OnlineMetals.com has a rating of 4.7 stars from 685 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with OnlineMetals.com most frequently mention customer service, fast delivery, and next day. OnlineMetals.com ranks 1st among Hardware Store sites.
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I'm lucky enough to have one of the warehouses 20 minutes away from me so if its in stock there I can do customer pickup and save shipping costs. Shipping on an 8 foot piece of steel can almost double the price. My last order was placed mid morning got my conformation email for pick same afternoon. Great service guys and thanks.
Experience in order process and shipping was good. Still extremely unhappy with cost of freight that exceeded by far the actual cost of shipment. I actually need more of the same item previously ordered but am seeking local or alternative sources due to the shipping cost. May order from Alibaba or Aliexpress if not local.
I ordered a bunch of less than 3' aluminum pieces, mostly 3/16", for a small project for my truck. They had it to me within a couple of days and the flat rate shipping saved me a bundle over the other online metal dealers.
Frustrating! I buy from OM for the local pickup but with this order I was doomed to pay for shipping. I had no transparency to why or why the shipping costed so much but I didn't have much of a choice. You pieced out my order to various suppliers and I ended up paying $36 to ship a single $6 cut! That's ridiculous. I ultimately got my what I ordered and in a reasonably timely fashion but I'll save money by driving to Everett next time rather than paying shipping again.
Shipping was fast and timely. However, on two separate orders I specifically asked this company to NOT send copper bar stock that was bent in any way. In two separate orders, some of the copper was bent, making it very difficult to use when I needed truly straight stock. Additionally, shipping costs seemed pretty unreasonable.
Sock material size per the website was ordered. After many back and forth emails because this size was not available the final material was more narrow and longer than requested. We ended up paying for extra material that was not necessary.
I ordered a 3/4" wide x 1/8" thick x 2' long SS bar with next day shipping and next day I received a 11/16" x 2' long SS round bar. They made restitution and sent me thw correct replacement bar and even let me keep the round bar, but it was sent by regular shipping, so I got it 4 days late. I appreciate that they have a great inventory, much if which is in stocks, acceptable prices, great shipping options, including free standard shipping, but don't expect accurate order shipment if you are under short time constraint.
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Thanks for the feedback Anthony! I am so sorry this happened! I will be reaching out to you shortly!
We keep receiving the wrong certs with our material. Fortunately the people who work there are very helpful and quick to respond to any issues that arise.
Quick shipping, clean product. Exactly as ordered.
Only con is the shipping cost changed (it went up) substantially, even though I used the same information for the estimate.
Easy to use website, lots of reference material. It would be nice to know where the items were shipping from before ordering. This would help scheduling and shipping costs.
Thanks for the feedback Alan! I am glad you find our website is easy to use. We don't have a live inventory unfortunately, but if you call, chat in, or email, we can check for you!
The folks at OnlineMetals made the ordering process extremely easy for me. Ordering online was quick and easy and the materials were shipped as promised.
Thanks for the feedback Robert! I am so happy we were able to make ordering process easy!
I received the shipment on time and without damage. It was packaged well. This was the first time that my order was fulfilled by a third party seller. Usually a seller sends a shipment notification with tracking number. Framing Technology Inc did not do that and so I used the order number with Online Metals and looked up the order on the Online Metals Web site and found the tracking information that way. Once I had that I could see that it was being shipped via FedEx and I could learn its expected delivery date and track shipment progress that way.
Thanks for the feedback Manning! I am glad you were able to get the tracking. An email should always be sent with the tracking, if you ever do not get one, please let us know, and we can investigate it!
Ethan should be the standard for all of your sales reps. All of the superlatives apply to him: Most patient, highly knowledgeable, genuinely friendly, prompt follow-through and follow-up, and finally, just a nice person to talk to.
As a business owner, I know how difficult it is to find those rare, good ones. Ethan is one of those rare finds.
I almost had decided to take my business elsewhere when the first rep I spoke with dropped me like a hot potato. Ethan stepped up to the plate and hit a home run! Thank you, Ethan!
Products used:
Mostly 6061 tubing, round, square, and rectangle.
Thanks for the feedback Bob! I am so glad you chose to stick with us, and that you were able to talk with Ethan! He is a member of our awesome sales team, who is always happy to help! Glad we can be a reliable source!
