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Wal-Mart's continuing problems
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. Enlarge image Wal-Mart Struggles to Restock Store Shelves as U.S. Sales Slump “We have to get better and remain laser-focused every day because momentum can turn against you in a second,” Bill Simon, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the U.S. for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said according to the Feb. 1 meeting minutes. A customer pushes a shopping cart toward his vehicle outside a Wal-Mart store in East Peoria, Illinois. Wal-Mart’s inability to keep its shelves stocked coincides with slowing sales growth. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg “We run out quickly and the new stuff doesn’t come in,” U.S. Chief Executive Officer Bill Simon said, according to the minutes of the Feb. 1 meeting. Simon said “self-inflicted wounds” were Wal-Mart’s “biggest risk” and that an executive vice president had been appointed to fix the restocking problem, according to the minutes. Once a paragon of logistics, the world’s largest retailer has been trying to improve its restocking efforts since at least 2011, hiring consultants to walk the aisles and track whether hundreds of items are available. It even reassigned store greeters to replenish merchandise. The restocking challenge emerged as Wal-Mart was returning more merchandise to shelves after a previous effort to de-clutter its stores. - - - Awwwwwww. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
"F.O.A.D." wrote in message m... From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. Enlarge image Wal-Mart Struggles to Restock Store Shelves as U.S. Sales Slump “We have to get better and remain laser-focused every day because momentum can turn against you in a second,” Bill Simon, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the U.S. for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said according to the Feb. 1 meeting minutes. A customer pushes a shopping cart toward his vehicle outside a Wal-Mart store in East Peoria, Illinois. Wal-Mart’s inability to keep its shelves stocked coincides with slowing sales growth. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg “We run out quickly and the new stuff doesn’t come in,” U.S. Chief Executive Officer Bill Simon said, according to the minutes of the Feb. 1 meeting. Simon said “self-inflicted wounds” were Wal-Mart’s “biggest risk” and that an executive vice president had been appointed to fix the restocking problem, according to the minutes. Once a paragon of logistics, the world’s largest retailer has been trying to improve its restocking efforts since at least 2011, hiring consultants to walk the aisles and track whether hundreds of items are available. It even reassigned store greeters to replenish merchandise. The restocking challenge emerged as Wal-Mart was returning more merchandise to shelves after a previous effort to de-clutter its stores. - - - Awwwwwww. ---------------------------------------------------- Didn't Wal-Mart recently announce that they would begin stocking more US made inventory rather than imported junk from China? |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 2/28/2013 5:49 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. Enlarge image Wal-Mart Struggles to Restock Store Shelves as U.S. Sales Slump “We have to get better and remain laser-focused every day because momentum can turn against you in a second,” Bill Simon, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the U.S. for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said according to the Feb. 1 meeting minutes. A customer pushes a shopping cart toward his vehicle outside a Wal-Mart store in East Peoria, Illinois. Wal-Mart’s inability to keep its shelves stocked coincides with slowing sales growth. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg “We run out quickly and the new stuff doesn’t come in,” U.S. Chief Executive Officer Bill Simon said, according to the minutes of the Feb. 1 meeting. Simon said “self-inflicted wounds” were Wal-Mart’s “biggest risk” and that an executive vice president had been appointed to fix the restocking problem, according to the minutes. Once a paragon of logistics, the world’s largest retailer has been trying to improve its restocking efforts since at least 2011, hiring consultants to walk the aisles and track whether hundreds of items are available. It even reassigned store greeters to replenish merchandise. The restocking challenge emerged as Wal-Mart was returning more merchandise to shelves after a previous effort to de-clutter its stores. - - - Awwwwwww. I have some WM stock and I'm not selling. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Feb 28, 5:49*pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
