texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
nmmuledeerhunter, Dzia-Dzia, TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed
71989 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,417
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,769
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics537,034
Posts9,719,658
Members86,989
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Screw you Larry #8543046 02/27/22 07:57 PM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 22,212
T
Texas Dan Online Content OP
THF Celebrity
OP Online Content
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 22,212
It's good to see other retailers aren't letting Larry Potterfield set the benchmark when it comes to ammo pricing. I'm seeing ammo prices at Midway that are as much as $18 or 40% higher than what Academy is asking for the same load. And thankfully, Cabela's/Bass Pro appear to be ignoring Larry's tactics as well. Heck, I've yet to find any of the small, mom and pop stores asking for that much of a markup. In fact, the last box of ammo that I bought at East Texas Pawn about a month ago was cheaper than Academy's price.

Last edited by Texas Dan; 02/27/22 08:09 PM.

"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543070 02/27/22 08:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 19,025
TCM3 Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 19,025
"That's the way that it is"


Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels
Hebrews 13:2
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543088 02/27/22 08:52 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,799
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,799
plus shipping and tax

Larry and others can choke on it


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543105 02/27/22 09:17 PM
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 650
B
booskay Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
B
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 650
Who is Larry ??????

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: TCM3] #8543114 02/27/22 09:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,118
R
reeder05 Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
R
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,118
Originally Posted by TCM3
"That's the way that it is"




and "Thhhhannk ya for your bithness" grin


Originally Posted by DQ Kid
Wife has always wanted some Hard 8
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543125 02/27/22 09:52 PM
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,515
J
jimbob Online Content
Pro Tracker
Online Content
Pro Tracker
J
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,515
Larry is Midway USA

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543150 02/27/22 10:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,307
D
Deans Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
D
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,307
Midway has Hornady 280 brass for 59.99/50 count. Bought from Grafs for 45.99/50 count. What I saved paid shipping and a piece of the taxes.

There are times though when Midway is the only source if you need something. Then you either do without or get out the Kentucky Jelly.

Last edited by Deans; 02/27/22 10:44 PM.

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
ISAIAH 41:10
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543162 02/27/22 10:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 20,758
cbump Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 20,758
Dan always used academy as the benchmark for pricing, yet academy never has ammo.

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543206 02/27/22 11:45 PM
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 25,138
Creekrunner Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 25,138
"4. If you feel an item is priced too high, do not comment about it. If it is too high, chances are it won't sell and will be lowered or removed. We enforce this rule to avoid arguments. If you feel an item is priced too high, PM or post the seller an offer. If you have no interest in an item, there is no need to make negative comments."

Wise words. grin Free market at work. If someone's stupid enough to pay it, why suggest said seller be violated? eek2

I gotta a clearance trail cam and a 7.62 magazine coming from "Larry". I used to like Academy very much, but the closest one to me appears to be in a free fall staffing-wise; a few young kids that don't know sheet from shinola.


...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543211 02/27/22 11:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 39,481
R
redchevy Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
R
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 39,481
Bought some components from him a while back thought it was a good buy. Who knows when their inventory came in or what they paid for it. I have always been happy with midway USA


It's hell eatin em live
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543213 02/27/22 11:49 PM
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,942
O
Old Rabbit Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
O
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,942
Dang, I thought I had offended Texas Dan in some way. Glad I read the post before responding, as that is my first name. LOL

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: reeder05] #8543218 02/27/22 11:50 PM
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 19,025
TCM3 Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 19,025
Originally Posted by reeder05
Originally Posted by TCM3
"That's the way that it is"




and "Thhhhannk ya for your bithness" grin

lol35


Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels
Hebrews 13:2
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Old Rabbit] #8543257 02/28/22 12:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,742
F
fredeboy Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
F
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,742
Originally Posted by Old Rabbit
Dang, I thought I had offended Texas Dan in some way. Glad I read the post before responding, as that is my first name. LOL


Me to!!

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543269 02/28/22 12:28 AM
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 132
D
Dove Murderer Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
D
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 132
I’ve always had great luck with Midway, especially their specials that I receive emails about. Bought several scopes for about 50% of MSRP.

Academy was cooler when it was Texas-owned. Now it’s just another bottom-dollar firearms place. The only value added is listening to the “gun-counter” guys stories.

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543516 02/28/22 04:42 AM
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4,091
CharlieCTx Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4,091
Midway is a big sponsor of youth shooting sports, they donate big time $. My experience with them was HS Clay Target sports.

Charlie


Kel-Tec RFB + Griffin Sportsman Ultra Light 300 + Pulsar Apex XQ-50
M&P-10 + AAC Cyclone
Remy 700 + Leupold VX3 3.5x10x50 CDS
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Creekrunner] #8543602 02/28/22 01:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,560
G
garyrapp55 Online Content
Extreme Tracker
Online Content
Extreme Tracker
G
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,560
Originally Posted by Creekrunner
"4. If you feel an item is priced too high, do not comment about it. If it is too high, chances are it won't sell and will be lowered or removed. We enforce this rule to avoid arguments. If you feel an item is priced too high, PM or post the seller an offer. If you have no interest in an item, there is no need to make negative comments."

Wise words. grin Free market at work. If someone's stupid enough to pay it, why suggest said seller be violated?

