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forum threaddoinky posted Mar 31, 2013 09:39 PM
forum threaddoinky posted Mar 31, 2013 09:39 PM

Using Walmart App on Phone to Find AMMO

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I've been using the Walmart app on my android phone for a good 3-4 weeks now with excellent results. Aquired good amount of 22lrs, 9mm, 380, 7.62 and 223 rounds during that time. Luckly I have 13 walmarts in my city and was able to hit the walmarts that have the ammo in stock.

You can find the free walmart app on android market or itunes. And these are what I learned so far while using it.

1. When it shows the ammo is in stock, it means several things. As soon as the ammo is scanned at the main warehouse, it shows its in stock. That means the ammo is anywhere from the main warehouse, on a truck and being still transported to your walmart. Or, it's sitting in the back of the stockroom at your walmart (in pallets) and not taken out to the floors yet. Or, shady employees are hiding it so they can buy it later.

2. Walmart is the most efficient and has the most advance inventory management in the world. If the employees are telling you different about the app, then they are misinformed or wrong. There are too many coincidence where I went to the walmarts that showed "in stock" and it was there. And too many times, after I buy the last box, 10-30 mins later, it shows "out of stock".

The other day, I went to one of the walmarts early to pick up some 22lrs that shows in stock early in the morning. Was told by the worker there that they didn't get any shipment in that morning. I stated otherwise...... manager even came to me and stated the same thing. Instead of arguing, I left to hit up other walmarts. Came back 1 hr later (app still showing its in stock), sure enough........ after I left, 20 mins later, they brought out that night's ammo shipment. Same again with walmart #2. Worker and manager there swore there was no shipment. But according to the app, the ammo that shows "in stock". changed to "out of stock" by 10am.

3. When it shows "limited stock", it means there are only 1-3 boxes left.

4. Find out when your walmart start selling their ammo. Usually the ammo shipment arrives in the evening and they wont start selling it until the morning. Mine is usually around 7-8am. Every walmart runs different. Some have 3 box limit, some has 1 box limit, some open at 7am, some sell ammo all night. I usually check the inventories at night and plan which walmart to hit in the mornings. Usually the app gets really busy around 6-8am and might crash.

5. The people I've been telling to about the walmart app been getting really lucky. Sure beats waiting in huge lines at bass pro shop or academy. The lines are usually sparse here since not alot know about the app.

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Happen to stumble on a gold mine at glockforum.com forum. Using the Walmart app to scan barcodes off ammo boxes to search certain ammo that is not showing up on the usual search. So naturally they saved the pics of the barcodes. Now I can search for tulammo for 9mm.

Great thanks to the original posters in these threads below.

http://www.glockforum.com/forum/f...mmo-19448/
http://www.glockforum.com/forum/f...sts-19312/

22 Federal target 325 round brick


223 Rem 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket


Tula 9mm FMJ 115 GR 50 RDS PER BOX


Tula 45 Auto FMJ 230 GR 50 RDS PER BOX


American Eagle 40 SW 165 grain


CCI 22lr Mini-Mag
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Federal 5.56 can with 420 rounds M855
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Federal 9mm in 50 round box
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Federal 525 .22 bulk
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Federal Ammunition 223 Rem 55gr Full Metal Jacket
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Federal champion .40 S&W 100rd value pack
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Federal Champion 9mm FMJ 100 rounds
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Federal Champion 230gr. .45 FMJ 50 rounds
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Mini mag 36gr HP
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Remington 180gr .40 Metal Case 250 Rounds
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Tulammo Brass Maxx 223 in 50 round box
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UMC 40S&W 100 round JHP
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WWB 9MM 100 round box
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WWB 100 round bulk 45acp
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WWB 165gr .40 FMJ 100 rounds
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I've been using the Walmart app on my android phone for a good 3-4 weeks now with excellent results. Aquired good amount of 22lrs, 9mm, 380, 7.62 and 223 rounds during that time. Luckly I have 13 walmarts in my city and was able to hit the walmarts that have the ammo in stock.

You can find the free walmart app on android market or itunes. And these are what I learned so far while using it.

1. When it shows the ammo is in stock, it means several things. As soon as the ammo is scanned at the main warehouse, it shows its in stock. That means the ammo is anywhere from the main warehouse, on a truck and being still transported to your walmart. Or, it's sitting in the back of the stockroom at your walmart (in pallets) and not taken out to the floors yet. Or, shady employees are hiding it so they can buy it later.

2. Walmart is the most efficient and has the most advance inventory management in the world. If the employees are telling you different about the app, then they are misinformed or wrong. There are too many coincidence where I went to the walmarts that showed "in stock" and it was there. And too many times, after I buy the last box, 10-30 mins later, it shows "out of stock".

