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Penn State Industries Reviews - 2,279 Post-Delivery Reviews - 9.4/10

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Penn State Industries is a woodworking supply store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Penn State Industries focused on providing the best value, service, and support in the wholesale business and garnered a loyal following as a trusted and reputable manufacturer. Penn State Industries expanded its operation into the woodworking business through a mail-order woodworking division.

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Post-Delivery Feedback - 2,279 Reviews

Overall Satisfaction:

9.4out of 10

Would Shop Here Again:

9.6out of 10

Likelihood To Recommend:

9.6out of 10

Overall
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Positive

89%87%
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Neutral

8%9%
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Negative

3%4%

On-Time Delivery

Satisfaction with order arrival relative to expected order receipt date

9.5 out of 10

Order Tracking

Satisfaction with the ability to track the order

9.5 out of 10

Product Met Expectations

Correct product was delivered, is of the expected quality, and works as described/depicted

9.6 out of 10

Customer Support

Satisfaction with assisted or self-service help

9.3 out of 10

Product Availability

How easily were you able to find the product you were looking for

9.5 out of 10

Returns Process

Satisfaction with the returns process

9.7 out of 10

Site Experience Feedback - 6,376 Reviews

Overall Satisfaction:

9.4out of 10

Would Shop Here Again:

9.6out of 10

Likelihood To Recommend:

9.6out of 10

Overall
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Past 3
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Past
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Positive

86%86%
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Neutral

12%13%
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Negative

2%1%

Ease of Finding What You Are Looking For

How easily were you able to find the product you were looking for

9.1 out of 10

Design of Site

Satisfaction with the look and design of the site

9.2 out of 10

Satisfaction With Checkout

Satisfaction with the checkout process

9.4 out of 10

Product Selection

Satisfaction with the breadth of products available on the site

9.3 out of 10

Clarity of Product Information

How clear and understandable was the product information

9.4 out of 10

Charges Stated Clearly

Total purchase amount (including shipping, handling and discounts) displayed before order submission

9.4 out of 10

Prices Relative to Other Online Retailers

Comparison of prices relative to other websites selling similar products

8.9 out of 10

Shipping Charges

Satisfaction with shipping charges

7.5 out of 10

Variety of Shipping Options

Desired shipping options were available

9 out of 10

Recent Reviews for Penn State Industries

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  • Mike

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    I'm new to wood turning and pen making. Local woodworking shop did not stock all the items I needed but you certainly did have everything. Thanks for having excellent inventory.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • The Hueb

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Easy to use and filter searches on website ... provide quality pen kits consistently

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Joe

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    hard to find to put coupon code. Nice to see product instructions.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • Juicy fruit

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    It was easy quick and intuitive.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Buff

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Loved every great selection but shipping is expensive wish it was free shipping after a certain amount

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • PCM

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Wish had free shipping over $100 offered Wish clips came in silver as well as gold. Was not able to apply rewards to purchase

    • Overall Rating: 7
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • Crazy Brit

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Great store

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • John S

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Very Satisfied with the online ordering process. they always seem to get my order to me as promised in a timely manner.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 8
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 6
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  • Jjmtx

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    I have been buying from this site for years, just getting back into my hobby

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • JB

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    I like rollerball with cap style pens. Wish more pens were available in that mode.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Starke RAVING

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    I have purchased many items from PENN State over the years and I have been pleased with each item! If I ever have a problem they are always very easy to work with!

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • David

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Cart did not keep my items over night

    • Overall Rating: 7
    • Would Shop Here Again: 8
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 7
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  • Upstatenerd

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    I think the website is very responsive, and everything loads cleanly. Items are easily located, although it would be nice to be able to see specials in one view.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Design 25

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Ordering went flawless today.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • Moe M

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Great Site for pen turners

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Red

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Overall the website was easy to navigate.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Pops

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 13, 2026

    Always a pleasure shopping with Pen State

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • oldsalt

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Easy online ordering. Father's Day special. Good selection of woodworking kits.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Dave

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Lighthouse pen kit

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: N/A
    • On Time Delivery: 10
    • Customer Support: N/A
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  • Big V

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    I placed an order with a live person on 6/5 she did not get the order correct. i received a product similar to what i wished to order. but it was not correct. I reordered the product I wanted again today. I hope it comes as ordered.

