Wal-Mart, AR-15 Are You Still Looking

[runco]

Maybe others have done this, but I was talking to my new friend behind the counter at my local Wally.  She keeps me informed about ammo shipments, and other happenings.  This morning she told me they had a Colt 6920 to come in yesterday, and it sold to the first person on the list.  I said what list?  She said they have a few post it notes to call people when AR15s come in.  She said the first guy on the list they called, bought it.  Well, I told her to add me to the list, and it was actually a short list.

 

I am sure this is a store by store non managerial approach, but if you are still looking, you might just want to warm up to your local Wally sporting goods desk person, and either add your name, or start a list.  The pricing is unchanged from pre-Sandy.  I don't need another AR, but I would like to add another to the litter.

Edited January 26, 2013 by Runco

[Stegall Law Firm]

Getting a Colt at that price would be gold.  A lot worse ways you could spend your money on a gun right now.

[KJ48]

I got lucky and picked up a m400 sig at a wal mart a few days ago, wasnt even looking for one, sold my home built AR for the same money the same day so it worked out.

 

Looks like prices are coming down a little so maybe the panic is slowing a bit..

[NoBanStan]

The hermitage wally world got in a colt yesterday, went instantly of course. No waiting list that I know of though. They also enforce a three box limit per customer (just fyi)

[Sam1]

Going to walmart later, think I'll let the worker know there's an extra day's pay in it to let me know :)

[Fivestring63]

I went to Walmart online and signed up for email notification when they get them in. What's strange though is they only showed a Sig. None of the other brand names.

[mcurrier]

[quote name="fivestring63" post="896838" timestamp="1359234703"]I went to Walmart online and signed up for email notification when they get them in. What's strange though is they only showed a Sig. None of the other brand names.[/quote] http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/58330-so-who-isnt-really-worried-about-the-current-shortage-of-stuff/page-3#entry884004

[RinTN]

I ask at the local Walmart's regularly. I messed one by minutes yesterday. It does sound like they are regularly trickling in, you just have to be very lucky to actually get one. :-(

[hardknox00001]

Just out of curiosity, what kind of price does Walmart have on it?

[JPR1959]

I think the Colt 6920 is $1097.

[Lumber_Jack]

I think the Colt 6920 is $1097.

 

Bingo

[runco]

I think the standard Colt w/o Magpul furniture was $1,097 like the others have posted, but Walmart also sells the Colt w/Magpul furniture, I think it was $1,124 or something.

[mcurrier]

Colt is $1017 at my Walmart, Sig M400 is $917 and Bushmaster .308 is $897. One comes in every other day. Have to be there between 8am and 10am.

P.S. They come in on small FedEx truck and sometimes UPS truck, not on Walmart truck. Edited January 27, 2013 by mcurrier

[R1100R]

Colt is $1017 at my Walmart, Sig M400 is $917 and Bushmaster .308 is $897. One comes in every other day. Have to be there between 8am and 10am.

P.S. They come in on small FedEx truck and sometimes UPS truck, not on Walmart truck.

what is your location ???

[mcurrier]

[quote name="R1100R" post="897845" timestamp="1359333955"]what is your location ???[/quote] How did I know that would be the next question? Brentwood/Cool Springs

[runco]

My Walmart is a secret, and I too do know about what time the UPS and FedEx delivery times are!  Okay, its that store at Turkey Creek in Knoxville or is it?  :rofl:

[mcurrier]

Btw, that's M-F only.

[hardknox00001]

Just for fun today, I went by both the Walmarts in Murfreesboro and just asked when was the last time you saw a Colt 9620.  One on Old Fort said "Oh, about 9:45 this morning".  The one on S. Rutherford Blvd. said last Friday.  What caught my attention and I guess I didn't realize how crazy this has gotten but both places said that there are groups of people who show up at like 5 and 6 in the morning everyday to stand and wait to see whats coming in.  I would guess that is happening about everywhere. 

 

I guess I will just have to keep waiting or find somewhere else.

Edited February 1, 2013 by hardknox00001

[knewcomb]

Do people not have jobs?

[TripleDigitRide]

Just for fun today, I went by both the Walmarts in Murfreesboro and just asked when was the last time you saw a Colt 9620. One on Old Fort said "Oh, about 9:45 this morning". The one on S. Rutherford Blvd. said last Friday. What caught my attention and I guess I didn't realize how crazy this has gotten but both places said that there are groups of people who show up at like 5 and 6 in the morning everyday to stand and wait to see whats coming in. I would guess that is happening about everywhere.

I guess I will just have to keep waiting or find somewhere else.

Yeah, the same group of asshats who are buying for the sole purpose of resale. I spoke with one of our vendors who told me the same thing happens at their store. The same people will come by with actual lists of stuff they are looking to buy for resale. Edited February 1, 2013 by TripleDigitRide

[hardknox00001]

The real crazy part for me, well other than the whole stalking the fedex guy thing, is that they have to wait til 9 or 10 before something shows up.  I don't think I could stand there that long, my feet and legs would be killing me.

[knewcomb]

Bring a fold out chair and your tablet

[hardknox00001]

Bring a fold out chair and your tablet 

I guess.  For that matter, I could go an aisle or two over and get tents and sleeping bags.

 

Yeah, the same group of asshats who are buying for the sole purpose of resale. I spoke with one of our vendors who told me the same thing happens at their store. The same people will come by with actual lists of stuff they are looking to buy for resale.

 

I guess one of those people sold one of the Walmart 6920's this morning on GOC over in Crossville.

Edited February 1, 2013 by hardknox00001