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543611 02/28/22 01:21 PM
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 2,420
Y
yotehater Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
Y
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 2,420
Midway lost me when they started charging sales tax.


One shot is all it should take.
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: yotehater] #8543650 02/28/22 02:01 PM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 22,212
T
Texas Dan Online Content OP
THF Celebrity
OP Online Content
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 22,212
Originally Posted by yotehater
Midway lost me when they started charging sales tax.


That's pretty much commonplace these days.

The key point in my post was to draw attention to the fact that during a time when ammo prices continue to increase, not all retailers are trying to boost their profits as much as others. This allows the consumer to make better choices on where to spend their hard-earned dollar. Simply put, I applaud Walmart, Academy, and Cabela's/Bass Pro, and even many of the smaller retailers for being more considerate of their customers.

The two boxes of ammo that I ordered just last week from Cabela's are set to arrive today via FedEx, which is two days earlier than the date given at the time of my order. And of course, no cost for shipping it to my doorstep.

Last edited by Texas Dan; 02/28/22 02:14 PM.

"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543719 02/28/22 02:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417
S
SnakeWrangler Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
S
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417
Originally Posted by Texas Dan
Originally Posted by yotehater
Midway lost me when they started charging sales tax.


That's pretty much commonplace these days.

The key point in my post was to draw attention to the fact that during a time when ammo prices continue to increase, not all retailers are trying to boost their profits as much as others. This allows the consumer to make better choices on where to spend their hard-earned dollar. Simply put, I applaud Walmart, Academy, and Cabela's/Bass Pro, and even many of the smaller retailers for being more considerate of their customers.

The two boxes of ammo that I ordered just last week from Cabela's are set to arrive today via FedEx, which is two days earlier than the date given at the time of my order. And of course, no cost for shipping it to my doorstep.


And you don’t know when they ordered their ammo and what they paid for it….if it’s too pricey for you just move on. Someone else will buy or the price will be reduced. You are free to NOT purchase anything from anyone….

I refuse to buy from CTD for a number of reasons…my reasons and my choice. Don’t understand why you have to come here and crying I guess that’s your choice….happy Monday!


Originally Posted by Sneaky
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored]
Originally Posted by beaversnipe
Actually, BBC is pretty damn good

"You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: yotehater] #8543730 02/28/22 03:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 19,129
B
Biscuit Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 19,129
Originally Posted by yotehater
Midway lost me when they started charging sales tax.

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8543754 02/28/22 03:22 PM
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 5,900
J
Jgraider Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
J
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 5,900
Originally Posted by Texas Dan
Originally Posted by yotehater
Midway lost me when they started charging sales tax.


That's pretty much commonplace these days.

The key point in my post was to draw attention to the fact that during a time when ammo prices continue to increase, not all retailers are trying to boost their profits as much as others. This allows the consumer to make better choices on where to spend their hard-earned dollar. Simply put, I applaud Walmart, Academy, and Cabela's/Bass Pro, and even many of the smaller retailers for being more considerate of their customers.

The two boxes of ammo that I ordered just last week from Cabela's are set to arrive today via FedEx, which is two days earlier than the date given at the time of my order. And of course, no cost for shipping it to my doorstep.


Poor baby. Where are you buying your American flags nowadays?

Re: Screw you Larry [Re: yotehater] #8544039 02/28/22 07:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,094
B
Booner1 Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
B
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,094
Originally Posted by yotehater
Midway lost me when they started charging sales tax.


There was a new law passed that all orders on the internet, out of state or not, that sales tax is to be charged. If some retailers are not charging tax, it will catch up to them eventually. It was nice to order from out of state and not pay sales taxes but the states got greedy and want that extra money. But on the bright side of that sales tax thing, 2 percent of all sales tax collected in your city goes back to the city to help with infrastructure.


Born to hunt and fish.
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8544046 02/28/22 07:48 PM
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 5,157
S
Smokey Bear Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
S
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 5,157
Lots of shooters share your sentiments towards Potterfield, including me.


Smokey Bear---Lone Star State.
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: Texas Dan] #8544359 03/01/22 02:39 AM
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,226
Q
QMC SW/EXW Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
Q
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,226
I have done business with Midway and I will do business with them again. I don't buy everything from them and will do business elsewhere when I find better prices. But Midway often has things I need when others don't. I don't buy loaded ammo from anyone but I do buy components and Midway often has stuff in stock that others don't. That's the rub, nobody forces anyone to do business with anybody. Spend your $$$ wherever you want and if that isn't with Midway then no big deal.


Retired Navy Chief
NJROTC Instructor for Tascosa High School
Re: Screw you Larry [Re: QMC SW/EXW] #8544385 03/01/22 03:02 AM
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,640
L
LeonCarr Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
L
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,640
Originally Posted by QMC SW/EXW
I have done business with Midway and I will do business with them again. I don't buy everything from them and will do business elsewhere when I find better prices. But Midway often has things I need when others don't. I don't buy loaded ammo from anyone but I do buy components and Midway often has stuff in stock that others don't. That's the rub, nobody forces anyone to do business with anybody. Spend your $$$ wherever you want and if that isn't with Midway then no big deal.


This, exactly.


"Whitetail Deer are extinct because of rifles with telescopes mounted on them." - My 11th Grade English Teacher
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3