standingbear
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they didnt like my colorful remark either.i was buying some ammo and they asked me what...yadda yada.i told the kid..shhhhh,its for a prehistoric thing living in the lake.these people just dont have a sense of humor.
Interesting experience at Wal-Mart
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Michael_2112
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Late Night Wally World Excursion...
The last time I was in WW was around 11pm while the gf was doing some grocery shopping. So since I was already at the store I made my way over to sporting goods. I Figured that I might as well buy some 9mm Winnie White Box.
It turns out that they were remodeling the sporting goods section and since it was late I was told I would have to pay up front. The nice (and aparantly new) sales guy handed over 6 boxs of 9mm Winnie White Box, which I carried through the store, placed them in the shopping cart and continued shopping. When I got to the register they didnt even ask the usual Handgun or rifle questions. It was quite an odd occurence, and certainly not the norm.
~Mike
The last time I was in WW was around 11pm while the gf was doing some grocery shopping. So since I was already at the store I made my way over to sporting goods. I Figured that I might as well buy some 9mm Winnie White Box.
It turns out that they were remodeling the sporting goods section and since it was late I was told I would have to pay up front. The nice (and aparantly new) sales guy handed over 6 boxs of 9mm Winnie White Box, which I carried through the store, placed them in the shopping cart and continued shopping. When I got to the register they didnt even ask the usual Handgun or rifle questions. It was quite an odd occurence, and certainly not the norm.
~Mike
cool45auto
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I usually buy my ammo at the Walmart in Cornelia. They ring me up at the desk in the sporting goods section and hand me the bag and I either leave or keep shopping.
The last commentary I heard at WW was the clerk telling me that the 5-pack of shotshell boxes was the same price as the four boxes I intended to buy. I was so impressed that I bought two five-packs. Rather nice of him, actually. The next question, and this was a REALLY difficult one, was whether or not I wanted to mix and match one of the five-packs so I would have some #6 shells as well... just in case I saw a rabbit while I was blasting the box of clays I was eyeing. I decided that it might just be a good idea, as rabbits frequent gun ranges... er... well, I wanted some #6 shells. No soiled underoos, no ID check, no manager holding my hand all the way to the car, and nobody really giving a flip that I was pushing a cart so loaded with ammo that the wheels were about to break... small towns (Duncan, OK) must be different.
answerguy
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It almost makes me want to go buy a gun at Wal-Mart. When they say that they have to walk me to my car I'd either tell them "I walked here" and see how they react or have parked in the furthest corner of the parking lot. I'd then flip him the keys and say "Why don't you pull my car up for me while I sit here?" while pointing to the horizon.
Moparmike
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If you walked there, they would probably just escort you off the property. However, it would be kindof amusing to say that.
another okie
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Here you pay for it at the sporting goods register and then continue on your merry way, which suggests that all these policies have more to do with shoplifting than preventing an in-store shooting.
sm
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Justin's no nonsense policy used to work here about a year ago. Sporting counter might call for another checker to handle the second register if a line became too long or a crowd needing assistance developed.
Then the two WWs I used to frequent changed. Maybe it was my fault. We bought food, drinks, ice, cases of shotgun shells, clay birds ... didn't miss much...We had two " our man Friday" escort and help load two p/u trucks for an event for youths.
Now they won't even offer to help an elderly person with 3 bags to a handicap parking space. Humm, maybe these elders need to buy Red Ryders, Marlin 60's, ammo for grandkids...etc., and get escorted to vehicles. I think I'm onto something here.
Thanks Justin, I'll suggest that.
Then the two WWs I used to frequent changed. Maybe it was my fault. We bought food, drinks, ice, cases of shotgun shells, clay birds ... didn't miss much...We had two " our man Friday" escort and help load two p/u trucks for an event for youths.
