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United States Flag Store

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Overview

United States Flag Store has a rating of 4.71 stars from 5,718 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with United States Flag Store most frequently mention good quality, timely manner, and customer service. United States Flag Store ranks 1st among Flags sites.

  • Service
    332
  • Value
    364
  • Shipping
    364
  • Returns
    15
  • Quality
    3254

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 92.4%
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Neutral
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115

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  • I will recommend United States Flag Store to others.
  • Always a great experience and a quality product for USFS.

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Business's Favorite Review

“City flag”

Adrienne U.
10/1/20

Was looking for a Wichita city flag. Your company had exactly what I wanted/needed and it came much faster than I anticipated. The quality is VERY nice. I also got 6 extra flag clamps at a nice price and I will order more items in the future. Thanks for having such a great site: easy to use and great customer service. Stay safe and healthy! -Adrienne Ulrich

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Top Positive Review

“Happy Customer”

Kimberly F.
7/18/20

I am pleased so far. I found your site & ordered the flag very quickly. I will be thrilled if it gets here by the expedited shipping date that I paid extra for. UPDATE: I did receive the flag a day later than I had hoped and paid for but in all fairness it did say "estimated delivery" when I placed the order. Fortunately the flag is just perfect. It's a high quality, beautifully made product. I would definitely order from here again if I ever need another flag.

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Thumbnail of user margarets2284
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 28th, 2024
Verified purchase

I realized I had ordered the wrong flag the minute I pushed send. I immediately contacted your customer
Service and in other words was told too bad. I explained I wanted the best flag not the one I ordered which
Was more expensive. I didn't cancel order was told that was too late.
I have been buying my flags from this company for years before I even established an account. I was highly disappointed with whole situation so I found another company that makes their flags in the USA and I have gone to them for my flags.

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Thumbnail of user michaelh5318
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 8th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered my flag on May 4 just before noon and the payment cleared my bank May 5. I ask about shipping options and picked and Paid $33.58 for 2 day shipping. My receipt states under shipping method "Best Way Two Day". Received a email at 11:49 May 6 stating my order has shipped and will arrive on May 10 by 8pm. So much for paying for 2 day shipping. When I call, the woman I spoke to told me it's not their responsibility to get me my product in 2 days it's the shipping companies responsibility. I asked for a refund and was told flat out NO. Will never do business with this company ever again. This company is not willing to take responsibility for what their customer pays for. No excuses!

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Thumbnail of user mitchellr163
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

Everything arrived as expected. The Buntings were used for 4th of July decorations. I am very pleased with them. However, the super tough 3x5 flag is a disappointment. The red on the flag is border line maroon. Not even close to the red on the bunting or my old Nylon flag. This should be reviewed by your quality staff. There is no doubt it is WRONG

Thumbnail of user edwind43
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 2nd, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered my flag on March 29,2022. I kept checking to see when I would get it because my flag is ma cheap one that is being ripped to shreds. Today at 8:38 am, April 2,2022, I finally received word that my flag has SHIPPED. I am very disappointed that I pay and they take their good old time getting it out to me. I went to them because I wanted to honor my country with an AMERICAN MADE flag but, I understand why people go elsewhere. Next time I will pay more for an American made flag/.

Thumbnail of user arthurk307
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
January 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

It took three weeks to get two flags from some place in central Ohio to Philadelphia and during that time I got a series of email/text communications giving contradictory reports on the status of the delivery, which, by the way, cost me $5. I tried to leave a zero-star rating because that is what this experience deserved, but the system would not allow that, so I am giving it a 1-star rating under protest.

Thumbnail of user barbaraj981
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
June 24th, 2021

This is my story... I was involved in a trading fraud and I understood that it's a fraud too late. I thought I had no chance to get back what I lost. After I understood how tricked I was, I decided to find out how I can get my money back, and finally, I reached this law firm. Mo ne yhelp. Pa ge. Link/ rontp age returned my money and pleased with the result. Do not fall for scammers. I recommend them.

Thumbnail of user tlys
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 27th, 2023
Verified purchase

After a week of hanging outside, the red coloring bled and dripped (from rain) into the white stripes and stars. Very disappointed because the product was wonderful when received and should stay that way for more than a week.

Thumbnail of user guyb296
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

I ordered a super tough flagpole. It is very flimsy and I do not think it'll withstand the bad weather. We have here in Southeast Louisiana.

Reason I chose this business:

Thought it would be the best place to get a flagpole

Reason I chose this product:

Because it said it was super tough

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Thumbnail of user margareth1778
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

As a senior with no tech skills I had trouble ordering and wasn't sure if my order was received.
The following day I got an email recipe for $73. I called the# on the receipt and was told the additional AMT was shipping. She said I had requested expedited. So for a $13 item I was charged $73. Who would do that. I was sure I had checked the cheapest (I don't need the hanger til Christmas). The hanger was en route, there was nothing she could do, end of story. Hard lesson learned

I was thrilled I got a live person, not thrilled with the outcome.

