MidwayUSA

[Hillbilly Hunter]

Midway has went down hill in the last couple of years IMO. THe last four times I have tried to place an order, they have been out of at least one item. The worst part is they charge shipping on the backordred items as well. I called today to see why they were trying to charge me for two shipping charges. THey said because it doesn't ship together. I asked how that was my fault. After a little studdering from the other end, I let them know that everywhere else that I do business with doesn't charge me shipping twice, and from now on, that is who will be getting my business. I have spent $1500 with them in the last few years but not another dime.

 

[RUGER]

That definately sucks right there.

 

[solodren]

I agree they done that to me just the other day charged me a second time for a 2 dollar shell case..

 

[vonb]

That has been their policy for some time and it makes me think twice about purchasing a backordered item.

On top of that, I noticed Midway has gotten fairly expensive over everyone out there when it comes to reloading components.

To add insult to injury, I got a coupon today to save $20 on any $300 purchase...You've got to be kidding me?! I've spent $3400 with them and won't be spending anymore until prices/shipping come back inline with other online retailers.

 

[TiminTN]

Well a happy moment for Midway.

I found a certain rifle I own likes a certain bullet. These went up significantly at Powder Valley and my wholesale source.

The St. Pats Day sale was a great thing for me personally. I got those for under current wholesale and only 10.00 shipping for a 500 count box.

 

[Cull Buck Hunter]

Had good luck with Midway, but the backorder issue would be a problem. I have always order online and check stock before making an order, been lucky so far. I prefer Midsouth, they are a little cheaper, but I have to pay TN tax with Midsouth which just about evens the price.

 

[Whelen Man]

Yeah, you've got to watch and not order any items that aren't shown in the website as in stock or they'll charge you for separate shipping. I just usually wait until most of the things I want are in stock before placing an order. Once I was ordering a small item and had checked the shipping cost which was only going to be a buck or two. I checked the free catalog icon and even though the catalog was free it charged about five dollars extra for shipping costs for the catalog. I just redid the order without the catalog and said thank, no thanks. IMHO it's a sneaky way to get your catalogs distributed without any mailing costs.

 

[Monty]

Last week I started to order a powder scale and a couple of other items from Midway - checked the postage/handling and it was almost half-again or double what other companies were charging. I went to Brownell's instead and saved some $$$$.

 

[firefox]

I haven't had any trouble at all from Midway. One time last year I called the customer service department about an item that wasn't in the box...that item was overnighted! On the checkout page I always get a page that allows me to pick the carrier of shipping by price and speed of delivery. Depending on the urgency/rate I need I get to pick the carrier per my need. I think gas prices have finally spilled over to the general market. I placed a 7lb order with Midway Saturday and chose UPS ground. Shipping was $10.91 and it is 'out for delivery' from the hub today!

 

[scott co htr]

Graf and Sons. Found what I needed and saved over $9.00 from Mid South prices.

 

[DaveTN]

I have not found a better source than MidwayUSA. I have a C&R so they give me a dealer price and I just haven�t found anyone with better pricing.
But I have never placed an order that shows the item would be back ordered, if I did I would expect to pay separate shipping on it.
I like the fact that I have never had to call them�. ever. I place my order online, get a confirmation email, get an email with a UPS tracking number when the order ships, and they charge actual shipping instead of inflated shipping prices.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

they were going to charge me $3.00 to ship one backordered shell holder. It doesn't cost three dollars to ship something the size of a nickel.

 

[firefox]

The one thing I do hate about midway is the less than $25 order fee!

 

[BucknBass]

Got to say I really like them and their customer service is second to none. I don't shop anywhere exclusively but they are as close as I come. Backorder shipping and under $25 fee aren't great but I've sent back items months later without the original invoice and never received a hassle.