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I just went to Walmart. I always check their ammo as I do a lot of trap and sporting clays. There was a young man restacking the display. I asked what the price was on the Winchester AA gray super handicaps. He found a tag in the pile and scanned it. It came up 3.99 per box. I try to be a good person and said that I thought he may have grabbed the wrong tag. His response was, " I can read, SIR". It was very smart assy. I responded with, " OK, fill up the cart" I got 9 cases for $360 bucks. I actually felt guilty after I got home. I let my emotions make me do something I think was wrong. What are your thoughts. I know Walmart won't go broke, but did I just sell out?

Well, the employee was wrong, but you were not buying the shells from him. Wallmart is the one that got took. The employee doesn't know or care.
No chance Wall mart will even notice the loss of $$. I have accidentally not scanned items in my buggy at the self checkout and noticed when I got to the truck. Even though it may have been only a dollar or two item I still went back in and paid for it. And yes the Wallmart employee looked at me like I was crazy for comming back to pay, but it would be stealing otherwise, and I hate a thief.
I also firmly believe when you do steal you will loose several times over the value of what you've stolen. I've seen it happen more than once to people I work with that Bragg about getting over on someone, it never fails something happens and they loose more than they gained by the thievery.
I'd go back to wallmart explain it to a manager and possibly they may say don't worry about it then you'll have a clear conscience and the deal on the shells

Personally I wouldn't have done it. Sounds like the guy needs his job. I hope he doesn't get fired.

As a side note I bought 12 gallon pots from lowes. The lady only rang up half. I didn't realize until I went to the truck and looked at it closer. I walked back in and paid for the other 6. I slept better.

Walmart should train their employees better, not only in proper price marking but also in proper customer service. You have nothing to feel bad about.  :icon_thumright:

Would you return to the store if you discovered he had overcharged you???

You want to get stupid after I try to do right, b
I'll get stupid right there with you.

Quote from: guesswho on February 09, 2019, 03:03:58 PM
You want to get stupid after I try to do right, b
I'll get stupid right there with you.

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Just got back from Walmart, my conscience got to me. I explained it to the manager and that I would return the ammo. He was cool, he said that the price I paid was authorized by the employee who was his representative. I told him that I couldn't be responsible for someone getting fired and he actually shook my hand. He said the employee has an attitude problem, but wasn't getting fired. I offered again to make it right and he said, " It's all good"  I feel better and he gave me the deal. I would have missed every dam bird with those shells if I didn't go back. Thanks for your input, but I already knew what to do. Dam that good role model, lol. Shoot straight ????????????

That's the thing, in almost every situation a store honors the price, even if it was mislabeled or you were quoted the wrong price by the employee. Especially after the employee copped a tude and got lippy with you, I'd have walked away with my ammo and not felt bad about it at all. You're a good man Zelmo.

Quote from: zelmo1 on February 09, 2019, 04:23:45 PM
Just got back from Walmart, my conscience got to me. I explained it to the manager and that I would return the ammo. He was cool, he said that the price I paid was authorized by the employee who was his representative. I told him that I couldn't be responsible for someone getting fired and he actually shook my hand. He said the employee has an attitude problem, but wasn't getting fired. I offered again to make it right and he said, " It's all good"  I feel better and he gave me the deal. I would have missed every dam bird with those shells if I didn't go back. Thanks for your input, but I already knew what to do. Dam that good role model, lol. Shoot straight ????????????

Imo that says alot about you...Sometimes I feel my conscience is a curse,but in all reality I wouldnt want it any other way. You have to be able to live with yourself and I commend you sir.. :icon_thumright:

I see and understand it both ways , but i glad you tried to make it right ...you made a good decision ....

What do these normally go for?

We need more people in this world like you Zelmo. Choice well made. :icon_thumright:

You done an honorable thing for sure and most of all it cleared your conscience. If your guilty in your own mind your guilty. As for if it was wrong, no it was not. I worked at a retail big box store part time as a supplement to my retirement for 5 years. The manager had to honor the price. He is right, an employee represents the company and if he quotes you a price that is legally your price. The issue then is between the store and employee. I had authority to change price on many items if it was a priority move and we needed the stock to clear space. We had an on old saying, there is the price and then there is the make it disappear price. We many times sold stuff at a loss to "make it disappear". Most times employees tip friends and family to these deals and the public never sees it. I got lucky and got the "make it disappear price". I once bought a whole outbuilding for $50.00. So ease your mind and if it happens again buy with a clear conscience.