The other day, I went to one of the walmarts early to pick up some 22lrs that shows in stock early in the morning. Was told by the worker there that they didn't get any shipment in that morning. I stated otherwise...... manager even came to me and stated the same thing. Instead of arguing, I left to hit up other walmarts. Came back 1 hr later (app still showing its in stock), sure enough........ after I left, 20 mins later, they brought out that night's ammo shipment. Same again with walmart #2. Worker and manager there swore there was no shipment. But according to the app, the ammo that shows "in stock". changed to "out of stock" by 10am.

3. When it shows "limited stock", it means there are only 1-3 boxes left.

4. Find out when your walmart start selling their ammo. Usually the ammo shipment arrives in the evening and they wont start selling it until the morning. Mine is usually around 7-8am. Every walmart runs different. Some have 3 box limit, some has 1 box limit, some open at 7am, some sell ammo all night. I usually check the inventories at night and plan which walmart to hit in the mornings. Usually the app gets really busy around 6-8am and might crash.

5. The people I've been telling to about the walmart app been getting really lucky. Sure beats waiting in huge lines at bass pro shop or academy. The lines are usually sparse here since not alot know about the app.

****************************************************************************************************************************

Happen to stumble on a gold mine at glockforum.com forum. Using the Walmart app to scan barcodes off ammo boxes to search certain ammo that is not showing up on the usual search. So naturally they saved the pics of the barcodes. Now I can search for tulammo for 9mm.

Great thanks to the original posters in these threads below.

http://www.glockforum.com/forum/f...mmo-19448/
http://www.glockforum.com/forum/f...sts-19312/

22 Federal target 325 round brick


223 Rem 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket


Tula 9mm FMJ 115 GR 50 RDS PER BOX


Tula 45 Auto FMJ 230 GR 50 RDS PER BOX


American Eagle 40 SW 165 grain


CCI 22lr Mini-Mag
http://oi46.tinypic.com/3509zpu.jpg

Federal 5.56 can with 420 rounds M855
http://oi50.tinypic.com/161n5hi.jpg

Federal 9mm in 50 round box
http://oi45.tinypic.com/o32ox.jpg

Federal 525 .22 bulk
http://oi49.tinypic.com/2i8hhjr.jpg

Federal Ammunition 223 Rem 55gr Full Metal Jacket
http://oi46.tinypic.com/aym7fq.jpg

Federal champion .40 S&W 100rd value pack
http://oi50.tinypic.com/33eh74j.jpg

Federal Champion 9mm FMJ 100 rounds
http://oi47.tinypic.com/21ov6rl.jpg

Federal Champion 230gr. .45 FMJ 50 rounds
http://oi48.tinypic.com/2u6zfwl.jpg

Mini mag 36gr HP
http://oi49.tinypic.com/ht7jnr.jpg

Remington 180gr .40 Metal Case 250 Rounds
http://oi50.tinypic.com/2jz9jk.jpg

Tulammo Brass Maxx 223 in 50 round box
http://oi46.tinypic.com/2lvim4x.jpg

UMC 40S&W 100 round JHP
http://oi47.tinypic.com/2ebag53.jpg

WWB 9MM 100 round box
http://oi47.tinypic.com/2ngz9tj.jpg

WWB 100 round bulk 45acp
http://oi45.tinypic.com/9734eh.jpg

WWB 165gr .40 FMJ 100 rounds
http://oi49.tinypic.com/15p3g1u.jpg

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Apr 30, 2013 11:05 PM
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formgenApr 30, 2013 11:05 PM
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This app has worked for me every time. I have scored 800 rounds of 45 and 9mm in the last 3 weeks. Also got 650 rounds of .223!! Almost got some .22 bricks today but I sent the wife and they told her they didn't have any. I know better. Wish I had gone.
May 01, 2013 12:58 PM
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CrazyFooolMay 01, 2013 12:58 PM
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How come when I add it to my list, many of the items don't have images or anyway to search surrounding stores? Some items have the full info while others don't as if its not stocked at all ever
May 01, 2013 05:43 PM
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TFSJakeMay 01, 2013 05:43 PM
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Quote from joepa99 :
Finally had success finding some Remington UMC .223 using the app. I bought the last couple boxes, so I'm going to see how long it takes the app to go from "limited stock" to "out of stock"
About 45 minutes for me.
May 02, 2013 12:01 AM
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dok0619May 02, 2013 12:01 AM
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I gave up trying...every time I call a Walmart near me the tell me they dont have any when it says "Limited stock" and when it says "In stock" later...I've only come close once...the clerk said he sold the last three boxes an hour earlier when it showed in stock...

