Wideners

[sytfu_RR]

funny thing, today I just got my tracking number as my package is shipped.

[J_Rock]

Ordered several times from them, great service all around. But that was before the panic

[AaronHorrocks]

If they hired a bunch of temps to meet the spike in demand, then you'd have inexperienced people which then again will cause poor customer service.

When it comes to customer service during a spike in demand (probably the biggest spike in demand they have ever seen) They're really in a no-win situation, aren't they?

[DRM6000]

as of today, they're packing 12/28 orders.

i placed an order 12/23 and the cc didn't get charged until 1/04. i hope i'll receive my order before the end of the month before i go off to a rifle class.

[nobs11]

Got my order today. Sent me wrong shell plates and dies. Also, packaging looked worn and opened. Returning them tomorrow. Never doing business with them again.

Disgusting.

[anothergunnut]

Midway's prices (even their dealer prices) are way too high compared to other vendors non-dealer prices.

Who are you comparing them to? On my most recent purchase, I checked Grafs and Wideners and Midway beat both of them plus they had most of the items in stock. I was purchasing equipment rather than supplies so maybe that is what is different.

[stphnman20]

I never had a problem with them.. Also I made sure what I needed was in stock so I wont be waiting..

Was your stuff in stock?

[nobs11]

I never had a problem with them.. Also I made sure what I needed was in stock so I wont be waiting..

Was your stuff in stock?

Yep. And they screwed up my order. Sent me the wrong stuff. A ordered a #1 shell plate, got a #5. Ordered 308 dies, got just a crimp die. Was charged for a set. It looked like a monkey had pooped on it. The package was open. There were bits of rust and something sticky on the shell plate. I couldn't make up this stuff even if I wanted to. I couldn't believe it. Do they store their products in a barn or something?

[BKTJ]

Placed an order on 12/23 for ammo & mags. The tracking # says it will be here on Monday 1/12. Not too bad considering I ordered on 12/7 from Cproducts and have had no word.

TJ

[tankerman]

Who are you comparing them to? On my most recent purchase, I checked Grafs and Wideners and Midway beat both of them plus they had most of the items in stock. I was purchasing equipment rather than supplies so maybe that is what is different.

Midway shipping charges are a rip-off.

[ocabj]

Who are you comparing them to? On my most recent purchase, I checked Grafs and Wideners and Midway beat both of them plus they had most of the items in stock. I was purchasing equipment rather than supplies so maybe that is what is different.

I just placed an order with Grafs a few days ago for some 6mmBR related items. Here's a comparison of a few items I just ordered:

Forster 6mmBR Ultra Micrometer Seater Die
Grafs: $46.99
Midway: $59.99

REDDING 6MM BR REM TYPE S FULL BUSHING DIE
Grafs: $36.19
Midway: $45.99

REDDING BUSHING .267 TITANIUM COATED BUSHING
Grafs: $16.79
Midway: $19.99

Sierra MatchKing Bullets 243 Caliber, 6mm (243 Diameter) 107 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail Box of 500
Grafs: $108.99
Midway: $120.49

NOTE: Both prices are pulled from each vendor's dealer pricing list.

As you can see, Grafs is far cheaper. I've always told people to use Grafs since they have the better prices for reloading equipment and components.

And for dealers, Graf's uses fair shipping too. They don't tell you shipping on checkout because they actually charge you the actual freight once they package it all up, as opposed to Midway, that uses a calculator in their system that over compensates shipping costs. For non-dealers, Grafs only charges a flat rate handling fee ($4.50), with free shipping.

[ocabj]

And here are some Grafs vs Midway press price comparison:

Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Single Stage Press
Grafs: $107.99
Midway: $117.99

RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Single Stage Press
Grafs: $110.99
Midway: $125.99

RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Single Stage Press Master Kit
Grafs: $241.99 (dealer) or $279.99 (non-dealer + $4.50 handling fee with free shipping)
Midway: $286.99 (+ $27 for shipping to 92508)

[OnSightFirearms]

Thanks for the info on Grafs.. I just trid to order with Wideners yesterday...but they are OUT OF STOCK on lots of poop!

[BKTJ]

Midway is best if you stick to their sale items. What you have to watch with them is backorder items. If you place an order and some of it is backordered you get 2 shipping charges or more. They ship the items as they come is and each is a new shipping charge. I have paid $10 shipping for a $10-$20 item more than once.


TJ