By the way...... I went to the Walmart in Columbus. The guy there said that they no longer have the catalog, but if you know what you want he can look it up on his computer and see if they have it.
Wal-Mart.com does not have all the guns that are in Wal-Mart's catalog. Some are on wal-mart.com but I'm not sure if you can order from the website or not. To the OP I do know my local Wal_mart has a catalog. I also know that most of their sales associates are super lazy and tend to not want to look in the catalog. They just like to say No we cannot get that model etc. I usually then ask to speak to the store manager and the associate at the gun counter says well let me double check and usually you can order it. I have bought guns from Wal-mart and it can be a pain in the rear but the savings are usually substantial enough to put up with it. Unfortunately, their gun counter associates tend to be the most lazy individuals you can find.Or you can do it yourself at walmart.com. That is all he is doing, and you won't even have to leave your house. I know you can use a computer since you are posting on here.
Knowing what I know about their practices of demanding a certain price for an item which causes the manufacturer to cut corners and build a special, cheaper version for Walmart distribution, be VERY careful. Make sure the model number in their catalog matches EXACTLY the model on the maker's website.
Totally random example:
[STRIKE]Winchester[/STRIKE] Remington wants Walmart to sell their 870. They suggest a price of $329, which is what everybody else is selling them for. Walmart says "No, it needs to be priced at $275." (which leaves either no margin for [STRIKE]Winchester[/STRIKE] Remington or not enough to stay in the black)
So [STRIKE]Winchester[/STRIKE] Remington creates a "new walmart exclusive" version of the 870. With changes such as lower grade wood furniture, plastic trigger guard instead of metal, MIM parts instead of machined, less stringent QC, etc.
[STRIKE]Winchester[/STRIKE] Remington 870 from everybody else has a model number of 25568 Walmart's model is listed as 25568-WM
Sometimes when you see a much lower price at Walmart, What you are getting is not absolutely identical to what everyone else is selling. Buyer beware.
Last week I asked my local Wal-Mart (Winchester,In) if they still had a catalog. The employee said they had an old one and handed me a 2014, but said they could look up on the computer whatever I wanted. They even turned the computer screen so I could help guide them through the different menus.
Brownsburg Walmart used to. Haven't checked lately. Been put on gun probation.
I'm not standing up for Walmart because there are things I don't like but I know a few people that work there and they were started at a couple bucks above minimum wage. One lady makes 20 bucks an hour as a department manager, more than her husband makes as a maintenance tech at a decent size company.
That's impressive. Maybe all those youtube videos about how much Walmart sucks is making an impact on a corporate level.........I won't hold my breath though.
Don't know I don't watch YouTube videos, but if it is on the Internet it must be true
I've only done it once, you are correct there was no one at the pick up desk. They did come over quickly after seeing me there. I wouldn't make a habit of it, but if I did want a product cheaper than elsewhere, then this is what I would have to put up with.
I guess it depends on how you value your time and how much you may be saving.
As a general rule I no longer support or shop Walmart. Just too many videos and proof of how bad they are for any given city or town.
As I have read many many times here on INGO "Vote with your wallet"
Exactly.
Is it worth the time and agrivation to go into the store and get jacked around to save a few bucks.
If so, have at it.
To me, not worth the time/effort. I will pay the convenience charge (shipping etc) and wait for it. And not from the big Wally either.
Last week I asked my local Wal-Mart (Winchester,In) if they still had a catalog. The employee said they had an old one and handed me a 2014, but said they could look up on the computer whatever I wanted. They even turned the computer screen so I could help guide them through the different menus.