Deltaboy1984
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No 22 ammo in my Wal-Mart's yet.
Went to Walmart looking for ammo today....
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The Lone Haranguer
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After months of no handgun ammo at my local WMs (two in JC, one each in Elizabethton and Unicoi), a couple of weeks ago I scored some 9mm Luger in Elizabethton, at 8:00 PM, no less. There was a three-box limit.
jad0110
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I just learned today from one of my favorite local pawn/gun shops that the same individuals camp out at Wal-Mart for ammo, buy what they have, then they turn around and sell it to his and other Pawn shops marked up a few bucks, then the pawn shops mark it up again a few bucks and it sells nearly the same day. Which actually tells me that Wal-Mart is underpricing their ammo, at least where I live.
So the panic is still very much alive around my parts.
But I gotta figure these turkeys can't be making that much money given their time, gas and wear and tear on the vehicles. They probably don't think about that though; penny wise and pound foolish.
So the panic is still very much alive around my parts.
But I gotta figure these turkeys can't be making that much money given their time, gas and wear and tear on the vehicles. They probably don't think about that though; penny wise and pound foolish.
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I love Walmart ammo topics. Gee, I wonder is it cheaper to go someplace where one knows there will be ammo paying few bucks per box more or going repeatedly to place that one knows will have NO ammo?
All depends on what your time's worth, right?
As well as how long it takes to check.
I drove right past Walmart today. So I stopped by to see what they had.
Nothing I wanted.
So I left.
Took maybe 10 minutes tops, grand total?
Then I went across the street to Academy and bought a couple $25/50 boxes of Speer Lawman .45 ACP TMJ
I was hoping they'd have more of the .45 Tulammo at about $17 per box since I stupidly only got 150 last time, but no dice. They did have $23/50 aluminum blazer, but I'll pay the extra $0.04 per round to get the brass case good stuff
I love Walmart ammo topics. Gee, I wonder is it cheaper to go someplace where one knows there will be ammo paying few bucks per box more or going repeatedly to place that one knows will have NO ammo?
So I was driving right by Walmart again today...decided to go in and look.
What do you know...AMMO! In a cartridge I want, at a good price. I guess I should have told them they weren't supposed to have it?
$0.43x per round brass case .45. They had two of these mega packs. I only got one, and then picked up 75 rounds of 12 gauge buckshot.
One thing I'll give Walmart credit for is not raising prices. Their prices have remained pretty steady throughout and even now, when you can get it, they're charging less than the local gun stores.
I haven't sold any of my ammo, but if I did, I'd probably charge what people will pay. Walmart isn't doing that.
I haven't sold any of my ammo, but if I did, I'd probably charge what people will pay. Walmart isn't doing that.
22-rimfire
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You could say that Walmart has earned my business.
grubbylabs
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I think things are slowly getting better, very slowly.
I am slowly starting to see more supplies show up around town
I am slowly starting to see more supplies show up around town
The Lone Haranguer
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I don't make special trips to Wal-Mart looking for ammo. But if I'm already in there buying other things, I stop in the section. I got lucky that evening.
larryh1108
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I believe that the Walmart pricing has shown that the ammo producers haven't raised prices more than 10% or so. That means that the stores that have doubled the retail prices of ammo and say it just costs more are actually pocketing the difference. Those are the guys who will lose my business when things get back to the new normal. If Walmart sells 100 rounds of Brand X for $24.99 and Store Y sells the same ammo for $39.99 then you know who is raping the public and who is not. The smaller guys who buy ammo from a middleman are probably paying thru the nose but the big box stores and mega stores are the ones most guilty of taking advantage of this run on ammo.
pa350z
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Every time I am in Walmart or any other sporting goods store and for the past 25 years, I have always picked up a box of something -- 12g, 22L, 9mm, 357, 40, 223, 5.56mm, 00, 25. My father taught me this at an early age. At this point I have plenty of ammo since Dec 2012. Now the problem, I had to curtail my range time and how many rounds I shoot. Recently, I have been able to pick up plenty of 40 at Walmart and hence that is what I am spending range time with. Things do seem to be lightening up and hopefully will.
evan price
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blah blah blah WALMART blah blah...
Where's Justin? What aisle are locks in a Walmart?
Where's Justin? What aisle are locks in a Walmart?
Oh please, post some pics of mythical shoppers sitting in chairs right before ammo at Walmart is put out. You know, right next to pic of ENTIRE foot print of a Sasquatch.
wgaynor
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forgot to follow this post. For those that wonder if prices of food are more expensive in gas stations... are you freaking kidding me. Look at the price of milk and any other food commodity and compare.
As for buying ammo at wal-mart? My point is, why go to a store where everybody goes to to buy something, knowing you will have greater competition and knowing that the item is not something they are known for carrying? Instead, go to a store that builds its business around carrying that product.
When a store relies primarily on carrying a specific product and has a high volume of sales, the manufacturer/distributor will go to greater lengths to fill their order.
Also, if you have a local gunshop, you will more than likely get a better deal, especially if you get to know the owner and the people behind the counter. This doesn't mean you need to suck up to them or pester them, but be a good repeat customer and they will probably treat you right. This can't be said for Wal-Mart.
As for buying ammo at wal-mart? My point is, why go to a store where everybody goes to to buy something, knowing you will have greater competition and knowing that the item is not something they are known for carrying? Instead, go to a store that builds its business around carrying that product.
When a store relies primarily on carrying a specific product and has a high volume of sales, the manufacturer/distributor will go to greater lengths to fill their order.
Also, if you have a local gunshop, you will more than likely get a better deal, especially if you get to know the owner and the people behind the counter. This doesn't mean you need to suck up to them or pester them, but be a good repeat customer and they will probably treat you right. This can't be said for Wal-Mart.
wgaynor
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Pablo... it does happen. If you doubt it, go to Owensboro, KY Wal-Mart at 3 a.m. I have a friend that works there and he sends me pictures of these guys. They don't take folding chair though, they use the electric wheelchairs.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with stores doubling their price and pocketing the difference. When they have to drop prices and sell stuff at clearance their cost does not go down and you certainly do not complain. It works both ways. Mom and Pop shops should NEVER sell off of cost.
Wal Mart and other big box rertailers not raising their prices to meet demand is a major contributing cause to the overall shortage. It is the last thing to give anyone any credit for.
Wgaynor, I suppose it depends on where you live. Around here, I can pay nearly 10 cents for a single round of .22, or I can wait in line at Walmart.
FWIW, most gas stations around here charge at least 5 bucks for a gallon of milk, but there's a FAstrip somewhere along my route at work that charges less than the grocery store where I shop, and they tend the be the least expensive in town. Not all experiences will be the same. If I had a really decent gun shop near me, I might have your experience. I don't, however.
FWIW, most gas stations around here charge at least 5 bucks for a gallon of milk, but there's a FAstrip somewhere along my route at work that charges less than the grocery store where I shop, and they tend the be the least expensive in town. Not all experiences will be the same. If I had a really decent gun shop near me, I might have your experience. I don't, however.
larryh1108
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I specifically said big box stores or mega stores. CTD also comes to mind. It is a free market economy. I stated that I will remember, which works for me. What everyone else does is their own business.
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