Thanks guys, I am selfish, I went back for me. My soul is in tact, that's all I can take with me when I leave this rock. The shells are usually 9.49. They sometimes do a throwback to 7.49 so I check every time I go there.  :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an

What Walmart was this? Asking for a friend...


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Quote from: zelmo1 on February 09, 2019, 04:23:45 PM
Just got back from Walmart, my conscience got to me. I explained it to the manager and that I would return the ammo. He was cool, he said that the price I paid was authorized by the employee who was his representative. I told him that I couldn't be responsible for someone getting fired and he actually shook my hand. He said the employee has an attitude problem, but wasn't getting fired. I offered again to make it right and he said, " It's all good"  I feel better and he gave me the deal. I would have missed every dam bird with those shells if I didn't go back. Thanks for your input, but I already knew what to do. Dam that good role model, lol. Shoot straight ????????????

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Now...enjoy those shells!

Good man.

Glad you went back, you are a good man for. 
Now the ammo should have no misses!

You did the right thing. I had a clerk at Bass Pro one time charge me $12.99 for a whole case of steel shot. I mentioned that was wrong, it was $12.99 x 10. He thanked me. I told him doing the right thing mattered more to me than the cost of some shells. Much like it did with you.

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If that's what the price tag said then so be it.

I had a new scope for my slug gun ring up stupid low one time.  Brought it to their attention.  Lady behind me in line commended me for doing the right thing in front of her kids and the manager gave me a $50 gift card for my honesty.  Good day all around!

Galatians  VI,  Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.  Bless You.

You did the right thing.....if you hadn't you probably would have missed a few extra clays using those shells :)

Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on February 09, 2019, 05:01:23 PM

Quote from: zelmo1 on February 09, 2019, 04:23:45 PM
Just got back from Walmart, my conscience got to me. I explained it to the manager and that I would return the ammo. He was cool, he said that the price I paid was authorized by the employee who was his representative. I told him that I couldn't be responsible for someone getting fired and he actually shook my hand. He said the employee has an attitude problem, but wasn't getting fired. I offered again to make it right and he said, " It's all good"  I feel better and he gave me the deal. I would have missed every dam bird with those shells if I didn't go back. Thanks for your input, but I already knew what to do. Dam that good role model, lol. Shoot straight ????????????

Imo that says alot about you...Sometimes I feel my conscience is a curse,but in all reality I wouldnt want it any other way. You have to be able to live with yourself and I commend you sir.. :icon_thumright:

Right there, you did right! I would have done the same if had happened.

Having worked in the retail environment for the past 25+ years I have seen a lot with customers and employees, Yes we honor pricing errors, pretty much have to, but in case would have limited the number of boxes bought. Sounded like the "kid" needs some customer service skills...


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I've read many times smart shoppers always negotiate at all stores. I see this as you negotiated a better price. So not quite the same thing you're buying a car salesman says car is 15000, you point out sticker says 20000. He says yes but it's 15. So you buy car. Are you going to feel guilty and go back and pay the extra 5? Just think of it as you negotiated a great price. Bubba

Quote from: ChiefBubba on February 10, 2019, 07:47:53 AM
I've read many times smart shoppers always negotiate at all stores. I see this as you negotiated a better price. So not quite the same thing you're buying a car salesman says car is 15000, you point out sticker says 20000. He says yes but it's 15. So you buy car. Are you going to feel guilty and go back and pay the extra 5? Just think of it as you negotiated a great price. Bubba

Some people don't understand,but us guys with a conscience can't trick ourselves into believing we did right when actually we did wrong. Your either born with it or it's instilled into you. :whip2: by strick parenting growing up..

What was the price of the bennelli SBE3 ?

Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on February 10, 2019, 08:02:35 AM

Quote from: ChiefBubba on February 10, 2019, 07:47:53 AM
I've read many times smart shoppers always negotiate at all stores. I see this as you negotiated a better price. So not quite the same thing you're buying a car salesman says car is 15000, you point out sticker says 20000. He says yes but it's 15. So you buy car. Are you going to feel guilty and go back and pay the extra 5? Just think of it as you negotiated a great price. Bubba

Some people don't understand,but us guys with a conscience can't trick ourselves into believing we did right when actually we did wrong. Your either born with it or it's instilled into you. :whip2: by strick parenting growing up..

So was at a gun show recently asked a dealer about 2 cases of gun Ammo and he dropped the price 30 bucks and I took it. So if this was a big box store I should feel guilty that I got a better price? Or did I just rob this guy of 30 bucks and now my conscience says I have to give it back? My conscience is clear. Bubba

I'd say you got them on clearance.