*From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. Enlarge image Wal-Mart Struggles to Restock Store Shelves as U.S. Sales Slump “We have to get better and remain laser-focused every day because momentum can turn against you in a second,” Bill Simon, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the U.S. for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said according to the Feb. 1 meeting minutes. A customer pushes a shopping cart toward his vehicle outside a Wal-Mart store in East Peoria, Illinois. Wal-Mart’s inability to keep its shelves stocked coincides with slowing sales growth. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg “We run out quickly and the new stuff doesn’t come in,” U.S. Chief Executive Officer Bill Simon said, according to the minutes of the Feb. 1 meeting. Simon said “self-inflicted wounds” were Wal-Mart’s “biggest risk” and that an executive vice president had been appointed to fix the restocking problem, according to the minutes. Once a paragon of logistics, the world’s largest retailer has been trying to improve its restocking efforts since at least 2011, hiring consultants to walk the aisles and track whether hundreds of items are available. It even reassigned store greeters to replenish merchandise. The restocking challenge emerged as Wal-Mart was returning more merchandise to shelves after a previous effort to de-clutter its stores. - - - Awwwwwww. Who gives a ****, " Mr Clip And Paste" ??? |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:58:39 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote in message om... From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. Enlarge image Wal-Mart Struggles to Restock Store Shelves as U.S. Sales Slump “We have to get better and remain laser-focused every day because momentum can turn against you in a second,” Bill Simon, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the U.S. for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said according to the Feb. 1 meeting minutes. A customer pushes a shopping cart toward his vehicle outside a Wal-Mart store in East Peoria, Illinois. Wal-Mart’s inability to keep its shelves stocked coincides with slowing sales growth. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg “We run out quickly and the new stuff doesn’t come in,” U.S. Chief Executive Officer Bill Simon said, according to the minutes of the Feb. 1 meeting. Simon said “self-inflicted wounds” were Wal-Mart’s “biggest risk” and that an executive vice president had been appointed to fix the restocking problem, according to the minutes. Once a paragon of logistics, the world’s largest retailer has been trying to improve its restocking efforts since at least 2011, hiring consultants to walk the aisles and track whether hundreds of items are available. It even reassigned store greeters to replenish merchandise. The restocking challenge emerged as Wal-Mart was returning more merchandise to shelves after a previous effort to de-clutter its stores. - - - Awwwwwww. ---------------------------------------------------- Didn't Wal-Mart recently announce that they would begin stocking more US made inventory rather than imported junk from China? They're sure as hell not doing well in keeping the ammunition shelves stocked! -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 2/28/13 8:58 PM, J Herring wrote:
On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:58:39 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "F.O.A.D." wrote in message m... From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. Enlarge image Wal-Mart Struggles to Restock Store Shelves as U.S. Sales Slump “We have to get better and remain laser-focused every day because momentum can turn against you in a second,” Bill Simon, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the U.S. for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said according to the Feb. 1 meeting minutes. A customer pushes a shopping cart toward his vehicle outside a Wal-Mart store in East Peoria, Illinois. Wal-Mart’s inability to keep its shelves stocked coincides with slowing sales growth. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg “We run out quickly and the new stuff doesn’t come in,” U.S. Chief Executive Officer Bill Simon said, according to the minutes of the Feb. 1 meeting. Simon said “self-inflicted wounds” were Wal-Mart’s “biggest risk” and that an executive vice president had been appointed to fix the restocking problem, according to the minutes. Once a paragon of logistics, the world’s largest retailer has been trying to improve its restocking efforts since at least 2011, hiring consultants to walk the aisles and track whether hundreds of items are available. It even reassigned store greeters to replenish merchandise. The restocking challenge emerged as Wal-Mart was returning more merchandise to shelves after a previous effort to de-clutter its stores. - - - Awwwwwww. ---------------------------------------------------- Didn't Wal-Mart recently announce that they would begin stocking more US made inventory rather than imported junk from China? They're sure as hell not doing well in keeping the ammunition shelves stocked! How many people are you planning on shooting? |
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Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Mar 1, 6:32*am, J Herring wrote:
On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received the afternoon before. And that is at double the going rate price. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Mar 1, 6:42*am, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 3/1/13 7:32 AM, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: *From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. At 7:32 am on a Friday, Herring's already been to Wal-Mart to see the clerks there unpack the day's supply of ammo. Talk about obsessed. How else you gonna get it? There won't be any available by 9, if not before |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote:
