Charlie's Custom Clones https://charliescustomclones.com Other
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2365 Reviews
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Reviews 2365
Recommend 10 / 10
TrustScore 9.49 / 10
Gregory B
Feb 12, 2023
Verified Buyer
Everything I ordered shipped quickly. The best part of the shopping experience was reading the review from the guy that ordered something and then cancelled, and then told you to ship it and then not ship it, and then when he got one-day shipping, proceeded to complain bitterly about it. That was some funny stuff.
rick
Feb 12, 2023
Verified Buyer
Great so Far, Thank you
Michael S
Feb 11, 2023
Verified Buyer
Quality product. Awesome communication, I really appreciated the regular updates throughout the process!!!
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 12, 2023
Thanks for the feedback, we are constantly tweaking the communication. Some like a lot, some like a little. We are shooting for "just right spot."
Brad L
Feb 11, 2023
Verified Buyer
Not much to say. These are guys I can trust and they have the best selection on the planet. Buying is a good experience. I wish something's like Knights were in stock more, but it is what it is. When I need help, they are there. Mostly, I browse and buy and they ship. No complaints. Prices are fair to high, but I am not shopping at Walmart either.
Robert K
Feb 10, 2023
Verified Buyer
Had the part I needed when everyone else was on backorder.
Cory W
Feb 09, 2023
Verified Buyer
Charlie’s Custom Clones is a good company to get hard to find quality items from. You won’t be disappointed ordering from them.
Ramrod_Actual
Feb 09, 2023
Verified Buyer
10/10. Grete products. pricing is solid, communication is on top of everything. Oh, LOVE my Charlie's Points. Real differentiator. This is my third purhcase. Trying to get to Silver status. Stickers are a nice touch too.
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 12, 2023
Our rewards package is something people tend to ignore when price shopping. But, I will bear witness that we get a fair number of people using those points for $50 and $100 off on purchase. The trick is to save up, like airline miles, but also not let them expire.
Thaddius K
Feb 09, 2023
Verified Buyer
You guys think you have custome service but you do not. I purchased an upper receiver last night, and then I changed my mind, so I emailled and said do not ship, then I decided to keep it, so I tried to call and nobody answered the phone until 9:00 am, and then I told him to keep the order, and then I changed my mind, and nobody answered the phone and I left 3 emails and then the upper receiver shipped to me the same day and now I am screwed, and you want my feedback. My feedback is I love what you carry, but you still suck.
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 09, 2023
I am having trouble with this one, brother. I know people change their minds, but you have to help us and come to the table and make a decision. It looks like this is your first purchase. Where have you shopped before?
Anzio B
Feb 09, 2023
Verified Buyer
I like your selection, and appreciate that you can export some things and somethings no. But, why does it take 6 days to ship and I have to register with some agency. In my country, we put a stamp on it and go.
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 09, 2023
Well, welcome to our online shop. Exporting is new to us in the last 6 or so months, but we are using a company called Easy Export, and they handle all the legal paperwork both of what we can export out of the US and also what you can import into Brazil, so, our international customers must register with them. Some items can only ship to dealers in your country, for example. Also, some manufacturers have asked us to not export, and then the US Government has a say in what can and cannot be exported and to which countries. Last year, you could not buy a T-shirt from us and ship to Brazil, so new customers and new products take some time, but to be fair, six days is probably fast for exporting to a new customer. Hope you come back, and tell your dealer in Sao Paulo to register.
Chris M
Feb 09, 2023
Verified Buyer
I think overall the site worked pretty well, and I appreciate that Charlie's carries some harder to find items, and is willing to ship them to CA. The reviews posted by customers on the site are also very useful, both the positive, and the negative ones, and contribute greatly to feeling comfortable as a new customer to purchase items from Charlie's. It's obvious that the reviews are high quality from actual customers, and that Charlie's takes the time to respond to them where appropriate.

My only hiccup so far was the centurion shipping protection added to my $50.00 CA compliance package order. It probably shouldn't be an option to add to that, and it wasn't incredibly obvious that it was being added, as you can't see the total amount you're paying in the last confirmation step.

I would recommend a few changes here:
1. Allow inputting FFL dealer info during the checkout process, I'm assuming I'll be asked for this later
2. Allow checking out with the CA compliance package and your main order in the same checkout order. I'm not sure why it's required to do that step separately, although the instructions do state it.
