazon in 3 days! They had it $10.00 cheaper with a coupon, not worth it. Horrible dishonest people. When I tried leaving a review on the website, it was decline because it did not meet their guidelines since I was leaving the same review as here. Hilarious!

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    Response from OpticsPlanet.com
    We are sorry to hear that you have not had a positive experience with us, as that is certainly never our intention.
    We were unable to locate a recent order with the information provided so if you'd like to review this situation further, our Customer Care team can be reached Monday - Friday, between 9:00am - 6:30 Central Time (contact information can be found here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/help-center/).

    We hope you will give us another chance in the future.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2026

    I purchased a new set of OTTO Noise Barrier plugs. They’re listed as non‑returnable, which I was fine with since I already own a pair and wasn’t planning to return them anyway. After receiving them, OTTO confirmed they were manufactured five years ago. That's why they don't hold a charge. Your OpticsPlanet.com Order #**. Reference #**.

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    Response from OpticsPlanet.com

    We are sorry to hear that you have not had a positive experience with us. Consumer Affairs redacted the Order # so we were unable to find your order in our system but we would love to have the opportunity to speak to you about this order and see if we can help you get it resolved. Our Customer Care team can be reached Monday - Friday, between 9:00am - 6:30 Central Time (contact information can be found here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/help-center/).

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      Reviewed Feb. 24, 2026

      Optics Planet website gave inaccurate information on Tippmann upper saying it will function on any lower just like a center fire. Ordered, received and found it does not. Sent back for refund. Deducted $52.49 out of my refund for restocking fee. Do not recommend this company. You will be out money for their mistakes. I will no longer be doing business with them.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com
      We are truly sorry for this inconvenience.
      You may review our full return policy by going to the following link: http://www.opticsplanet.com/return-policy.html.
      We have reviewed your order with our Customer Care team and our returns department and because of the condition of the returned item in regards to tool marks and minor damage to the product, this restocking fee needed to be applied.

      We hope that you will decide to give us another chance in the future.

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      Reviewed Feb. 17, 2026

      I purchased a Surefire War Comp muzzle break. The product was clearly marked "in stock" at time of purchase. I've never been notified that it was back ordered or unavailable. They took my payment right away, and then nothing. Emails are generic and give no information or updates. No one answers the phone when I've called. No one calls me back when I request a call back through their hold music prompts. I would say this company is a complete scam, but some other people seem to not have any issues. Not sure why my order has been such a disaster, but I will never order anything from them again, so I won't need to worry about this happening.

      Had to final dispute the purchase through the credit card company because Optics Planet completely ghosted me. If you plan to make a purchase with them, beware, you may or may not receive anything! It might be more expensive somewhere else but do yourself a favor and buy it locally, if you can, instead of from this company!

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We have reviewed your order for the Warcomp Flash Hider and have received confirmation that it was delivered on 2/17 after your complaint was submitted. This item was shipped directly from one of our suppliers and we're sorry that there was a delay before it shipped. We are sorry that you did not have a positive experience with us and we hope you will give us another chance in the future.

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      Reviewed Jan. 14, 2026

      I ordered merchandise a few months ago. I was told my order could not be filled (after it went through). I opted for backorder. Optics Planet keeps pushing back my fulfillment date as the price of the merchandise has increased considerably. Very obvious ploy to get me to cancel my order. Bad business. I won’t shop with them anymore.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We understand that an item being delayed from shipping is frustrating and we apologize that this situation occurred. We were unable to find your order with the information provided so we invite you to reach out to us if you'd like to review this situation further. (contact information can be found here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/help-center/).

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      Reviewed Jan. 5, 2026

      Gladly took my money, when wrong item was shipped, can’t get hold of anyone on the phone3 times on hold for 50 min to 1 he 10 minutes, very ANNOYING on hold music, continues to get louder and than gets quieter. And then, they only offer three return options, prepaid return label, and subtract 7.99 from your refund, ship it back at my cost, VERY bad customer service, this business sucks.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We understand that receiving the wrong item is frustrating and we apologize that we were not able to provide the item you were looking for. Without knowing the specifics of your order, it is difficult to know exactly what happened. You do have 30 days to return your order from the date you received it, as long as it meets our return conditions. You may review our full return policy by going to the following link: http://www.opticsplanet.com/return-policy.html.

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      Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

      Bought an inoperable device and optics planet and Laserlyte (device manufacturer) refuse to do anything about it. I got in direct contact with the company and this matter has been dragging on for almost a year.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It seems that you are having an issue with a product return or warranty coverage for an item you purchased from us. Without your order information, we are unable to check into this further so if you'd like to review this situation with us, please reach out again to our Customer Care team, which can be reached Monday - Friday, between 9:00am - 6:30 Central Time (contact info here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/help-center/).

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      Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

      Absolutely the worst experience I've ever had. Bought a wrench and they used a 3 year old address and shipped it and told me it's my fault? My address was updated on their website. Took 2 hours on hold to tell me nothing they can do? Please don't waste your time and money dealing with this dishonest company. Too many good companies out there to deal with this company. So yeah I'll pay more instead of dealing with them again. It's a shame I had to give them 1 star, it should be negative 5 🌟.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com
      We are sorry to hear that there were issues with your order. The most common cause of an issue like this is that the payment method includes address information that is imported with the order (Google Pay, Paypal, etc) and per our agreements, we must use the information provided with the payment.

        We were unable to locate your order with the information provided so if you'd like to review this situation further, please reach out to us again.

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      Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

      I have ordered multiple times from Optics Planet sadly and now I’m just done. They list products in stock that are not available then say on back order after ordering. Then when it does ship if it comes from Aurora IL then it’s usually delayed or damaged by the time you get it.

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      We are truly sorry for any confusion on this order. We have reviewed your order that was placed on 9/18 and the item that has not yet shipped was marked on our website at the time your order was placed as being "Estimated to ship by March 2026" The rest of the items were in stock and delivered to you on 9/22. Please reach out if you'd like to review this order further. (contact information can be found here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/help-center/).

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      Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

      OpticsPlanet.com is a con job. It's a scam. Stay away from!!! I've never, ever ordered anything from them, but they still tried charging my bank account. How they even received, or knew my info is beyond me. Please, stay away from their website! Scam artist!

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      Response from OpticsPlanet.com

      If you haven't already done so, please reach out to our Customer Care Team so this order can be reviewed and we can determine what happened and how we can best help get it resolved. We take fraud orders very seriously and work with those affected and the credit card companies involved to try and resolve them.

      Our Customer Care team can be reached Monday - Friday, between 9:00am - 6:30 Central Time (contact information can be found here: https://www.opticsplanet.com/help-center/).

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