Request a deal from OpticsPlanet or Tactical-store.com

OpticsPlanet · December 15th, 2008, 10:57 PM

We are swamped with holiday orders and very much appreciate support of the forum members here, but as we are starting to run out of many popular items, we want to offer a chance to any forum member who wants to have his/her gift to be delivered by Christmas to request a deal on any item offered on OpticsPlanetor Tactical-store.com

The FREE Ground shipping most likely will get to you on time from Chicago if you order now, but it is no longer officially guaranteed by UPS.

We still have a great supply of Leupold, Steiner, Nikon, Burris, Eotech, Trijicon, Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss optics - binoculars, scopes, night vision, red dot scopes, etc. We stock a lot of range finders, Pelican cases, Wiley X, ESS, Bolle ballistic eyewear, a ton of exceptional gun accessories including holsters - Galco, Fobus, Bianchi, Uncle Mike's, Leapers, etc, and of course great tactical gear from BlackHawk, TAG, UnderArmour, and 5.11. We have hundreds of brands in hundreds of categories, so we hope we can help someone here.

We are trying very hard to run on thin margins and offer the best prices along with the best service. If there is something very specific you are looking for, feel free to drop us a PM here and we will try to give you at least some forum discount to make the holidays happier

QKShooter · December 16th, 2008, 02:11 AM

I was checking out your prices the other day and they are fair and reasonable. Very decent of you to offer up a bit of an extra incentive to our members.

I am planning on ordering from you but, since I already blew an unexpected bundle on the Wife for Christmas (she broke my piggy bank this year)...I'm going to have to wait until after the holiday.

Solidgun · December 18th, 2008, 11:00 AM

I have ordered a couple of scopes from Opticsplanet and they shipped the item fast and like the reviews on that site from customers as well.

OPFOR · December 18th, 2008, 01:43 PM

I have purchased several scopes through OP over the years (including one just two weeks ago) and have always been happy with their prices and service. It's very cool that they're a sponsor here - give them a look-see when you need anything optics related.

Zundfolge · December 18th, 2008, 04:32 PM

I bought a reflex sight from you guys a year or so ago ... I don't need anything now, but if I did I'd certainly order from y'all again

OPFOR · December 18th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Well, even though I have had generally good experiences with OP, I will say that they are not up to speed on international orders. They wouldn't ship me a scope to an APO address, even though I've had other major retailers ship me similar items up to and including Gen 3 night vision optics. For whatever reason, OP is more restrictive than any other company I've dealt with when it comes to international orders (even though APO orders are not, by and large, considered to be international orders), but that shouldn't affect most customers. They have always been quick to respond (even if it wasn't with the answer I was hoping for) and attentive, and reasonably priced. I'll continue to deal with them (and continue to encourage them to broaden their international/APO horizons) because of this.

QKShooter · December 18th, 2008, 06:01 PM

The sale, transfer, transportation or shipment outside of the U.S. of any product prohibited or restricted for export without the proper export licensing or other compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations is strictly prohibited and may constitute a federal crime.

OpticsPlanet, Inc. will not engage in any transaction that will require the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products.

If the Buyer intends to export or re-export an item after receipt from OpticsPlanet, Inc., it is the Buyer's responsibility to request and obtain all necessary licenses for the use and/or export of the subject items, and to ensure that the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations and administrative policies are met.

With exception of sale to some U.S. Government Agencies, OpticsPlanet, Inc. will not export at all (or sell to anyone who intends to export) the following products:

Generation 2, 3, 4, or 5 Night Vision Equipment and Night Vision Accessories such as: Monoculars, Binoculars, Goggles, Weapon Sights, Cameras, and Multipurpose Systems and Night Vision Accessories.

Thermal Imaging Equipment, Heat Seekers (both Hand-Held and Weapon-Mountable) and Heat Seeker Accessories.

Optical Sighting Equipment and Tactical Lights (both Hand-Held and Weapon-Mountable), Accessories, and Mounting Hardware of any kind, including but not limited to: Riflescopes, Holographic Sights, Reflex Sights, Red Dot Sights, Laser Sights, Bore Sights, Flashlights, Mount Rings, Tritium & Fiber Optic Night Sights, Gun Smith and Reloading Equipment etc.