Reason I chose this business:

The hanger hard s strong look

Reason I chose this product:

The size was correct

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Thumbnail of user mrt134
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
September 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had a very negative experience with Daniel on your chat feature. He was to send me info by email, that never happened. When I followed up he referred to the info he didn't send and when pressed, directed me the site I was already on chatting with him. I decided to order anyway, as your products appear to be best, but then I was unable to use the FLAG5D coupon that you had sent me.

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Andrea O. – United States Flag Store Rep

Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you were not given the correct contact information. To use a discount code you have to be signed into your account. Please reach out via phone or email to our customer service team 877-732-2458 or customerservice@onlinestores.com

Thumbnail of user stevenb3070
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 1st, 2023
Verified purchase

I ordered a pleated flag which arrived screwed up in a tight bag, creased and wrinkled so badly it was not used over Memorial Day. Bad way to treat a pleated flag

Thumbnail of user russellk348
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 28th, 2023

Ordered a 3x6' fan. The fan that arrived was 8 inches short, and the top seam was not canvas like advertised. Wanted to return and sales people say they don't give refunds. This is incredible- you send me an item that is smaller than advertised and not the quality that was advertised and now you expect me to pa for shipping to return it. That is the worst customer service I have ever experienced.

Tip for consumers:
Correct advertising- same quality and size as the last time I ordered these products from the US Flag Store. Very disappointed in the company, the quality, and the service.

Products used:
I haven't found a replacement yet.

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Thumbnail of user sansonep
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 17th, 2024
Verified purchase

I am missing (gold spear tips 12 on them for my 4 x 6 Italy flags that I order.

Quality
Thumbnail of user michelleb2646
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 14th, 2021

They claim their flags are made in the USA, which is why I ordered from them. Mine is made in China.

Thumbnail of user frankb529
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

. Horrible company. Horrible customer service. Phone number has you on hold then after 10 minutes tells you to leave a message.

Ordered 12 flags as samples for a meeting to decide on placing an order for a huge parade. Told them I needed them by a certain date. That date was confirmed.
Company sits on an order for a week. When site reads: guaranteed shipping next business day"

Arrival date missed. Stay away.

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Thumbnail of user cliffm54
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 15th, 2020

The flag I received says made in China. But a banner on their website says "when we say it, we mean it" with a banner next to it that states "Made in the USA". Wrong! Very disappointed! I will never order from them again.

Thumbnail of user lyndah180
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 8th, 2021

I do live stage events. If you need to receive your items then don't use this company. They used a shoddy shipper, lost my items and are making me wait ten days to see if MAYBE they can find the 800 flags that I ordered! My event is in a week. They won't reship for ten days! I have to repurchase flags and now at a rush. Customer service has staff that make promises they cannot deliver on and others who say too bad, it's our policy. Well, good. You can't get me what I paid for so I won't ever order from you again. THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED!

Tip for consumers:
Beware. If your item is lost you are screwed and don't try to get it in a hurry. If they lose your items you will have to make multiple calls. Basically, they stole $165 from me because I don't have the merchandise!

Products used:
800 US AMERICAN FLAGS

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Thumbnail of user peterc772
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 21st, 2020

The flag pole I ordered arrived damaged. I immediately notified United States Flag Store and they never responded to my email.

Thumbnail of user johnh5096
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 15th, 2021

Ordered product on line. Cashed check right away. Called 4 days later and they said their vendor was 2 days behind. Called 2 days later they said it was being produced but will ship the 13th. Called the 15th for tracking still not shipped. Advised I wanted an answer and expected next day shipping. Informed that is out of her control because it is a vendor. So question here is why and I buying from you and not your vendor. Asked about refund and they said it will be 24 to 48 hours. They did call back and advised that they had not even started the order yet and issued a refund I should see in 48 hours. Of course being Thursday that means I wait till monday before I can reorder from another company. Of course blamed it on Covid. Lets get real that is a cop out. Llying to a customer for two weeks over and over is not covid related. I would recommend avoiding this company as they are not a store. Just a middle man that has a problem with the truth as well as even answering the phone.

Thumbnail of user nulln1111
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 23rd, 2020
Verified purchase
• Updated review

I made a mistake by buying from a company that charged for shipping/returning ITEMS.
Will not make that mistake again
Phil LaliberteGood.

Reason I chose this business:

Like i said I made a Mistake.

Reason I chose this product:

It looked on your WEB page.

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Nice and fast
January 12th, 2020
Verified site experience
• Previous review
Thumbnail of user haroldw79
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 9th, 2019

Paid additional $47.49 for next day delivery and took fifteen (15) days to receive. Called company twice asking for a refund of the express delivery charges and to date no response from this company.

Extremely disappointed.