On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received the afternoon before. And that is at double the going rate price. Fools and their money... |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 3/1/13 8:09 AM, Tim wrote:
On Mar 1, 6:42 am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 7:32 AM, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. At 7:32 am on a Friday, Herring's already been to Wal-Mart to see the clerks there unpack the day's supply of ammo. Talk about obsessed. How else you gonna get it? There won't be any available by 9, if not before Oooh Nooo....the zombies are sure to get John... They're probably waiting in the Wal-Mart parking lot for him right now. I'll be glad to sell John some quality 9mm ammo...only $75 for the first box of 50 rounds, and $100 for additional boxes. I do have to limit quantities to five boxes per customer, though. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Mar 1, 7:17*am, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: *From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out *of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received *the afternoon before. And that is at *double the going rate price. Fools and their money... LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that 'custom shop' CZ? |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 05:09:09 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Mar 1, 6:42*am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 7:32 AM, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: *From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. At 7:32 am on a Friday, Herring's already been to Wal-Mart to see the clerks there unpack the day's supply of ammo. Talk about obsessed. How else you gonna get it? There won't be any available by 9, if not before The poor boy is dying for attention. He accuses me of racism for posting the latest Chicago homicides. What a laugh. I suppose the Chicago newspapers is racist. Good morning to you! Here's hoping you make lots of money today! -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 3/1/13 8:32 AM, Tim wrote:
On Mar 1, 7:17 am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received the afternoon before. And that is at double the going rate price. Fools and their money... LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that 'custom shop' CZ? Easy enough to find out at the *CZCustom Shoppe*, aka http://czcustom.com/ The difference is, my CZ is a custom job, not a box of commodity ammo that should sell for about $8 for 50 rounds. We have a few decent gun shops around here. If I happen to drive by one, I'll stop in and see what 9 mm ammo is going for, if there is any to be had. Wal-Marts tend to sell "white box" ammo, which is pretty crappy, dirty stuff. How do I know that? One of my friends buys his pistol ammo at Wal-Mart... .40 S&W. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Mar 1, 7:42*am, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 3/1/13 8:32 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 7:17 am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: * From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is getting worse at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem.. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out *of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received *the afternoon before. And that is at *double the going rate price. Fools and their money... LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that *'custom shop' CZ? Easy enough to find out at the *CZCustom Shoppe*, akahttp://czcustom.com/ The difference is, my CZ is a custom job, not a box of commodity ammo that should sell for about $8 for 50 rounds. We have a few decent gun shops around here. If I happen to drive by one, I'll stop in and see what 9 mm ammo is going for, if there is any to be had. Wal-Marts tend to sell "white box" ammo, which is pretty crappy, dirty stuff. How do I know that? One of my friends buys his pistol ammo at Wal-Mart... .40 S&W. so... paying double what a gun's worth is good, but paying double for ammo is bad? Speaking of 'dirty' ammo, most of the stuff I have is military surplus. old .303 British shells with "cordite" But they work....AND, that's what cleaning kits are for... ?;^ ) |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 3/1/13 8:53 AM, Tim wrote:
On Mar 1, 7:42 am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 8:32 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 7:17 am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is getting worse at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received the afternoon before. And that is at double the going rate price. Fools and their money... LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that 'custom shop' CZ? Easy enough to find out at the *CZCustom Shoppe*, akahttp://czcustom.com/ The difference is, my CZ is a custom job, not a box of commodity ammo that should sell for about $8 for 50 rounds. We have a few decent gun shops around here. If I happen to drive by one, I'll stop in and see what 9 mm ammo is going for, if there is any to be had. Wal-Marts tend to sell "white box" ammo, which is pretty crappy, dirty stuff. How do I know that? One of my friends buys his pistol ammo at Wal-Mart... .40 S&W. so... paying double what a gun's worth is good, but paying double for ammo is bad? Speaking of 'dirty' ammo, most of the stuff I have is military surplus. old .303 British shells with "cordite" But they work....AND, that's what cleaning kits are for... ?;^ ) Let's just say that the "custom" CZ target pistols have a lot of "extra value" in terms of finishing, adjusting, parts, and so forth, that the work is done by very skilled competitive shooters, and the test results are...impressive. And the price wasn't "double." Ammo is a mass produced commodity product...paying $30 instead of $8 because of an NRA-induced panic is...stupid. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 3/1/2013 7:42 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
At 7:32 am on a Friday, Herring's already been to Wal-Mart to see the clerks there unpack the day's supply of ammo. Talk about obsessed. At 7:32 friday, harry and loogie have already made nearly 30 troll posts, talk about obsessed.. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 3/1/2013 8:32 AM, Tim wrote:
On Mar 1, 7:17 am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received the afternoon before. And that is at double the going rate price. Fools and their money... LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that 'custom shop' CZ? These guys are such tools... 40 posts trolling already this morning from just kevin and harry:) |
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Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Friday, 1 March 2013 08:42:16 UTC-4, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 3/1/13 7:32 AM, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. At 7:32 am on a Friday, Herring's already been to Wal-Mart to see the clerks there unpack the day's supply of ammo. Talk about obsessed. Oh yeah! He's got the fever...gun fever. I'm concerned for Mrs Herring..she has no idea what danger she's in now. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
"F.O.A.D." wrote in message m... Ammo is a mass produced commodity product...paying $30 instead of $8 because of an NRA-induced panic is...stupid. ------------------------------------------ The NRA induced an ammo buying panic? |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:03:55 -0500, iBoaterer wrote:
How's that blackmail thing going? Remember now, you said that you had contacted the authorities about it..... What ever happened? ====== I for one would appreciate it if you'd knock it off with that constant jibing and sparring thing of yours. Let it go ! |
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On 3/1/13 9:38 AM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 3/1/2013 8:32 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 7:17 am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received the afternoon before. And that is at double the going rate price. Fools and their money... LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that 'custom shop' CZ? These guys are such tools... 40 posts trolling already this morning from just kevin and harry:) Got blackmail? |
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On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:30:31 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote in message om... Ammo is a mass produced commodity product...paying $30 instead of $8 because of an NRA-induced panic is...stupid. ------------------------------------------ The NRA induced an ammo buying panic? Actually it was stupid, knee-jerk reactions like this, I think: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-glance-at-marylands-gun-control-measure-approved-by-the-senate/2013/02/28/b1ede1a2-81f3-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html or: http://tinyurl.com/d8ju498 -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. |
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says... On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:30:31 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "F.O.A.D." wrote in message om... Ammo is a mass produced commodity product...paying $30 instead of $8 because of an NRA-induced panic is...stupid. ------------------------------------------ The NRA induced an ammo buying panic? Actually it was stupid, knee-jerk reactions like this, I think: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-glance-at-marylands-gun-control-measure-approved-by-the-senate/2013/02/28/b1ede1a2-81f3-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html or: http://tinyurl.com/d8ju498 I'm glad you agree that it was and is a stupid knee-jerk reaction. |
Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On 3/1/13 11:19 AM, J Herring wrote:
