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Posted: 1/8/2016 3:34:48 PM EDT

I just clicked on Wideners and the site is totally different said it was updated.

So, I went to look for a few things and they were not there.
Then I looked for some regular things and the prices were much higher.
So I called and talked with one of the ladies and she did not know what was now available and I jokingly said did Stan (Widener) sell the business and she got confused and said hold on.

She came back and said they sold the web site. I pressed further and she finally admitted it has been sold and the name is now owned by someone else and she had no idea what they at Wideners were doing and what was happening to them.

I have spent 100K+++ in the last 10 years and they have been (along with SGA from 2011) where I got almost all my ammo and various other goodies including virtually all my reloading bullets (about 350,000 of them).

They have been so good to work with, always ready to help when I called the very few times orders were not perfect and they made them good, sometimes with extras immediately.

Personally this is a huge blow and will have a big impact on me as the new site prices are substantially higher
Example CCI Blazer Brass 9MM 124gr was $9.50 a box/50 ($190.00/1,000) and is now $228.75 a case
That is typical across the board but also many items previously carried are not on the site at all

This is a sad day for ammo buyers and reloaders in the USA and the original Wideners will be missed

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:40:01 PM EDT

[#1]

That sucks, I liked Widener's.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:40:42 PM EDT

[#2]

CRAP.... I was looking to get some more IMI.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:41:50 PM EDT

[#3]

Wow. Damn, that sucks.

They've been one of the first go to places for me, guess we'll have to see how the new owners stack up. Doesn't sound good though.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:42:08 PM EDT

[#4]

Damn.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:42:44 PM EDT

[#5]

That does suck, I spoke with them yesterday regarding an order that I have been waiting on. Fucker better show up.
$360.00 worth of bullets.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:43:42 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/8/2016 3:44:09 PM EDT

[#7]

Goddamn it.

Their prices were good enough that the last thing I bought from them was a pallet of Wolf Gold. Yes, a pallet, as in I sent my guys in the shop dump truck for pickup and they loaded it with a forklift. 75 cases.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:44:36 PM EDT

[#8]

dang. that sucks.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:44:52 PM EDT

[#9]

Wow. I just received M1a Checkmate mags and AR mags from them. I guess that might be the last order.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:44:55 PM EDT

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I have spent 100K+++ in the last 10 years and they have been (along with SGA from 2011) where I got almost all my ammo and various other goodies including virtually all my reloading bullets (about 350,000 of them).

Amateur

Just joking, serious numbers waaaay above mine. Thanks for posting will (sadly) check it out.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:44:56 PM EDT

[#11]

I'm curious about the firearms and surplus that used to be on the site as well.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:46:10 PM EDT

[#12]

why do people think that selling a buisness is always a negative thing. they are sold all the time with no change in the structure. never know maybe they will offer more stuff at better prices

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:47:22 PM EDT

[#13]

ALL the bulk IMI is gone from the site.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:48:13 PM EDT

[#14]

PIN/STICKY this thread.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:49:40 PM EDT

[#15]

Damn!

Where's the IMI ammo?!?"

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:49:46 PM EDT

[#16]

I just checked the powder out, not a single 1lb powder container listed, they have powder in-stock, all 8 lbs (a few 4's).

ETA No primers period (in-stock), maybe they are changing inventory over but this seems odd (-0- primers).

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:50:09 PM EDT

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did you read the part he posted about the price increase on the 9MM already?

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:51:06 PM EDT

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That sucks, I liked Widener's.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:53:35 PM EDT

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Interesting. Don't think I've gotten a sale email from them all week.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:55:03 PM EDT

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No more M193 for $199/1200 shipped!?!

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:55:49 PM EDT

[#21]

When I win Mega Millions, I'm going to buy up businesses and charge more for Everything and make even more millions!

