I bought a 1911 last month and am still breaking it in, so while I was at Walmart the other day I stopped by the ammo counter. I am having a hard time making out what the price labels across the way from me are listed at. The price is big enough but they use a small print on what the item is. So, I asked the clerk how much does a box of .45 ACP cost. The guy looks at me and says we don't have 45 ACP, but we do got 45 Auto for $20 a box. I am thinking WTH? Needless to say I went to a real LGS and bought in bulk today at a much better price.
You would think they could hire better for the sporing goods desk at Walmart
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Had someone at Gander Mountain say the same thing to me a couple of years ago.
You think WM has hiring standards? LOL Have you looked around at ALL while in there? 
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They actually do run background checks and other such stuff.You think WM has hiring standards? LOL Have you looked around at ALL while in there?
So you have to pass a background check, have a pulse, and be somewhat mobile, but you don't have to correctly answer 1.02-0.05 nor know how to put your shoes on the correct feet.
Never over estimate a WM store employee.
Uhhh, why not just walk around the counter? I know it feels wrong the first few times, but so did open carry. Try it, you'll like it.
This is today's internet winner. And it makes you wonder who else has a top secret security clearance.
They know me pretty good at the ammo counter, so I usually do ok.
But yeah, that's if anyone is there. They've kept someone handy recently with all the fishing/license stuff.
When no-one is there, look up into the camera and wave your arms....
"Attention sporting goods. Code 3. Friday at the ammo counter again. Repeat, Friday at the ammo counter.."
Usually 20 seconds or so someone comes over.
But yeah, that's if anyone is there. They've kept someone handy recently with all the fishing/license stuff.
When no-one is there, look up into the camera and wave your arms....
"Attention sporting goods. Code 3. Friday at the ammo counter again. Repeat, Friday at the ammo counter.."
Usually 20 seconds or so someone comes over.
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A minimum wage clerk at a big box store didn't know the ins and outs of the product? Shocking.
I'd have just said, ".45 ACP and 45 Auto are the same thing, what's the price?" There's no benefit in getting worked up over little things.
We don't get mad when the kid stocking the veggies isn't a classically trained chef, right?
I'd have just said, ".45 ACP and 45 Auto are the same thing, what's the price?" There's no benefit in getting worked up over little things.
We don't get mad when the kid stocking the veggies isn't a classically trained chef, right?
This is today's internet winner. And it makes you wonder who else has a top secret security clearance.
Hillary Clinton and Huma Abedin still have their security clearance. That they ever to begin with should scare you enough to clear up constipation.
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The person who works sporting goods at my Walmart runs to the back the moment I set foot in the department. I literally have to try and sneak up on her if I want any ammo from the case or hope another customer has her trapped at the register and then I just get in line.
Yeah, about one small step above the Nights Watch.
If you took all of the brains from all of the employees in a Wal Mart and put them into a quart jar you'd still have room for a pint of strawberries.
Of course if you took all of the wages from all of the same Wal Mart employees and put them in the same quart jar you'd be a nickel short of a deli dinner.
What makes us expect anything more?? Remember the old saying, "You get what you pay for"........
Of course if you took all of the wages from all of the same Wal Mart employees and put them in the same quart jar you'd be a nickel short of a deli dinner.
What makes us expect anything more?? Remember the old saying, "You get what you pay for"........
Why spend the money if you have a pint of strawberries?
If that were me I'd either shop elsewhere or get that fine woman fired.
On a second thought, how's your hygiene?
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I'll have you know I bathe monthly and put on deodorant every Sunday if I remember. I see no reason to go and put on cologne, I just want to buy ammo not marry the woman.If that were me I'd either shop elsewhere or get that fine woman fired.
On a second thought, how's your hygiene?
Mine too! I make a practice to get behind the counter and call the managers office (the directory is usually on a sticker on the handset) and ask for help. There's usually always an interesting discussion as a result, and I always get a "sales associate".
Next time this happens, I'll look for the paging number. That could be even more fun.
Store management really doesn't like you to use their stuff.
So you're exceeding the social norms for Walmart.
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This has been my experience. I usually ask 4 to 5 employees to find the magic key wizard of the sacred ammo cabinet but this typically doesn't get it done. I then call the store while standing at said cabinet and ask an employee to send help. This tactic has worked better than asking in person for whatever reason. The person answering the phone is usually a little confused as to why I am calling from inside the store but I clear that up for them in a hurry.