On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:30:31 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "F.O.A.D." wrote in message m... Ammo is a mass produced commodity product...paying $30 instead of $8 because of an NRA-induced panic is...stupid. ------------------------------------------ The NRA induced an ammo buying panic? Actually it was stupid, knee-jerk reactions like this, I think: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-glance-at-marylands-gun-control-measure-approved-by-the-senate/2013/02/28/b1ede1a2-81f3-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html or: http://tinyurl.com/d8ju498 It's pretty decent legislation, but we'll have to see if it clears the Maryland house. I don't see anything in it that would cause "panic buying" of ammunition in this report from yesterday's WashPost. A significant majority of Marylanders support the legislation. Ambitious bill on gun control in Md. advances By Aaron C. Davis, Published: February 28 Maryland Senate Democrats passed sweeping gun-control legislation Thursday that would make the Free State the first in nearly 20 years to require residents to submit to fingerprinting, training and background checks to obtain a license to buy a firearm. The licensing provision is the centerpiece of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s response to the December school shooting in Newtown, Conn. — and one of the most ambitious legislative attempts nationwide this year on gun control. Over objections from Republicans and some conservative Democrats who warned that fingerprinting would trample on Second Amendment rights, the bill passed the Senate 28 to 19 after 17 hours of sometimes-boisterous debate this week. It now heads to the House of Delegates, where it could again face a blizzard of amendments and more heated debate. A “rally to prevent gun violence” is scheduled at the State House in Annapolis on Friday, and gun-rights activists are expected to descend on the capital as well. In addition to licensing and fingerprinting measures, the Senate bill includes provisions that would ban assault weapons and ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 bullets in Maryland. Similar efforts by Democrats to reinstate a federal assault-weapons ban have been stymied in Congress so far. On mental-health issues, the original bill by O’Malley (D) would have increased the likelihood that someone committed involuntarily would be banned from making subsequent firearm purchases. But the Senate took it a step further, banning guns for anyone admitted against his will for any length of time. In addition, Marylanders who voluntarily admit themselves for mental-health treatment after visiting an emergency room for such issues could be banned if doctors determine that they pose a risk. Mental-health professionals have vigorously opposed any firearm restrictions on those who voluntarily seek treatment, saying that doing so could deter people from getting the help they need. O’Malley, however, on Thursday said he thought that the Senate’s changes regarding mental health made the bill “stronger and better” than when he introduced it, and he said he would support the changes. In a full day of debate Wednesday, Democrats fought through more than 75 amendments and votes seeking to weaken the bill, but they held firm in requiring gun buyers to submit fingerprints, complete four hours of safety training and undergo stronger background checks to obtain a license to purchase firearms. Proponents of the licensing provision say requiring purchasers to submit fingerprints to police would reduce “straw” purchases, in which a family member, friend or acquaintance buys a gun on behalf of another person who might not qualify. A Washington Post poll released this week found that 85 percent of Marylanders back the governor’s licensing plan, and 73 percent do so “strongly.” Senate Republicans, however, successfully tacked on several measures giving more leeway in registering assault weapons. One would give those who currently own, but haven’t registered, assault weapons a grace period of the remainder of the year to do so. They also reduced financial and criminal penalties for failing to register firearms and slightly narrowed the definition of the assault weapons that would be banned. Before the final vote Thursday, Republicans said that Democrats were building false hope that the licensing provision could stop another Newtown or Columbine and said Democrats’ fingerprinting plan would only erode the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Senate Minority Leader E.J. Pipkin (R-Cecil) argued that Democrats’ efforts were misplaced and should be focused on better enforcement of current gun laws and the jail sentences of those convicted of gun crimes. Sen. Christopher B. Shank (R-Washington) accused the Senate’s Democratic majority of seeking to gut a constitutional right on guns because they simply didn’t like it or didn’t understand the rural lifestyle and gun use that often comes with it. Seven conservative Democrats joined Republicans in supporting a filibuster, but the effort fell one vote short. Sen. Thomas M. Middleton (D-Charles) voted to end the debate, but then voted against the bill. “We’re chipping away at people’s rights. It’s a constitutional right that we are chipping away, and it’s a hard pill for me to swallow,” Middleton said. By contrast, Sen. President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert), who had said he opposed the fingerprinting requirement, voted for the bill. Sen. Nathaniel J. McFadden (D-Baltimore) said the Senate was rightly focused on gun-control measures that would help prevent not just massacres, but also the daily gun violence that kills too many youths in Baltimore and Prince George’s County. “Residents are sick and tired of this gun violence,” McFadden said. “No, this is not a perfect bill. Because you’re right — those criminals are not going to go and be fingerprinted,” he said. “But somehow these guns find their way into our communities . . . They come from somewhere, and you can get a gun quicker than you get an apple or an orange in my community. It’s outrageous, and we have to start somewhere.” |
