Whittaker price gouge?

[FOWLER2671]

I just ordered 5 bags of reloading brass the other day. Had no complaints on shipping etc...

Turned around and found a bag of 9MM brass (100 rds) Price was fair. Go to check out and shipping is $20???

I live an hour and a half from Whittaker's and I can't see 100 9mm empties that might weigh 2 lbs? I think that is basically a fat handling charge tossed in to boost the margin..

 

[1wildcatfan]

Seen other online sellers do this. Get your attention with decent prices then inflate the shipping. I told one the other day I'd email a UPS shipping label they could use, 60% less than they quoted, they said no dice.

 

[Tankt]

Nice! ^^^^.

Called them on it

 

[Strutter]

I bought 500 rounds of once fired 9mm brass that was polished for 55.00 and free shipping from Precision Brass last week. It looks good.

 

[FOWLER2671]

I bought 500 rounds of once fired 9mm brass that was polished for 55.00 and free shipping from Precision Brass last week. It looks good.

I have some assorted once fired brass but it has yet to show up...

 

[Semp]

Whittaker's has gone downhill after Darrel passed.

 

[1wildcatfan]

I bought 500 rounds of once fired 9mm brass that was polished for 55.00 and free shipping from Precision Brass last week. It looks good.

Buying used brass, do you inspect each piece when you get it? Ever had any issues with split cases, dents, etc.?

 

[FOWLER2671]

Buying used brass, do you inspect each piece when you get it? Ever had any issues with split cases, dents, etc.?

I have some ordered from a place in California... I'm hoping it is decent quality.

What I ordered from Whittaker's was all factory new Winchester in 25WSSM(100 rds) 222 Rem 100 rds and 45ACP 100 rds. ACP was Frontier Brand IIRC.

 

[riverboss]

Buying used brass, do you inspect each piece when you get it? Ever had any issues with split cases, dents, etc.?

I have bought lots of once fired brass for 223 and 9 mm never had any problems.

 

[mmayes]

Whittaker's has gone downhill after Darrel passed.

I never was impressed with Darrel either.

Mayes

 

[Semp]

I never was impressed with Darrel either.

Mayes

Back when he first started his business and worked out of his garage, he under cut everyone. That's how he built the business. You used to be able to buy a used gun with no tax, but not anymore. He would give you a fair trade on a new gun, but not anymore. His new gun prices used to be lower than just about anyone. Now, Rural King and the big box stores are just as competitive on new guns.