Oddly enough @Slacker and I went in there a week ago to get some fishing supplies and there was an employee there. He promptly asked if he could help us. I was shocked but then he proceeded to tell us that he couldn't ring up the worms and fishing pole that was less than 8 ft from the counter he was standing at and that we would need to walk to electronics section to check out.
I stopped buying ammo at Walmart as it's abundantly clear they don't care about selling it.
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This. Costs a little upfront to get into and that usually deters a lot of folks from doing it. Had I not gotten my initial equipment cheap I'm not sure if I'd ever done it. Totally worth it
You know, this has me thinking. For those that live where QT convenience stores are, you know they have competent employees, as does Chik-fil-a. Where do they find their employees? My local WM sporting dept. guy will invite you behind the counter to look yourself, as he can't see it either, he's probably 80 to 85 years old.
I would answer that question, but then would become an immediate target for every 'social justice' group on Earth. And probably a few other groups as well.
I get what you're saying, but I travel for work and will tell you, i have experienced some diversity at both (QT and CF) and the quality of service never wavered.I would answer that question, but then would become an immediate target for every 'social justice' group on Earth. And probably a few other groups as well.
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They just started selling rifles at my local Walmart in Greensboro. The guy working the counter told me its a pain to have them there now because of all the paperwork etc he now has to do. I am not surprised since selling guns may be a little higher skill level than some Walmart clerks can handle.
The gun selection was mostly bolt action rifles and shotguns. No Black guns in the case.
The gun selection was mostly bolt action rifles and shotguns. No Black guns in the case.
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At least in the case of CFA, I know training goes a long way. They do have a selective hiring process, but they also know how to produce good employees. I have a cousin who has worked his way up the ladder and is looking at opening his own store. High standards for those on the job produce good results. You can hire people from various backgrounds, but if you give people room to perform lazily and sloppily, they will take it.
You know you're right about CFA. They're always competent and they retain their folks too. Being in management, that's not a trivial accomplishment. While I'm engineering not fast food , I can imagine it's even harder to keep good folks in ff biz.
Yeah, this takes him away from all the fun , glamourous tasks, like straightening the inventory on the shelves and returning the shopping carts from the parking lot.
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Not sure who is worse, Wal Mart or Duham's sporting goods.
Racial diversity is not the issue. The quality of the people is usually evident by dress and appearance.
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I used to be the Sporting Goods guy at a Walmart. Trust me the customers are way worse than the staff.
I had three yuppies come in one afternoon, browse around a bit then come to the counter. I did the mandatory polite version of "Hi, what do you want?" And the Alpha Yuppie reaches under his sweater veat, pulls out a chrome Walther PPK and points it right at my face.
"I need more bullets for this, we shot them all and want to go to the range."
After the "ohshit" moment I take the gun from the guy in a mostly polite fashion, pull the mag and chamber check it. It was fortunately empty. He asked me why I was doing that. I told him if he'd done that in most gun stores he'd get thrown out or shot. He told me he has never been to a gun store, his Father gave him the gun when he went to TN for Christmas. I sold him ammo and got him out of there ASAP before I got into trouble for explaining his various crimes.
Them I got called to the back to help move dogfood. Sporting Goods is constantly called to be elsewhere in my experience.
I had three yuppies come in one afternoon, browse around a bit then come to the counter. I did the mandatory polite version of "Hi, what do you want?" And the Alpha Yuppie reaches under his sweater veat, pulls out a chrome Walther PPK and points it right at my face.
"I need more bullets for this, we shot them all and want to go to the range."
After the "ohshit" moment I take the gun from the guy in a mostly polite fashion, pull the mag and chamber check it. It was fortunately empty. He asked me why I was doing that. I told him if he'd done that in most gun stores he'd get thrown out or shot. He told me he has never been to a gun store, his Father gave him the gun when he went to TN for Christmas. I sold him ammo and got him out of there ASAP before I got into trouble for explaining his various crimes.
Them I got called to the back to help move dogfood. Sporting Goods is constantly called to be elsewhere in my experience.
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Our WM is very country. It's not like the WM's in the suburbs where most of the customers are like regular people. We're in a mostly country/hillbilly area and the folks you see in the place make for 5 star people-watchin'.
There's several employees that have been there for years. They're good people who try and I always seek them out if I can. I've often complimented them on their resilience with the people they have to deal with everyday.
That's how often I tend to see someone at the counter as well. There was a line of people at the desk getting fishing gear when I arrived. Normally I have to spend 15 minutes trying to find someone to help me. I should try calling the store next time like someone else mentioned in this thread. It would probably be quicker than looking for the master of the keys to open the case for me.