If an item is intended to be attached to or to be used with a weapon of any kind, we will not export and will not assist directly or indirectly with exporting it!

Tactical Gear and Weapon Accessories including but not limited to: Holsters, Tactical Gloves and Motorcycle Gloves, Shooting Glasses, Entry Tools, Ammunition Pouches, Two Way Radios, Dry Boxes, Cleaning Kits, Hearing Protection, Airsoft Guns etc.
Knives

Tactical Helmets and Tactical Helmet Accessories

Military Apparel

Electronics including Navigation Devices, Surveying Equipment, and Fishfinders.

Please refer to our APO/FPO Shipping and Export Restrictions for more information on export to APO/FPO addresses.

By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any of the above-listed items, the Buyer certifies that (1) the purchase does not require OpticsPlanet, Inc. to export such items and (2) the Buyer does not intend to export such items after receipt from OpticsPlanet, Inc.

Important Export Restrictions Warning!

Export of some night vision equipment and accessories, thermal imaging equipment and accessories, optical sighting equipment and accessories, and tactical lights and accessories, tactical gear and weapon accessories, knives, tactical helmets, military apparel, and some electronic devices is strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations Part 120-130.

U.S. law prohibits the sale, transfer, or export of items to Embargoed Countries and entities on the Department of State's List of Debarred Parties, the Department of Commerce's Denied Persons List, and the Department of the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
It is the Buyer's responsibility to be aware of the Lists of Embargoed Countries, Debarred Parties, Denied Persons, and Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.
These Lists can be found at the U.S. Government websites listed below.
By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any items from OpticsPlanet, Inc., the Buyer certifies that it will comply with all requirements imposed by all applicable laws, regulations and administrative policies.

For further information regarding the applicable laws, regulations, and policies contact:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
Tel.: (202) 482-4811
Website: U. S. Bureau of Industry and Security

U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
Directorate of Defense Trade Control
Tel.: (202) 663-2980
Website: pmdtc.org

U.S. Department of the Treasury
Office of Foreign Assets Controls
Tel.: (202) 622-2480
Website: U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control

The export control laws and regulations are complex; therefore any summary of such laws and regulations provided by OpticsPlanet, Inc. herein is not comprehensive and is not to be taken as legal advice or counseling.

OpticsPlanet · December 19th, 2008, 03:25 PM

Guys, thanks for your feedback!

As far as your comments about international orders, as we said in our policy, the export control laws and regulations in the USA are EXTREMLY complex. Especially everything related to sale of weapon parts and accessories. As much as we would love to take money from the customers outside of United States, we will NEVER go against any laws, and we have a highly trained special dedicated team that checks every single international order and every weapon accessory-related order to make sure that the laws are not broken by us in any way. I don't want to go in details how complicated the process is, and how often it is difficult to determine the specifics, but please trust us, we are doing everything within the law to make our customers happy and constantly improving the process with a lot of positive changes planned for next year.

OPFOR · December 19th, 2008, 04:42 PM

The thing is, I work for the Department of State...we order things for personal use all the time, things that are normally controlled/restricted. They just come in boxes labelled "for official use, customs exempt" (or words to that effect) and we go about our merry way.

I certainly don't want OpticsPlanet to get in trouble, and I understand their reluctance to tangle with the complex (and often silly) rules regarding the export of firearms accessories, but if so many other companies can do it...?

pd4 · December 20th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OPFOR

I certainly don't want OpticsPlanet to get in trouble, and I understand their reluctance to tangle with the complex (and often silly) rules regarding the export of firearms accessories, but if so many other companies can do it...?

most companies don't do it right and pay for it.
check these links - they explain a lot
Cabela’s Friday, November 7th, 2008
U. S. Bureau of Industry and Security PR
just look at this list here with almost weekly news
U. S. Bureau of Industry and Security - News Archives

