Midway USA

[Driver man]

Midway have HP38 1lb with a limit of 2 available for $35.99 per lb in stock. That price seems ok to me

[M-Tecs]

Being forced to purchase a pound or two is a killer due to Hazmat. Normally I never order less than 32 pounds at a time.

[contender1]

Everybody can have good or bad experiences with any company.

Expectations vary from person to person as well.

Shipping an item costs money. In many ways,, shipping expenses have risen so much that it's a serious consideration when buying anything anymore.
And,, HOW an item is shipped is OFTEN out of the hands of a company once it leaves their facility. If it's going to a USPS box,, then it can get routed several hundred miles to bigger hubs for sorting,, to where bulk mailings get sent to smaller hubs & such. Just because a company is 50, 100, 200 or even 300 miles away,, does NOT mean it'll take a direct route to the destination.

There are ways to "smart shop" and avoid may issues. A good example is mentioned above,, by choosing YOUR preferred method of shipping. You may pay a little more,, but it can arrive quicker. Another way of smart shopping is to wait for specials,, or free shipping, or other things that save money or time.

Times have changed. Shipping used to be primarily USPS. Then along came private carriers. Each company has their own rules,, and at the same time,, MUST be able to ship stuff efficiently to make money. And in todays society,, a LOT of stuff is ordered "on-line," or via some form of shipping. Many brick & mortar stores have closed BECAUSE people have switched to different shopping methods.

Midway is not a bad company,, and they do try to offer a fair price on many items. Shipping is part of the process. Shop smartly,, and you can avoid problems, headaches, & lower expenses. This is also true of many other companies.

[elmacgyver0]

Try buying a suppressor, you will find out what waiting really is.

[Half Dog]

It seems that Twitter gets results. If I have an issue with a company I’ll tell my wife and she “Tweets” about it. That usually gets results.

[Cast10]

I’ve been with Midway over 40 years, when shipping was free……NRA - No thank you. Wayne - Heck no.

They really need to revisit shipping.

[todd9.3x57]

i usually get my stuff from

1. Grafs
2. Midsouth
3. Numrich
4. *bay
5. Midway

[oldscool]

I am around 300 miles from Midway. If I place an order and go the cheap route, it takes 4 to 6 days, UPS then USPS final delivery.
If I add a box of 22 ammo or something that requires ground shipping along with my order, it often arrives the next day, two at the latest. Yes it costs a little more, but if I want it quick, it works.

[Handloader109]

Have you bought any gasoline ot diesel lately?
Ifso, you should have realized that prices are DOUBLE from this time last year. Wages overall are up also. Boxes are more expensive.

I ship in small padded 6x9 envelopes. Have ordered from same seller on Ebay 3 times now. Order I bought this month cost me 20% than 6 months ago,and yes, he is cheapest seller I've found.

I just bought $19 worth of stuff from Titan. Shipping was $10, tax 1.70 and I was over $30 for two small items. 4 days. Which is quick, but was priority mail.
I try to keep my shipping down, but it isn't easy.
Midway can be expensive, but you pick speed.... and pay for it. Those that ship free, charge you inside the total. I sure do.

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[bedbugbilly]

Last I knew, you can accept or deny the NRA contribution.

Jus curious . . . do you ever order from Amazon? Penzi Spices> You you belong to AARO? Drink Coca Cola? Plenty of other companies as well . . . . if you do . . .YOU are contributing to "Progressive WOKE Movement. I belong to the NRA but, yea . . . it needs a shake-up and a good housecleaning . . . . but to let the possibility of what? Less than a dollar? To have it slip through when you have the opportunity to check the deny button but forget seems like a pretty minor thing in the scheme of life to let it ruin my day or get all upset about . . . life is too short.

As far as Midway . . . i have always had good service from them . . . if you haven't . . . there are others to buy from.

[JRLesan]

Wake up. Ain't no such thing as 'free' shipping or anything else for that matter...

[osage]

I've had good luck with Midwayusa shipping although I haven't ordered anything since they put new shipping system in use. Twice lately I've had item out for delivery only to get shipment delayed on tracking. Both times UPS driver got called back in for exceeding work hours. These days I don't expect fast deliveries.

[toallmy]

There was a time in my youth when I mail ordered reloading components out of catalogs by filling out a order from & mailing it in with a check 4-8 weeks was the norm , so I'm ticked with a week .
I just wish what I want to order was in stock .........

[atr]

1. Midsouth
2. Grafs
3. Midway
4. Numrich
5. *bay

more often, fact most often, I buy my supplies from my favorite gun shop and supply up in Riverside WA.

[Land Owner]

We NEED MidwayUSA as a source for net-based price comparing. Like the JCPenney or Sears Catalog of old, but digital, with photos, and "on demand". Same can be said for their on-line competition, and there are SO MANY. Price shop - for certain!

Wholesale buying, retail selling, and Shipping ==> TWO YEARS AFTER the "Plandemic", the fear mongering, forced shutdowns, no work, layoffs, no pay, our government PAID people to stay home, a very "slow thaw", no availability of supplies, rapidly rising prices, rapidly increasing inflation, soaring fuel prices, ALL of it...welcome to SOCIALISM and the (@#$&%)^2 New Normal.

[M-Tecs]

Midway has zero control of an items once it leaves Midway's shipping department. I always shop price. During normal times 12ga 3 1/2 come from Rodgers ports, bullets and powderd come from both Midsouth and Powdervalley. BD comes from Powder Inc. Most orders are for 32 pounds of power too hold down the cost. Midway generally as a better inventory daily. The no-sale prices are normally at little higher but with sales and or promo codes they can be significantly cheaper then the others. I also order a fair bit from Brownnels and Amazon.

[sparky45]

"Midway has zero control of an items once it leaves Midway's shipping department." Absolutely true; but it's sorta like a bait and switch scenario. They ship with the knowledge that their "free" shipping (which is factored into the cost of the merch.) is analogous to the proverbial "slow boat from China". AND since the "free shipping" is already included in the cost of the product, it AIN'T free AND it's slow.

[Land Owner]

Then how about totally supporting your local Ammo Supplier and Gun Retailer? Give them 100% of your business - no questions asked. Help them get "back on their feet" so to speak. Purchase ONLY what they offer. Get with them to offer you what you want to purchase. Then, when you walk out of their store after making your purchase, you will have INSTANT GRATIFICATION.

[sparky45]

That's what I do actually (when they have the item(s) ) . I suppose you prefer to wait 8 days (maybe longer) to get a item you need/want, and you only live ~350 miles from his business.. Potterfield loves your devotion and markets his "great contribution" to NRA (which you pay, HE DOESN'T) .

[Land Owner]

Your radius from his business is not local and in that you pay the freight just like everyone. I supported Potterfield while he was building his business, when shipping was a portion of the purchase price (in some instances still is), before these indefinite political and "wellness" times, when availability, price, warehousing, stockmen, inflation, and shipping were relaxed. No longer. The pendulum has swung to expense, queue, and wait. There will be an uncertain time to rebound, and the pendulum may never fully swing back to reasonable, available, and ready.