I bought some Leupold Acadia binos for $59 and a vx2 3-9x40 for $49. I'd not sweat $3.99 for some shells.

They clearanced out Marlin 1895's in 45/70 for $139 last year.

My conscience is clear now, I made my choice and would do it again. I only judge myself. I feel that we are all right here. Thanks for all your thoughts. ????????????

You sir are an honorable man

Quote from: zelmo1 on February 09, 2019, 07:11:38 PM
Thanks guys, I am selfish, I went back for me. My soul is in tact, that's all I can take with me when I leave this rock. The shells are usually 9.49. They sometimes do a throwback to 7.49 so I check every time I go there.  :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an

You did an honorable thing, sir. Don`t know how old you are or if you have kids at home, but if you do, you set a great example for them. The mere fact that your post has engendered such interest illustrates the sad fact that such acts as the one you took, and the feelings that prompted it, are far from the norm in our society today. You did the right thing, and so did the Walmart manager.

Here is a link to the marlin, just put in your zip code.  You might get lucky


https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker?sku=3138485

Quote from: ChiefBubba on February 10, 2019, 08:24:45 AM

Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on February 10, 2019, 08:02:35 AM

Quote from: ChiefBubba on February 10, 2019, 07:47:53 AM
I've read many times smart shoppers always negotiate at all stores. I see this as you negotiated a better price. So not quite the same thing you're buying a car salesman says car is 15000, you point out sticker says 20000. He says yes but it's 15. So you buy car. Are you going to feel guilty and go back and pay the extra 5? Just think of it as you negotiated a great price. Bubba

Some people don't understand,but us guys with a conscience can't trick ourselves into believing we did right when actually we did wrong. Your either born with it or it's instilled into you. :whip2: by strick parenting growing up..

So was at a gun show recently asked a dealer about 2 cases of gun Ammo and he dropped the price 30 bucks and I took it. So if this was a big box store I should feel guilty that I got a better price? Or did I just rob this guy of 30 bucks and now my conscience says I have to give it back? My conscience is clear. Bubba

You said dealer, the dealer was selling the shells his call not the same thing. And you will never get over on a car dealership, about like a casino. It's all about ones character. After all the back slapping I wonder how it would have ended if every person that commented said screw Wallmart would the OP have still went back? If so why the need to ask the question if he already had the answer?

So to recap what we're all assuming is the kid got it wrong and it wasn't just a Roll Back or marked down item. And I'm untrustworthy and have no conscience!  :blob10: :blob10:
Bubba

This pack of Winchester's may be $5 depending where you are and if they're on clearance.

All you need is an sku to check

It is too bad that you felt like the associate was short with you,there is no excuse for treating a customer like that,anytime.I do however believe that the manager who told you that the associate had an "attitude problem" showed a lack of leadership and managing skills.He should have done what he did and spoke with the associate about the issue alone and not "insulted" him towards you or any other customer.I do believe you are rewarded in life for doing good,and you definitely did good.

You did right Zelmo.
Seen Winchester steel at walmart for 4 bucks a box just last month. Bought a Mossy oak Break up country mid layer thinsulate jacket for 5 bucks at that time also.
Just this past summer got a Weatherby Deluxe wood rifle marked 689 bucks for 350. Synthetic ones were 250 . I know a few guys who bought 4 or more. 30.06, 270, 308, 243. Along with federal blue box ammo in those calibers for 10 bucks.
Two years back or so . You all remember turkey thugs for 2.50 a box , XX black box for 3.00.
A few years back i got Remington STS handicap loads for 5 a box.
Walmart not my favorite store of course , but when they do this i buy.
After season clearance , after Christmas or stock liquidation? Ask them at the sporting goods department, are you sure and buy the heck out of it with a clear conscious. :thanks:

I think  the honest and honorable thing to do is to check if there was a mistake and that is what you did. On the other hand a quoted price is the price. Either is legal and your right to take, but honorable and ethical are different things. we've had some pretty deep discussions on ethics here before. Legal doesn't always equal ethical. The golden rule applies, do unto others as you would have them do unto you! Like I said earlier sometimes stores are just wanting things to go away to make room. I once sold 5 skids of product for basically $1.00 an item. My manager told me to make it disappear, I made the customer a deal...take all five skids and you get the bargain of your life. Of course I cleared it with my manager first.