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On 3/1/2013 10:30 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote in message m... Ammo is a mass produced commodity product...paying $30 instead of $8 because of an NRA-induced panic is...stupid. ------------------------------------------ The NRA induced an ammo buying panic? I know. Really dumb Foad statement, eh? |
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On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 05:32:35 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Mar 1, 7:17*am, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 3/1/13 8:07 AM, Tim wrote: On Mar 1, 6:32 am, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:49:32 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: *From Bloomberg Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives, according to minutes of an officers’ meeting obtained by Bloomberg News. I suspect Walmart underestimated the recovery. They pride themselves in having "just in time" delivery of product by analysing sales at each store right down to the department and item, in real time. They probably did not stage enough at the distribution centers to fill those orders. Of course they may have just underestimated "shrinkage" since the inventory system is based on what goes through the registers. In the case of John's ammo, that is a national supply chain problem. I doubt anyone anticipated the demand but I agree with Harry. It is likely that as soon as the hoarders have all they think they need supplies will go to glut and bulk ammo will be cheap again. A am sure the ammo manufacturers are trying to hit that goldilocks spot too. Don't make enough and you lose sales. Tool up, make too much and you may be stuck with that decision for a while (too much product and too many people). Our local WalMart got some .45 in today, about 8 boxes - packed with two or three other calibers in a box. Not even a case of the stuff. But, other than that, they've not had *any* ammo come in for a week now. You're right, it's across the board, not just 'WalMart mismanagement' as some would hope. The big ammo houses on the net all say the same thing, 'out of stock'. Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 - more than double what WalMart is charging, and almost double what the local firing range is charging. -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. And by noon they had sold out *of the 3000 rounds of 9mm, they had just received *the afternoon before. And that is at *double the going rate price. Fools and their money... LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that 'custom shop' CZ? I wonder if the holes in ESAD's famous target sheet were from the CZ or a #2 Pencil? -- Salmonbait All decisions are the result of binary thinking. |
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On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:53:00 -0500, iBoaterer wrote:
I for one would appreciate it if you'd knock it off with that constant jibing and sparring thing of yours. Let it go ! Well, maybe Scotty shouldn't post such lies then! ===== If you don't agree with something, just ignore it or post some well thought out rebuttal, and then let it go. |
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On 3/1/13 2:18 PM, J Herring wrote:
On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:01:18 -0500, wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:32:18 -0500, J Herring wrote: Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 I am not biting at that price. 9mm should be 15 cents a shot. Me neither. But even WalMart is getting around $.28/round for Federal FMJ 9mm, in the 50 rd boxes. In the 100 rd boxes it drops to $.22/round. So, have you accumulated 100 boxes of 100 round each yet? |
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Wal-Mart's continuing problems
On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:30:12 -0500, J Herring
wrote: LOL Harry, and how much did you give for that 'custom shop' CZ? I wonder if the holes in ESAD's famous target sheet were from the CZ or a #2 Pencil? === The custom CZ is probably another Hatteras sportfish or lobster boat. |
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On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:19:42 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 3/1/13 2:18 PM, J Herring wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:01:18 -0500, wrote: On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:32:18 -0500, J Herring wrote: Tim gave me a heads up on a place near him that got in some 9mm. He checked the price, $30 for a box of 50 I am not biting at that price. 9mm should be 15 cents a shot. Me neither. But even WalMart is getting around $.28/round for Federal FMJ 9mm, in the 50 rd boxes. In the 100 rd boxes it drops to $.22/round. So, have you accumulated 100 boxes of 100 round each yet? ====== There are lots of guys who burn through that much in 6 months or less of target practice or competition. |
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