December 15th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#1
OpticsPlanet New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 12	Request a deal from OpticsPlanet or Tactical-store.com We are swamped with holiday orders and very much appreciate support of the forum members here, but as we are starting to run out of many popular items, we want to offer a chance to any forum member who wants to have his/her gift to be delivered by Christmas to request a deal on any item offered on OpticsPlanetor Tactical-store.com The FREE Ground shipping most likely will get to you on time from Chicago if you order now, but it is no longer officially guaranteed by UPS. We still have a great supply of Leupold, Steiner, Nikon, Burris, Eotech, Trijicon, Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss optics - binoculars, scopes, night vision, red dot scopes, etc. We stock a lot of range finders, Pelican cases, Wiley X, ESS, Bolle ballistic eyewear, a ton of exceptional gun accessories including holsters - Galco, Fobus, Bianchi, Uncle Mike's, Leapers, etc, and of course great tactical gear from BlackHawk, TAG, UnderArmour, and 5.11. We have hundreds of brands in hundreds of categories, so we hope we can help someone here. We are trying very hard to run on thin margins and offer the best prices along with the best service. If there is something very specific you are looking for, feel free to drop us a PM here and we will try to give you at least some forum discount to make the holidays happier __________________ OpticsPlanet www.OpticsPlanet.com www.Tactical-Store.com

December 18th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#3
Solidgun Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 77	I have ordered a couple of scopes from Opticsplanet and they shipped the item fast and like the reviews on that site from customers as well. __________________ HK P30; HK P7; HK USPc 45 SS; KelTec PF-9; G19, G23, G34; RRA NM A4; Beretta 92FS; Baby Eagle 9mm Full Steel; PT1911; FNH PS90TR It is not "might OF", it is "might HAVE". It is not "could OF", it is "could HAVE". Go spread the word.

December 18th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#4
OPFOR VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC, for the moment Posts: 2,760	I have purchased several scopes through OP over the years (including one just two weeks ago) and have always been happy with their prices and service. It's very cool that they're a sponsor here - give them a look-see when you need anything optics related. __________________ "It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge. War endures. As well ask men what they think of stone. War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner. That is the way it was and will be. That way and not some other way."

December 18th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#5
Zundfolge Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 491	I bought a reflex sight from you guys a year or so ago ... I don't need anything now, but if I did I'd certainly order from y'all again __________________ Imagine a world with no guns!

December 18th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#6
OPFOR VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC, for the moment Posts: 2,760	Well, even though I have had generally good experiences with OP, I will say that they are not up to speed on international orders. They wouldn't ship me a scope to an APO address, even though I've had other major retailers ship me similar items up to and including Gen 3 night vision optics. For whatever reason, OP is more restrictive than any other company I've dealt with when it comes to international orders (even though APO orders are not, by and large, considered to be international orders), but that shouldn't affect most customers. They have always been quick to respond (even if it wasn't with the answer I was hoping for) and attentive, and reasonably priced. I'll continue to deal with them (and continue to encourage them to broaden their international/APO horizons) because of this. __________________ "It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge. War endures. As well ask men what they think of stone. War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner. That is the way it was and will be. That way and not some other way."

December 16th, 2008, 02:11 AM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	I was checking out your prices the other day and they are fair and reasonable. Very decent of you to offer up a bit of an extra incentive to our members. I am planning on ordering from you but, since I already blew an unexpected bundle on the Wife for Christmas (she broke my piggy bank this year)...I'm going to have to wait until after the holiday.

