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My thoughts......Graf's..ordered Sept 8th....small $100 in stock order....
Midway USA...3 orders after that...one BO'd (9mm dies) got them today
The other two in stock Midway orders were shipped same or next day & received already (Smart Post)
Yes received confirmation e mail from Graf's......but crickets since...yep 14 days tomorrow...
Again in stock items......one single pistol die & some 20 cal bullets.....not powder/primers
Are they really that busy......short on staffing......?
All I can say is 'Go Larry'
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Optics Planet will say "in stock" but it isn't. Ordered an "in stock" buffer kit in July, cancelled the order last week.
I've had good luck with Graf's in the past but they're probably getting pinched like everyone else.
The good news is it appears that Americans are gunned up to the hilt.
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Yes Larry is kind of a dork but even during all the craziness they have shipped out my orders in a reasonable time.
I quit using Graf's and Optics Planet years ago, as noted above Optics Planet will take your order and have you enter your cc info, then the next day or two you get an email saying we don't have that. Graf's does the same thing, but at least it's the courtesy of a phone call, I have let them know that's pretty frustrating, you get that sweet midwestern apology.
I will continue to deal with the ones who are honest about what they have in stock and can get it out timely.
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Grafs is pretty backed up right now I guess. I ordered and after 12 days I called and asked if it had shipped, “no it has not.” I asked if I could add one small item I forgot and I was told I had to cancel, reorder, and then it would be 2-3 more weeks.
I ordered from Midway Tuesday and received my order on Thursday.
I’ll still use both companies, Grafs is just a touch slow right now.
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Midsouth Shooters Supply.
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Grafs for me. Larry does have more stuff. Grafs always been good
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I've bought off all three mentioned.........
Larry just does it better.....
free shipping days on $49+ orders too...about every 4-5 days.......
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Both first rate, IME. No VS about it. Yes, companies are short-handed. Imagine trying to hire decent folks to work at warehouse rates. Lucky we get anything. I'll shamelessly plug Powder Valley and Midsouth and Primary Arms, PSA, and SG Ammo too.
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Last order from Midway was shipped on time, the USPS delivered it on time, and I was a happy dude.
I'm getting po'd with Costco.com lately. It's fuggin 2020 right? After I login, they have my zip code, so I sort of expect to be able to order what shows on a webpage. NO such luck, see an item I want, add it to the cart, go to check out, message "this item is not available to be shipped to your zipcode" OK, then why the heck do I get to see it on the shopping pages. It's not like there stuff all comes in one box, from one place, at least not to me ever. So send me the goodies from the warehouse it is available from.
Haven't dealt with Graf's lately. Month or so back, got an order from Natchez that went relatively smoothly though.
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As I recall Grafs had trouble last time there was a big shortage.
No problem, I like them. I'm patient.
Planned ahead. Not hurting for anything in particular and I do a lot of shooting. I've no issue with Midway either, good grief - I remember ordering from them decades ago. Still do time to time.
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well the 20 cal p/dog boolits I ordered were $11/100
Speer 39 grain TNT's
Man..........these things totally destroy a p/dog from my 20-222 @ 3700 fps
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I placed a big bulk bullet order (cal22 68s) a few months ago, and they shipped pretty quick in this silliness. Price was very good. No tracking or notice, they just showed up.
I think that is OK.
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Graf's has always been good to me, cheaper shipping as well. (at least used to be) Midway has been good as well, but usually more money. Optics Planet I avoid. Cameraland has been very good. I have used Natchez on occasion, also no issues.
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I have a list of places to shop. Some carry more stuff than others. I want to know I got the best deal, of which shipping is definitely part of the equation. I like Midway.
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Graf is cheaper.....Midway is faster.
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Cameraland
hats off to Doug
he does a good job !
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just a few days to receive a triggertech trigger from midway. as cheap as anywhere. delivered by snail mail very quickly. was in the mailbox saturday.
i don't know that they are the cheapest, but they've been dependable.
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free shipping from Graf's or Midsouth ?
Has it ever happened ?
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Ive gotten free shipping from Grafs after $100 orders or after submitting a review.
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Graf's may be experiencing problems at the moment, but over the long run has been a fine merchant. Don't write em off and let Midway become our Walmart for shooting, reloading and hunting. Or worse yet, Cabela's.
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