I finally got 400 rds of winchester at Dick's for 43.99 per 100 value pack. Then got 500 rounds from Cabela's for 37.99 per 100 value pack...no tax and joined got their Visa card so I only have to pay $5 shipping on my orders regardless of quantity.....
May 02, 2013 01:19 PM
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formgenMay 02, 2013 01:19 PM
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got 1665 .22lr and 300 9mm today!!
May 02, 2013 06:11 PM
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SuperorbMay 02, 2013 06:11 PM
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I know the current situation has many people saying to buy ANY 22LR you can find, but if I want to be picky and only go for good ammo what should I be looking for? The Federal 550 and Remington 225 packs? I've heard nothing but problems from the WWB 22LR.
May 02, 2013 09:34 PM
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jeepdogMay 02, 2013 09:34 PM
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Quote from dok0619 :
I gave up trying...every time I call a Walmart near me the tell me they dont have any when it says "Limited stock" and when it says "In stock" later...I've only come close once...the clerk said he sold the last three boxes an hour earlier when it showed in stock...

I finally got 400 rds of winchester at Dick's for 43.99 per 100 value pack. Then got 500 rounds from Cabela's for 37.99 per 100 value pack...no tax and joined got their Visa card so I only have to pay $5 shipping on my orders regardless of quantity.....
Seems a little pricey.

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May 03, 2013 05:36 AM
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TFSJakeMay 03, 2013 05:36 AM
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Quote from jeepdog :
Seems a little pricey.
Seems that way because it is.
May 04, 2013 02:13 AM
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CrazyFooolMay 04, 2013 02:13 AM
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hi, so can somebody that knows, answer my question? I've created a walmart list with all these barcodes. I can only search 3 items. The others are listed but there's no picture nor is there product info when i click on it on my phone. are you guys able to search for all these ammo on your phone?
May 05, 2013 03:53 AM
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dok0619May 05, 2013 03:53 AM
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Quote from jeepdog :
Seems a little pricey.
If I want to go shoot..its my only choice... basically .44 cents and .38 cents per round. I havent been able to find any bulk deals at all in my area for .40 cal... but considering Sports Authority wanted 36.99 for a 50pack of Winchesters...I felt like I was lucky to get the same ammo at 43.99 and 37.99 per 100 rounds instead...
May 06, 2013 03:42 PM
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thirdeye82May 06, 2013 03:42 PM
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I haven't checked in on this thread in a while. Just got back from WM this morning where I scored 150 more rounds of Remingtion brand 223. I have been buying ammo regularly at both of my local WM stores ever since this thread was started. Will keep giving as many reps as I can to OP. Thanks again.
May 07, 2013 02:57 AM
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SuperorbMay 07, 2013 02:57 AM
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Quote from Superorb :
I know the current situation has many people saying to buy ANY 22LR you can find, but if I want to be picky and only go for good ammo what should I be looking for? The Federal 550 and Remington 225 packs? I've heard nothing but problems from the WWB 22LR.
Anyone?
May 07, 2013 01:02 PM
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LiveFreeorDieMay 07, 2013 01:02 PM
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Quote from Superorb :
Anyone?
I'm also staying clear of the WWB as I've had issues in the past with it. Unable to find Federal 550 as of yet, got 3 boxes of Federal Auto Match 325 last week and just got 3 x 100 CCI yesterday. Never tried the Remington, but I'd try that over the WWB.
May 24, 2013 05:08 PM
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SuperorbMay 24, 2013 05:08 PM
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So one WM has showed stock for the past few days on some 50packs of .22 ammo and my wife went last night at 5pm to check on her way home from work. Guy in sporting goods said they had none and then said the inventory is off when my wife said her phone shows stock. She went to customer service and their computer showed 40 in the back. Talked to store manager who said they sell them at 7am. But, now at 11am they're still showing In Stock. What's the deal?

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May 31, 2013 04:51 PM
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takenby3not24May 31, 2013 04:51 PM
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Quote from Superorb :
So one WM has showed stock for the past few days on some 50packs of .22 ammo and my wife went last night at 5pm to check on her way home from work. Guy in sporting goods said they had none and then said the inventory is off when my wife said her phone shows stock. She went to customer service and their computer showed 40 in the back. Talked to store manager who said they sell them at 7am. But, now at 11am they're still showing In Stock. What's the deal?

I am trying to figure out what app to use fer wm app that will let me know what inventory is coming in and when, I too am looking fer the . 22 long ammo, but can not seem to find any or have luck tying to figure out an app that will help, if u can give me any info I would greatly appreciate it, ty Jennifer my email is: [email protected]

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