December 18th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#7
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	From The Optics Planet Web Site The sale, transfer, transportation or shipment outside of the U.S. of any product prohibited or restricted for export without the proper export licensing or other compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations is strictly prohibited and may constitute a federal crime. OpticsPlanet, Inc. will not engage in any transaction that will require the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products. If the Buyer intends to export or re-export an item after receipt from OpticsPlanet, Inc., it is the Buyer's responsibility to request and obtain all necessary licenses for the use and/or export of the subject items, and to ensure that the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations and administrative policies are met. With exception of sale to some U.S. Government Agencies, OpticsPlanet, Inc. *will not export at all (or sell to anyone who intends to export) the following products:* Generation 2, 3, 4, or 5 Night Vision Equipment and Night Vision Accessories such as: Monoculars, Binoculars, Goggles, Weapon Sights, Cameras, and Multipurpose Systems and Night Vision Accessories. Thermal Imaging Equipment, Heat Seekers (both Hand-Held and Weapon-Mountable) and Heat Seeker Accessories. Optical Sighting Equipment and Tactical Lights (both Hand-Held and Weapon-Mountable), Accessories, and Mounting Hardware of any kind, including but not limited to: Riflescopes, Holographic Sights, Reflex Sights, Red Dot Sights, Laser Sights, Bore Sights, Flashlights, Mount Rings, Tritium & Fiber Optic Night Sights, Gun Smith and Reloading Equipment etc. If an item is intended to be attached to or to be used with a weapon of any kind, we will not export and will not assist directly or indirectly with exporting it! Tactical Gear and Weapon Accessories including *but not limited to: Holsters, Tactical Gloves and Motorcycle Gloves, Shooting Glasses, Entry Tools, Ammunition Pouches*, Two Way Radios, Dry Boxes, Cleaning Kits, Hearing Protection, Airsoft Guns etc. Knives Tactical Helmets and Tactical Helmet Accessories Military Apparel Electronics including Navigation Devices, Surveying Equipment, and Fishfinders. Please refer to our APO/FPO Shipping and Export Restrictions for more information on export to APO/FPO addresses. By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any of the above-listed items, the Buyer certifies that (1) the purchase does not require OpticsPlanet, Inc. to export such items and (2) the Buyer does not intend to export such items after receipt from OpticsPlanet, Inc. Important Export Restrictions Warning! Export of some night vision equipment and accessories, thermal imaging equipment and accessories, optical sighting equipment and accessories, and tactical lights and accessories, tactical gear and weapon accessories, knives, tactical helmets, military apparel, and some electronic devices is strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations Part 120-130. U.S. law prohibits the sale, transfer, or export of items to Embargoed Countries and entities on the Department of State's List of Debarred Parties, the Department of Commerce's Denied Persons List, and the Department of the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. It is the Buyer's responsibility to be aware of the Lists of Embargoed Countries, Debarred Parties, Denied Persons, and Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. These Lists can be found at the U.S. Government websites listed below. By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any items from OpticsPlanet, Inc., the Buyer certifies that it will comply with all requirements imposed by all applicable laws, regulations and administrative policies. For further information regarding the applicable laws, regulations, and policies contact: U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Tel.: (202) 482-4811 Website: U. S. Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of State Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Directorate of Defense Trade Control Tel.: (202) 663-2980 Website: pmdtc.org U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Controls Tel.: (202) 622-2480 Website: U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control The export control laws and regulations are complex; therefore any summary of such laws and regulations provided by OpticsPlanet, Inc. herein is not comprehensive and is not to be taken as legal advice or counseling.

December 19th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#8
OpticsPlanet New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 12	Guys, thanks for your feedback! As far as your comments about international orders, as we said in our policy, the export control laws and regulations in the USA are EXTREMLY complex. Especially everything related to sale of weapon parts and accessories. As much as we would love to take money from the customers outside of United States, we will NEVER go against any laws, and we have a highly trained special dedicated team that checks every single international order and every weapon accessory-related order to make sure that the laws are not broken by us in any way. I don't want to go in details how complicated the process is, and how often it is difficult to determine the specifics, but please trust us, we are doing everything within the law to make our customers happy and constantly improving the process with a lot of positive changes planned for next year. __________________ OpticsPlanet www.OpticsPlanet.com www.Tactical-Store.com

December 19th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#9
OPFOR VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC, for the moment Posts: 2,760	The thing is, I work for the Department of State...we order things for personal use all the time, things that are normally controlled/restricted. They just come in boxes labelled "for official use, customs exempt" (or words to that effect) and we go about our merry way. I certainly don't want OpticsPlanet to get in trouble, and I understand their reluctance to tangle with the complex (and often silly) rules regarding the export of firearms accessories, but if so many other companies can do it...? __________________ "It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge. War endures. As well ask men what they think of stone. War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner. That is the way it was and will be. That way and not some other way."

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