Now they won't even offer to help an elderly person with 3 bags to a handicap parking space. Humm, maybe these elders need to buy Red Ryders, Marlin 60's, ammo for grandkids...etc., and get escorted to vehicles. I think I'm onto something here.
Thanks Justin, I'll suggest that.
Andrew Rothman
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Heh. After reading this thread, I had to give my local Wally World a try. I stopped at the counter, asked for a couple 100-round Winchester white box 115gr 9mm (not bad at $11/100). The guy behind the counter had to grab another guy who had the key, but he simply handed me the boxes to put in my cart.
At the front register, the cashier just snorted and punched "yes" when the register started asking questions. She never asked me a thing.
She appeared to be a recent immigrant from Somalia, and probably thought the third degree was B.S.
By the way, they sell cheap, reliable 1xAAA mini LED flashlights for $6. Brand name is "Dorcy". They look like tiny little SureFires, complete with rubberized grips and momentary tail cap switch. Tactical and cheap! I now keep one tucked into my SmartCarry holster. No, it's not the brightest light on the planet, but it's plenty bright enough to see where you're going.
Matt
At the front register, the cashier just snorted and punched "yes" when the register started asking questions. She never asked me a thing.
She appeared to be a recent immigrant from Somalia, and probably thought the third degree was B.S.
By the way, they sell cheap, reliable 1xAAA mini LED flashlights for $6. Brand name is "Dorcy". They look like tiny little SureFires, complete with rubberized grips and momentary tail cap switch. Tactical and cheap! I now keep one tucked into my SmartCarry holster. No, it's not the brightest light on the planet, but it's plenty bright enough to see where you're going.
Matt
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geegee
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These stories really are almost funny. I think it was Academy where a young girl had to escort me to the front cashier with my ammo. I was tempted to tell her "Don't worry, we're both safe. You'll protect the store from me having my hands on those boxes of ammo, and I'll protect us both, since I'm legally carrying a concealed, cocked and locked .45 on my hip." :banghead:
Who's the dim bulb that makes these rules, anyway? geegee
Who's the dim bulb that makes these rules, anyway? geegee
I don't know why I found that so hilarious.
I waited eagery for my 18th birthday and then I went to WW to buy some .22's and I didn't even get carded. I bought ammo half a dozen times there and never got carded once. And I actually did answer 'submachinegun' once but the lady was just breezing through the process and didn't even notice.
LiquidTension
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Yeah, I've used the subgun answer before.
"Is this for a handgun or rifle?"
"It's for a subgun."
"What?"
"A submachine gun."
"Uhh..." [gives up, presses keys on register].
Then some other customer nearby asks, "What kind of submachine gun do you have?"
"I don't have one, I just tell them that because they don't have a button for it."
They've never tried to escort me up front, and I've always paid in the sporting goods department.
"Is this for a handgun or rifle?"
"It's for a subgun."
"What?"
"A submachine gun."
"Uhh..." [gives up, presses keys on register].
Then some other customer nearby asks, "What kind of submachine gun do you have?"
"I don't have one, I just tell them that because they don't have a button for it."
They've never tried to escort me up front, and I've always paid in the sporting goods department.
Standing Wolf
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Too much communist Chinese junk to suit me.
J.J.
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Wow, I work at WW.... and feel the same exact way. But:
~If I was covering sporting goods I would laugh at the sub machine gun comment.
~I hate asking... are you over 18... Is it for a pistol or rifle, etc. I mean heck they need to rewrite the software a bit. i.e. 30.06 hmmm why ask that question when you buy that? I only check anyone who isn't obvious...
~But, I think over 1/2 of the people I know who cover/work in the sporting goods section would find that amusing, that’s this store though, all stores are different..
~One of the FEW perks to working at WW I don't get asked those questions... no id checks etc. much easier for me.
~Be careful when buying EVERYTHING in Sporting goods some don't have scales so produce that has to be weighed is out of the question.
~I have had to "escort" a few people to a different register. And I tell them the truth... I remember one guy got a kick out of it; others just shrug like whatever who cares....