    • Overall Rating: 4
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: N/A
    • On Time Delivery: 9
    • Customer Support: 9
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  • Online Shopper

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Bought and made the BBQ set on my lathe. Good quality utensils, easy to make, fair price

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: N/A
    • On Time Delivery: 10
    • Customer Support: N/A
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  • Penmaker

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    I was not able to apply my points discount

    • Overall Rating: 8
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • Billy the Boy

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    As always everything was perfect.

    • Overall Rating: N/A
    • Would Shop Here Again: N/A
    • Likelihood To Recommend: N/A
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  • Lagogal

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    It was easy!

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Larry "The Table Guy"

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    I enjoy the Pen State Products. The website is good. I enjoy the photo gallery with finished projects to give me an idea of what others have done. Most of the products that I purchase are used as thank you gifts for clients. It's nice to have a good quality product at an affordable price. Thank you

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • JAK

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Overall a good experience, a little surprised by the shipping amount.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Papajack

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Good but always try to improve

    • Overall Rating: 8
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 8
    • On Time Delivery: 9
    • Customer Support: 8
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  • yumapilot

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Great product

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Online Shopper

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    kits should clearly state what other items are needed to complete the kit. Not clear when looking for what the instructions call for

    • Overall Rating: 8
    • Would Shop Here Again: 5
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 5
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  • Brin5d

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    My wife has a very special pen. I found the refills on Penn State Industries, and they were reasonably priced. Also Penn State website was convenient and easy to use.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
    • On Time Delivery: 10
    • Customer Support: N/A
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  • Cris

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    It was a good experience. I can’t complain too much.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • ps

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    First time at Penn State Industries so have no idea at this time

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Y

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    G

    • Overall Rating: N/A
    • Would Shop Here Again: N/A
    • Likelihood To Recommend: N/A
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  • David

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    I always have a great experience with Pennstate and will continue to shop with them.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
    • On Time Delivery: 10
    • Customer Support: 10
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  • Ken

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Just needed a new jar of Shellawax. Easy purchase.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 8
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Chris

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 12, 2026

    Products arrived on time. I WISH THE RETAIL STORE WAS STILL OPEN!!!!

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
    • On Time Delivery: 10
    • Customer Support: 10
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  • Addie

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    easy to navigate and find what was needed

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • KK

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    Maybe a better offering for bushing asst kits, some of your kits don’t come with them. Thought there was a free frt deal

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • PSW

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    Fine site. Prices have gone up a bunch-ouch!

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Sam

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    Very easy to find item

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Woodnerd

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    The website is easy to use, find what your looking for and gives details on what is required to make products.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Gibb

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    once I asked my question specifically I got the answer

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Online Shopper

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    It wasn't easily observable how or if some pens had removable caps or whether the top was just a twist mechanism.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 8
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • PEN DUDE

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    Could not find a way to utilize points. I have hundreds of points.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Fish

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    The website is easy to navigate, works reliably with good speed. Works well with PayPal making security trustworthy. The only compliant was several of the items I needed were out of stock.

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 10
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  • Jim

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    Your bolt action pens have to long of springs they bind up and don’t work. I’ve had four customers talked to me about a smaller springing, and I’ve had several that I’ve had to take the spring out

    • Overall Rating: 7
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: N/A
    • On Time Delivery: 8
    • Customer Support: 8
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  • Pedro

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    I look stuff up by item number. Found most but not all that were listed in the mail catalog.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 7
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • Online Shopper

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    Shipping to Hawaii fees continues to be a major disappointment. USPS offers flat rate shipping that many of my orders would qualify for, yet, Penn State does not use it. Looking forward to Penn State restocking it fountain pen inventory.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 9
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • Goochwhip

    Site Experience Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    My first-time purchase coupon code didn't work for 15% off, which was disappointing.

    • Overall Rating: 9
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: 9
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  • Online Shopper

    Post-Delivery Feedback

    Jun 11, 2026

    My best experience is going comparing projects I have received from Penn compared to what I picked up from other places. For me there is no bought that Penns projects are much better. The projects are complete with Penn compared to others are not following through. Not to mention that some of the pens I have done with Penns that they are just BETTER in complete!

    • Overall Rating: 10
    • Would Shop Here Again: 10
    • Likelihood To Recommend: N/A
    • On Time Delivery: 9
    • Customer Support: 10
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