Review (July 2025)
Opt carries top-quality telescopes, astronomy cameras, mounts, & astrophotography accessories online. from beginner telescopes to professional observatories, opt has it all.
25.64M
Estimated Revenue
458.41k
Website Visitors
2.6/5
Trustpilot Score
What do we know about OPT Telescopes?
Estimated Revenue (2020)
$25.64M
Total Employees
27
Founded
1947
Industry
Retail
Location
Carlsbad, United States
About
OPT Telescopes: OPT carries top-quality telescopes, astronomy cameras, mounts, & astrophotography accessories online. From beginner telescopes to professional observatories, OPT has it all.
What is OPT Telescopes's Revenue?
OPT Telescopes's estimated revenue for 2024 is $25.64M.
What does OPT Telescopes do?
Everyone has a connection with the Universe, and we believe everyone should have access to it. Since 1947, our mission has been to take your curiosity and experiences to the next level by providing you with the tools you need to embark on this journey with us. We proudly serve everyone from beginners to clients such as NASA, JPL, MIT and Google. With the largest selection of telescopes and astrophotography equipment coupled with a stellar team of experts, OPT has the tools and experience and to outfit any astronomy need. Visit our website, call us at 1-800-483-6281 or email us at [email protected]
What are the monthly traffic metrics for Optcorp?
6/mo Traffic Growth
-19.90%
All Time Traffic Growth
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Monthly Hits
458k
Time on Site
3.6Mins
Pages per Visit
3.0
Bounce Rate
51%
How fast is Optcorp growing?
Optcorp has grown by -26.2% in the last 6 months according to SimilarWeb.
How do people interact with Optcorp?
Last month, Optcorp received 458k visitors who spent an average of 3.6 minutes on the website and visited 3.0 different pages per session. Overall, 51% of people bounce on the first visit.
How do people find Optcorp?
161.2k people (35%) visit Optcorp directly. 199.5k (44%) people search for them in Google. Whereas, 67.6k (15%) discover Optcorp through Facebook, Reddit, and YouTube. 3.9k (1%) visitors come from Optcorp's email newsletters. Finally, 2.3k (0.5%) people come from affiliates and or paid referrals.
Who uses Optcorp?
Optcorp's top market is the United States and they receive 317.7k (69.3%) people.Then the 2nd is Canada with 18k (3.9%).The 3rd is is United Kingdom with 7.5k (1.6%).
Traffic Growth (last 6 months)
What do Optcorp's customers say about them?
Review Score
2.6/5
Total Reviews
42
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Mary Varner
Extremely poor customer service
Reviewed on 2021-05-27T21:25:34
I ordered a telescope for my grandchild on Jan. 2, 2021. I didn't know it was out of stock.Shortly thereafter, I checked my order and it said 2-3 months backorder. I tried multiple times to speak with someone without success. I checked back in February and ended up choosing sales because I thought they would answer. No luck. Tried again and finally got through. I was told the scope would be in end of March, early April. Okay, my granddaughter's birthday was May 26th. In early May I called and was then told it would be late June into July. Disgusted, I told them to refund my money. I asked for a list be sent to me so I could choose something for a beginning astronomer. The gentleman said he would get it out by email to me in a few minutes. Days later, I called back. The gentleman who answered looked up my account and said "I know who said that, and I'm going to get him to do it right now." Well, surprise!!!! It never came. I have never dealt with a company with such poor customer service. Trying to find a telescope somewhere else.
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Nathan Thompson
I've ordered 7 times from them with no…
Reviewed on 2021-05-26T09:11:32
I've ordered 7 times from them with no issues. No problems, even with cancelling an order.Never had to return anything to them, but always received my orders on time or faster than their estimated times of arrival.
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John Davies
I ordered a Raptor 61 - Crap customer service
Reviewed on 2021-05-26T01:33:22
I ordered a Raptor 61, I called to get information about connectors and mounting (having ordered it).It took me several calls to get through, when I finally did the guy had no idea and said they'd call me back... and didn't. This process was repeated three times.
When I got it, I wasted weeks while I ordered parts they could have told me about weeks earlier.
Useless customer service, I definitely won't be ordering from here again.
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Sam Putlak
Terrible customer service and shipping delay - scam?
Reviewed on 2021-05-05T17:38:53
Terrible customer service. It has been 5 months, and I still have not received my very basic order.
Marc
Great Scope...BIG scope
Reviewed on 2021-05-01T02:57:46
Received my 12" Meade ACF LX-200. Two boxes one weighed 100 lbs. The one wit the tripod 50 lbs.Initial opinion is that this is a fine piece of workmanship and I'd give it another star but for one issue. The tripod was a prior model not the one noticed in the instruction manual available on-line. The central threaded rod is retained with a 'c-clip' whereas the newest version is a spring loaded device that would help center the rod on installation and make it less cumbersome to mount the telescope. This was very clumsy and I feared cross threading the mounting bolt. Extremely heavy at 75# but I can hoist it onto the tripod though I'd never try it in the dark. Transport requires an adequate case (JMI) not in stock most places though I did find one in Texas. Other option is a warehouse dolly, straps and furniture pads. Even the large Pelican cases aren't adequate and would add an extra 40 lbs. If you've got a very dark backyard go for it. I live in Phoenix not far from the city core so I'm headin' to the mountains when the case arrives. Still a quality product, exactly what I was looking for. Essential additions, 2" eyepiece and diagonal, power source other that the 8 C cells required. Microfocuser added as well. Documentation quite complete and easily understood even for the novice. Just disappointed that the tripod mount not as specified or it'd be a 5 star review.
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Charles H
Fast shipping
Reviewed on 2021-04-29T22:45:19
This was my first order from OPT. Their stock system was accurate (no buying things that have gone out of stock)and my purchase shipped and arrived quickly. Will definitely use OPT in the future.
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Steve Streeter
celestron mount
Reviewed on 2021-04-26T17:48:12
Fair pricing, honest service, on time shipping...All ya need and should want...
Jeff Kaufman
I purchased a set of used binoculars
Reviewed on 2021-04-16T18:38:28
I purchased a set of used binoculars. Found out they are no longer made and they arrived damaged in a way that made them Un-Useable.Opt should never have re-sold these garbage binoculars. Opt is a rip off.
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