I very it per person depending if they are the type who can take a joke...statements like "look I hate doing this but if management finds out I didn't they would have a fit and foam at the mouth and sputter incoherent statements and there goes my raise...
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~If I was covering sporting goods I would laugh at the sub machine gun comment.
~I hate asking... are you over 18... Is it for a pistol or rifle, etc. I mean heck they need to rewrite the software a bit. i.e. 30.06 hmmm why ask that question when you buy that? I only check anyone who isn't obvious...
~But, I think over 1/2 of the people I know who cover/work in the sporting goods section would find that amusing, that’s this store though, all stores are different..
~One of the FEW perks to working at WW I don't get asked those questions... no id checks etc. much easier for me.
~Be careful when buying EVERYTHING in Sporting goods some don't have scales so produce that has to be weighed is out of the question.
~I have had to "escort" a few people to a different register. And I tell them the truth... I remember one guy got a kick out of it; others just shrug like whatever who cares....
I very it per person depending if they are the type who can take a joke...statements like "look I hate doing this but if management finds out I didn't they would have a fit and foam at the mouth and sputter incoherent statements and there goes my raise...
"Moparmike
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Odd, I thought that was the standard reaction to anything an employee does.
They have a more emphasised reaction to logic, its quite entertaining to watch.
Moparmike, ex-WW #54 slave/peon.
J.J.
Member
Mopar:
Most people don't realize those things they don't see the whip cracking they only see the "pretty" side. Before I quit I am going to make a name badge that says "Drudge" on it but that is going to be 2 years from now...
They also don't seem to grasp that most of the people they talk to are making just above min. wage (around here its actually a little over $6 an hour but when a one bedroom at goes for at least $400! it aint much) and the store manager drives a jag or a Denali (at my store anyway) to work.
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Side note:
While killing a few minutes in sporting goods today (instead of my dept, hardware) I saw that we can still "special order" the Mini14 that Wal-Mart carried in the case 2 years ago, but the price got raised at least $50.
I don't understand how management carries the gun to the door; it’s your property once you pay for it. They should have NO control over that the thing, can't they get in trouble for not giving you your property? I asked a manager that... and immediately got sent to the trailers (this is in Texas in August when it happened so its 95ish outside and even hotter in a metal tin can...) to work for the rest of the day... in pants, taught me a lesson LET ME TELL YOU!
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ALSO (and to relate THIS to the original Topic):
Try saying that if they try and walk you to the car with your stuff, without your asking or needing the help, something like "I wish to carry and load my new property into my vehicle thank you anyway" and see what happens. I can imagine the perplexed expressions now. Especially if its within hearing of the cashier.. he/she might be hard-pressed not to smile/laugh.
Most people don't realize those things they don't see the whip cracking they only see the "pretty" side. Before I quit I am going to make a name badge that says "Drudge" on it but that is going to be 2 years from now...
They also don't seem to grasp that most of the people they talk to are making just above min. wage (around here its actually a little over $6 an hour but when a one bedroom at goes for at least $400! it aint much) and the store manager drives a jag or a Denali (at my store anyway) to work.
_________
Side note:
While killing a few minutes in sporting goods today (instead of my dept, hardware) I saw that we can still "special order" the Mini14 that Wal-Mart carried in the case 2 years ago, but the price got raised at least $50.
I don't understand how management carries the gun to the door; it’s your property once you pay for it. They should have NO control over that the thing, can't they get in trouble for not giving you your property? I asked a manager that... and immediately got sent to the trailers (this is in Texas in August when it happened so its 95ish outside and even hotter in a metal tin can...) to work for the rest of the day... in pants, taught me a lesson LET ME TELL YOU!