Asked to be contacted by email or phone with no response!

United States Flag Store you had your chance and BLEW IT!

Harold in Houston, Missouri

Thumbnail of user nulln209
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 27th, 2019
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Loved it, quick and easy to use, found what I was looking for in no time. BUT, the delivery process sucked. Package arrived and looked like it was re-wrapped and items were missing. When calling customer support, they have to send out parts, which will take a week... grr

Reason I chose this product:

Wanted a flag pole and flag at my home

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Love it, quick and easy to use, found what I was looking...
October 17th, 2019
Verified site experience
• Previous review

Love it, quick and easy to use, found what I was looking for in no time. #RLS8GUY Approved.

Thumbnail of user alejandroj8
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 26th, 2018

I bought two flags on April 25,2018, and they are ripped already, they mislead on the information that they will hold high wind, I bough them because they will last 3 years and they only last 2 months, after I called the customer service people and been on hold for 35 minutes, they told me that they were sorry but they can not do anything about it, so if you want to waste your money buy from this company, but I will never buy anything for them ever again.

Thumbnail of user frederickh54
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 15th, 2018

I placed an order on line and had a problem entering a code for 10% off because I used PayPal to check out. I was hoping the flags would be here by now, it been a week. But nothing accept this request for a review of my experience. I have sent 2 messages to customer service and stood on hold for more than 30 min. With no help. ANy body home there?

Thumbnail of user ethanc48
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 20th, 2018

Bought Led bulbs from lightup before, was very satisfied. This time part of my order was out of stalk according to the service rep, even though the website said they were in stock. Had my order changed to only in stock items, but the lost my order form, initial order was 3/28, current shipping status says my bulbs should be here before 4/26 almost 1 month later.

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Buy high-quality flags for residential or commercial use at United States Flag Store, and get super-fast shipping from warehouses near you.

Business History

The United States Flag Store is an online retailer that specializes in selling flags, flagpoles and flag accessories. The United States Flag Store is a subsidiary of Online Stores Inc., a privately owned e-commerce and parent company to seven other stores and sites that each specialize in their own respective niche markets. Online Stores Inc. is home to The United States Flag Store, the English Tea Store, Discount Safety Gear Store, Construction Gear Store, the Safety Girl Store, Lightup and Northline Express.
The United States Flag Store is most known for their selection and quality mid-level inventory of United States Flags. The company is based out of New Stanton, Pennsylvania, along with its parent company's Online Stores Inc. headquarters which also houses a 100k square foot warehouse for the assembly, manufacturing and shipping of its products. A second warehouse is located in Sparks, Nevada, to help in the service of their customers on the west coast. The site boasts fast shipping to anywhere in the United States.
The United States Flag Store has their own brands with Super Tough and Super Knit. The New Stanton facility manufactures all of the Super Tough brand's stick flags and as a whole, most of the company's stick flags.
The United States Flag Store offers a wide selection of flags including United States flags, U.S. state flags, military flags, country and world flags and even historical flags. The site also provides a plethora of flag information, history and facts relevant to its products along with multiple blogs on the topic.
There is also an offshoot website called printourflag.com in which customers can print their own American flags and flagdetective.com which customers can find certain flags that they might not have all of the particular information on.

On the Print Our Flag website, owner and founder Kevin Hickey writes,
"We are out of Flags"
That was the sign that greeted me when I approached numerous stores. In response to the terrible tragedy our nation faced on Sept. 11th, like many Americans who donated blood, and held fundraising events, I wanted to somehow demonstrate my patriotism and help display the colors of democracy. Flags, however, were in short supply. This website proved to be a combination of a low tech/high tech solution. While the demand has since decreased, we've kept the site in place for anyone who needs to download and print a free American flag. Please feel free to download the flags I've posted... and as long as people continue to submit artwork, we will continue to post new and updated flag clip art and photographs.
Sincerely,
Kevin Hickey
CEO, Online Stores, Inc.

The United States Flag Store has been ranked favorably by Newsweek multiple times, along with its parent company Online Stores Inc., an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau of Westmoreland County. Online Stores Inc. is also one of the largest online vendors of flags, flagpoles and flag accessories. The company does offer wholesale of products to qualifying larger customers and has an inventory of over $3 million and over 1 million retail customers as of 2015.

History
The United States Flag Store was founded in January of 2002. This would be the first of the Online Stores Inc. umbrella to establish itself. The United States Flag Store first started in the basement of Co-Owners Kevin and Lisa Hickey. The company would be brought about due to the high demand of American Flags at the time, just months after the events of September 11th, 2001. The company would begin filling this retail niche market wholesaling their flags to both retailers and customers.
Recognition
2021:
• The United States Flag Store was ranked #7 in Best Online Shops in "Collectibles," category by Newsweek
2020:
• The United States Flag Store was ranked #3 in Best Online Shops in "Collectibles," category by Newsweek

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