OpticsPlanet.com rant

[Lex Armarum]

bhphoto

Best place to go for optics imo.

 

[Dan in MN.]

Dan in Mn.

I have joined the opticsplanet sucks group. I ordered a P223 scope a few months ago and still haven't received the "free P223 rings". I seen 2 available a while ago.I put them in my cart and called a rep and said I have 1 in my cart which he replied they would be shipped right away. Never happened. I then asked for a refund, but when they received the scope they said it had been mounted and could not process the refund! I guess I had been sold a used scope! I then had to pay for return shipping which was supposed to $6 and some change but when charged for it ended up being over $12.00. I then asked to order a M223 mount and would pay the difference. I was informed that wasn't possible and they offered 5% off the full price. Are You FN kidding Me! They will never get another dime from Me.

 

[hodgepodge]

I bought the scope about a month and a half ago. The rings were shipped around May 1.

Yeah, I'd bitch at them.

 

[Gskwared]

I have found optic planet to be way too expensive. this place is cheaper http://www.red-dot-scopes.com

and also here

http://www.manventureoutpost.com/


Note: I have never used either of these sights but they do have reviews online and they seem to have good customer service.

 

[Nanook]

I've bought stuff from them...but via ebay after several orders had been held. Ebay is buy now, ship now, no dumb stuff, same price.

 

[hacktracker]

I'm kinda *meh* on OpticsPlanet.com.

I wanted a P223 Scope and they had it in stock with free scope rings so I ordered it.

They shipped the scope fast, but I didn't get the rings for about 10 weeks.

It didn't hold zero very well duct-taped to the receiver, but what can you do?

 

[Rickman]

Someone on the board suggested a product and mentioned this vendor. Well the item shows up on OpticsPlanet's site as available so I "buy" it. Well then I get notified that my order was on hold because they ran out of the item and just now they said the item was discontinued and not available.

If you are low on stock, note that on the web site. It almost sounds like they order items from distributors, when they get an order, avoiding stocking stuff.

Yesterday I was at Cabela's, they have a good selection of these items and I didn't look, because I thought I had something on order. I am pissed.



(PS, I am angry with the vendor, not the person who mentioned them to me.)

Was it a Caldwell target stand? I ordered one from them in Feb with is showing in stock. Few days later got the back order email with Jun as the expected date. Received the a similar cancellation notice Saturday.

 

[Hotrod Diesel]

Never had an issue with them, and I've spent some coin there. I always try to buy in stock, and what dealings I have had with there customer service was ok. There prices are hit or miss, but I get 11% off there so it normally beats other dealers.

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

http://www.manventureoutpost.com/

I have bought from them many times. It's best to have a part number. The site is a pain to search through otherwise.

Opticsplanet hasn't failed me. They do delay your order if the shipping address can't be verified by USPS; even if they've shipped there before.

 

[Lucca1]

I have never had any issues with OpticsPlanet. I purchased my Vortex Strikefire through them a few months back and it was delivered within 3 days. I even ordered the wrong mount for my AR and they shipped the correct one a few days later at no additional charge.

 

[AssMan]

Great prices, but 50/50 chance that whatever you order will end up backordered. I usually keep my order in and then cancel if I end up finding it somewhere else.

 

[Pinecone]

Sport Optics is a great place to deal with.

They are knowledgeable and will take time to discuss options with you.

 

[ohen cepel]

I'll never deal with Optics Planet again. They list a ton of stuff on their website which they don't have in stock. My brother and I both needed a holster prior to deployment and ordered them from Optics Planet. They failed us miserably and after a few weeks we had to cancel the orders and go elsewhere.

I will have nothing to do with them after that. Listing items you have for sale which you don't have rubs me the wrong way.

 

[bigangrysob]

I just stopped ordering stuff online, if at all possible.

 

[swinokur]

There's no reason they can't list inventory quantities like Midway, Brownell's, etc.. There is a reason they don't. I am of the opinion that they don't stock a lot of gun stuff and hence they won't tell you if it is in stock.

Not a great way to keep customers.

 

[ShooterMcGee]

I purchased a scope mount from them that said to email about availability. Other items said out of stock, so I assumed they had it. I ordered it, and a few days later, I received the back order email. I think they should definitely alert customers if its out of stock.

 

[Boom Boom]

bhphoto

Best place to go for optics imo.

I agree. I purchase almost all of my optics from B&H. Prices are reasonable to excellent. Service, communication, and packing are first rate.

 

[swinokur]

B & H closes Friday night and Saturday IIRC. Run by Orthodox Jews. No big deal though as service and prices are very good.

 

[Dan in MN.]

When I received the email to post a review for my P223 scope and the mounts I still haven't received after more than 2 months they automatically deleted it due to my negative review. Then they offered a 10% discount if I wanted to post another review. They can stick the 10% discount where the sun don't shine because they will never see another dime from me.