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ALSO (and to relate THIS to the original Topic):
Try saying that if they try and walk you to the car with your stuff, without your asking or needing the help, something like "I wish to carry and load my new property into my vehicle thank you anyway" and see what happens. I can imagine the perplexed expressions now. Especially if its within hearing of the cashier.. he/she might be hard-pressed not to smile/laugh.
Mike Irwin
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Never ran into that at the Wal-Mart in my parent's burg in central Pennsylvania.
Of course, it could be the fact that just about everyone owns a gun, or many, in that area of the country.
Schools close on the first day of buck AND doe season (I guess the schools figure why open to teach the 3 pansies who don't hunt?).
That, combined with the fact that the people at the Wal-Mart in my parent's town are generally very, VERY lazy...
Of course, it could be the fact that just about everyone owns a gun, or many, in that area of the country.
Schools close on the first day of buck AND doe season (I guess the schools figure why open to teach the 3 pansies who don't hunt?).
That, combined with the fact that the people at the Wal-Mart in my parent's town are generally very, VERY lazy...
BluesBear
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Just tell the person carrying your new gun purchase to the car that Wal-Mart/Sam's Club corporate policy expressly prohibits any employee to "possess" any type of firearm on company property at any time.
And before you ask, "possess" means to handle ANYONE'S firearm. And Company property includes the parking lot. There is NO exception in the written company policy to exclude carrying a customers purchase.
Can you say "Catch 22"?
And before you ask, "possess" means to handle ANYONE'S firearm. And Company property includes the parking lot. There is NO exception in the written company policy to exclude carrying a customers purchase.
Can you say "Catch 22"?
spacemanspiff
Senior Member
i bought my winchester 1300 12 ga and a marlin papoose from two different walmarts, they didnt have too much of a hassle. both times they apologized for having to walk me to the door with my new purchase.
and when i bought the papoose the clerk was nice enough to ask "do you need any .22 ammo to go with that?"
i'm stammering 'but, but b-b-b-but i thought you werent supposed to sell ammo with the gun?"
"nah, we do it all the time, are you nuts?"
"kind of, but i already have a couple bricks of .22 at home, thanks anyway."
when i buy ammo there the clerks dont even bother to ask the insane questions, they simply override it. when i give them a hard time for not asking me if its for pistol or rifle they always say 'i couldnt care less what you want to do with it.'
and when i bought the papoose the clerk was nice enough to ask "do you need any .22 ammo to go with that?"
i'm stammering 'but, but b-b-b-but i thought you werent supposed to sell ammo with the gun?"
"nah, we do it all the time, are you nuts?"
"kind of, but i already have a couple bricks of .22 at home, thanks anyway."
when i buy ammo there the clerks dont even bother to ask the insane questions, they simply override it. when i give them a hard time for not asking me if its for pistol or rifle they always say 'i couldnt care less what you want to do with it.'
Keith
Member
Maybe you could wait until you're near the entrance and then back off and point at the guy carrying the gun and scream "He's got a gun!!!!!!!"
Keith
Keith
justashooter
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"...But it's probably just panty-wetting by management.
Apologies to any ladies who wear panties.
Or men.
Of course, all LADIES wear panties, though many WOMEN don't."
madmike
so i use the term once, and it gets edited, but mike can get away with using it THREE times?
Apologies to any ladies who wear panties.
Or men.
Of course, all LADIES wear panties, though many WOMEN don't."
madmike
so i use the term once, and it gets edited, but mike can get away with using it THREE times?
ballistic gelatin
Member
I love it!
I walked into walmart yesterday holding my 5 year old son's hand and
greeter says, "sir, do you have a cell phone?"
I said, "no."
greeter says, "the light went off when you came through the door."
I can't help but wonder if they have some sort of metal detector there with a light warning system. I was not carrying a firearm but I did have my Buck folder. But I wasn't about to tell her that.
J.J.
Member
Naw, its not the knife it could be something as simple as.. we once learned that a shoe company put one of those anti theft, magnitized hozamabobits in between the sole of a shoe... no metal detector..
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