3. At the final confirmation step to place your order, show a summary of how much you're paying and what the item(s) are. At least when I purchased the CA compliance package, the final order amount wasn't displayed at the last step to confirm/place my order, making it difficult to confirm that everything looks correct.
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 09, 2023
Chris. Thanks for your feedback. All great points. I agree with all of them. A lot of why checkout does not work as well as you and I would like it to has to deal with the fact that we use a third party ecommerce system, so customization is limited. We are at that level of ecommerce that we are a nationwide brand, but still only 7 employees right now and 5-1/2 years old. The larger ecommerce companies develop their own systems and spend $10s and $100s of thousands on them. The smaller brands use systems that are very rudimentary, and gunbroker.com has a product that was made in the 1930s . So, it is a balancing act. But, the REASON why you are asked to have a separate order for your firearm in CA is two fold: Fist, our system cannot cope with a rifle and a service charge on the same order, as one tells the shipping calculation engine that shipping is required, and the other says shipping is not added. Again, a limitation. But, it also works for us, as we use that CA service fee as an order to ship your upper receiver, and use the rifle order to ship your lower, since your dealer cannot accept a non-compliant rifle. Your CA dealer will then work with you to make your rifle compliant. Long questions, long answers. Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for your business.
Javier
Feb 09, 2023
Verified Buyer
Mark was very helpful. I had to cancel an order, unfortunately. I just changed my mind on a custom-made upper. I did have to pay a small cancellation fee, but it was my choice. I will be back when I can spend more.
Chris H
Feb 08, 2023
Verified Buyer
EXCELLENT!
Sam S
Feb 08, 2023
Verified Buyer
Great selection of excellent gear. It is a little bit pricey, but isn't everything these days? They sometimes take a bit longer (than seems necessary) to ship the orders out, but they get it right every time.
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 09, 2023
Thanks for your feedback, Sam. I like to think that we are priced competitively. We do not carry junk. Some items are just costlier for us to build, strip or simply keep in stock. Not everyone has 5 or 10 year old items in stock. That keeps our money tied up, and storage costs, and enumerating different SKUs, etc. I agree that our shipping times can be longer than they should be. We are constantly working on that, but when work gets heavy, or people have family time off, we will go slower and get it right, and not let the quality of our product or the care of our staff suffer. What is the old saying? You can have any two you want: Quality, Price, Service, Experienced Staff and Punctuality. Pick two. :) Sorry, but timeliness will suffer from time to time. Thanks for shopping and for shaing.
Robert H
Feb 08, 2023
Verified Buyer
Product was great but service was rude and sub par.
Asked for shipping eta and email reply was rude and language explicit.
Saved email if interested
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 12, 2023
Thanks for the follow-up on the email we sent. We have our marketing person reviewing all automated comms. We are 5-1/2 years old and currently 7 employees. Some of the automated emails were written a few years ago and sounded "cute" and trendy for Gen Z's at the time. Now that we are a nationally recognized brand, some of the off the cuff comments need a refresh. Thanks for your constructive feedback and follow-up by email.
Justin D
Feb 07, 2023
Verified Buyer
Excellent experience
Ernesto
Feb 07, 2023
Verified Buyer
Good experience. Good selection. Nobody else had the actual AEM5 suppressors for my Gordon build, and service second to none. I will be back for a scope when my tax return hits my bank. CCC did me a solid.
Bernie W
Feb 06, 2023
Verified Buyer
All around ++ experience. First time buying. I was surprised how many times I got an email telling me about progress and tracking and delivery. Product was perfect. I like the quality products you have.
Response from Charlie's Custom Clones
Feb 09, 2023
First time? Great. We like first time buyers and love our repeat buyers. Tell me what we need to do to take more of your money. :)
deez_trey
Feb 06, 2023
Verified Buyer
Charlie's team is on it. Good service, good selection, all legit. Treated me right and communicated with me.
Martin
Feb 04, 2023
Verified Buyer
Centurion shipping protection gives me piece of mind.
Charlie R
Feb 03, 2023
Verified Buyer
Very easy to order! Second time purchasing, very pleased with process.
About Charlie's Custom Clones
Charlie's is the leading name in military correct, 100% authentic rifles, optics, suppressors, pistols and rifle components for the clone builder and shooting enthusiast. Trust Charlie's for solid service, great quality selection and innovation. Read our reviews here from real customers. We are happy to report that actual customers enjoy our attention to detail and love of the sport. Yes, we are rifle and scope and barrel nerds.
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