I ordered material needed for a job that had a short deadline. Was notified of a delay in material and a resolution was found. Only complaint is I wish I could have been notified sooner (was notified 3 days later) to solve the issue. I received alternate material in time to complete the job so I'm glad it worked out. I will use again.
Thanks for the feedback Jon! I do apologize that you were not notified right away, and you should have been. I am glad we were able to get the alternate material to you in a timely manner though!
100% satisfaction, great staff helped me all the way. I will definitely be doing business with them in the future. Pricing was pretty good also
My first time to buy from Online Metals was a great experience. I have been buying metals from another vendor for ten years or more. On my latest project they didn't have much of what i needed, but you had everything - and at a better price! Your shipping was much more reasonable, too. I'm very glad to switch!
Thanks for the feedback Lewis! I am so glad we can be a reliable source for you, and hopefully for many more years to come!
Always a pleasant experience with fast shipping. Received in two shipments and was able to get to work on my project.
I'm new to online metal but I've ordered a few things like aluminum rod and A2 rod. Good clean material and excellent shipping packaging.
I'll be ordering more in days to come.
Thanks for the feedback Manny! I am so glad we were able to supply you with the material you need for all of your projects!
Material received days after we were expecting it, so we had to bump our customers due date and be late on their order.
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Thank you for the feedback Jeremey! I am sorry to hear about your experience! I will be reaching out to you shortly!
From start to finish, they exceeded my expectations in every way.
First and foremost, their prices are unbeatable. I shopped around quite a bit before making my purchase, and online metals consistently offered the best deals. They have a wide range of products, and I was able to find exactly what I needed at a fraction of the cost compared to other suppliers.
Moreover, their shipping is incredibly fast. I placed my order and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly it arrived. In this industry, timely delivery is crucial, and online metals truly delivers. My materials arrived well-packaged and in perfect condition, ready to be used for my project.
The customer service is also top-notch. The team at online metals is knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. They answered all my questions promptly and provided valuable advice, ensuring I made the best choices for my needs.
In summary, online metals offers exceptional prices, speedy shipping, and outstanding customer service. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of quality metal products. They have certainly earned my trust and future business.
Thanks for the feedback Donnie! I am so glad we can be a reliable source, for you who can meant your time frames. Our fabulous team of customer service representatives is always ready, and happy to help!
Great customer service. Shipped my purchase within 24 hours and it arrived well packaged and on time. Will definitely do business with again.
Thanks for the feedback Les! I am so glad our top notch customer service team was able to help you out!
Received a free BBG that needed a grill. After searching all over, googled replacement grills and Online metals was there! Online assistant was a great help and made recommendations! Product was delivered 3 days later! Yes, sharp but was careful with it. Just received email on "U" bars for edges but are pricey and don't know which to buy. Thank you Much!
Thanks for the feedback Dion! I am so glad we could get you the material you needed for your BBQ grill!
Messaged about a few damaged pieces of aluminum that were shipped scratched and marred. Replacements were quickly ordered and shipped out. They arrived the other day and in good condition. Thanks for the Excellent Service!
Thanks for the feedback Aaron! I apologize that there was an issue, but I am so glad we were able to resolve this issue for you!
We received our purchase fairly quickly. This was nice considering we were using it for a submittal sample.
Thanks for the feedback Angel! I am so glad we were able to get the material you needed to you in a timely manner!
Easy to order, great price on product, shipping was a little higher than expected but that's up to the shipping company also.
Thanks for the feedback Nicholas! I am glad we were able to get you the best material at the best price!
I was looking for aluminum tubing with an ID that matched the OD on a structure we were repairing. We will be buying several different sizes.
Thanks for the feedback Thomas! I am so glad we were able to supply the material you are needing! Please reach out if you ever need something you do not see!
As the world’s leading eCommerce metal and plastics supplier, Online Metals specializes in cut-to-size, small to medium quantity orders, shipped direct to any location. Our skilled customer service and sales team is ready to assist with any questions and to help with custom quotes and orders.
Our customers range from private individuals and multinational corporations to small schools and massive government agencies, working on projects as diverse as furniture repair to space craft!
In short: we provide the materials you need to create amazing things!
Online Metals was a garage start-up, founded in Seattle in 1998. The company has grown over the years and expanded to six facilities across the U.S., with over 100 employees and over 55,000 products. The continued growth and success resulted in an acquisition in 2007 by thyssenkrupp AG.
Thanks for the feedback Matt! I am so glad you had a great experience with us! We get most of our orders shipped out the same or following business day!