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:56:21 PM EDT

[#22]

That sucks, I bought a shitload of bullets from them.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:57:26 PM EDT

[#23]

New owner .......Michael Bloomberg going out of business sale soon. That was actually on that cock suckers strategy list was to buy out gun/ammo shops just to close them down.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:58:00 PM EDT

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I haven't ordered anything from them in about 6 months, primarily because I don't need anything. If the price increase is like that across the board, then whoever bought the company is pricing themselves out of widener's market.

With that kinda of increase, they're probably now more expensive than AIM on ammunition prices. If they got rid of specialty reloader stuff, then the store is now just another online dealer with little to nothing separating it from anyone else. I'll have to go take a look and see if my statements are correct and if they are, that'll be a real shame.

Posted: 1/8/2016 3:58:02 PM EDT

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Their prices were good enough that the last thing I bought from them was a pallet of Wolf Gold. Yes, a pallet, as in I sent my guys in the shop dump truck for pickup and they loaded it with a forklift. 75 cases.

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Clearly I'm not doing this right- but then, I don't have a dock or a forklift.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:00:43 PM EDT

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Most of the times a nice mom and pop business gets sold, the new owners fuck everything up because of greed.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:02:08 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/8/2016 4:05:25 PM EDT

[#28]

No more guns.......

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:05:51 PM EDT

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Hmm, really makes you think. I wouldn't put it past them.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:07:19 PM EDT

[#30]

Looks like IMI is no longer sold there

Welp, they are off my list.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:09:39 PM EDT

[#31]

I should have purchased more of the amscorp 45acp heads for 109 delivered. None showing now.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:09:43 PM EDT

[#32]

Cocksucking motherfucking god damn fucking shit.

My go to ammo place.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:12:18 PM EDT

[#33]

I noticed the IMI was gone for a while. Damn, I liked them.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:13:02 PM EDT

[#34]

i went to buy a p83 that they had had forever and it was suddenly gone. i was sad.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:13:32 PM EDT

[#35]

Damn.

Just got my order from them last week.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:14:06 PM EDT

[#36]

Bummer. They always had some fair deals.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:15:05 PM EDT

[#37]

Hate to hear that.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:15:10 PM EDT

[#38]

She told me all orders made will be shipped from the old warehouse (The real Wideners)

I had recently ordered one pack of 124gr 9MM (2,000) just a small restock (I had ordered 14K 9MM a couple months ago) and was going to order another 4K and 4K 230gr 45ACP bullets next week.

When I clicked "My account" on the new site (same link) it said I had never made any orders.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:20:18 PM EDT

[#39]

Hornady Bullets

There are no products matching the selection.

Guess ill never buy from them again .....

Cant beat .......$81 for 1000 .224 55gr fmj

Or the IMI 9mm was a steal !

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:21:51 PM EDT

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I guess you didn't read the op, prices are already up across the board. I have spent a lot of money their myself over the years and was one of the first stops when I am shopping for reloading supplies . They didn't need more stuff they already had everything most people would need.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:22:13 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/8/2016 4:22:13 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/8/2016 4:22:46 PM EDT

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Damn, just bought 40 D&H FDE 30 rounders for $8 each a week and a half ago...just showed up yesterday.

Now they're on the website for $13

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:23:42 PM EDT

[#44]

Web site looks much better. Time will tell how things will turn out.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:24:59 PM EDT

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That was the last purchase I made just a few weeks ago. A case of IMI 9mm. My favorite fmj of all time.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:27:32 PM EDT

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SGammo has the best prices on this stuff

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:28:07 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/8/2016 4:30:35 PM EDT

[#48]

That's sad. I loved that m193. Hopefully someone else can step up and provide similarly.

Posted: 1/8/2016 4:31:00 PM EDT

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That was the last purchase I made just a few weeks ago. A case of IMI 9mm. My favorite fmj of all time.

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That was the last purchase I made just a few weeks ago. A case of IMI 9mm. My favorite fmj of all time.

I got in on the 9MM (and picked up another case of 1200M193). I picked up 2 of the 115gr FMJ at $189/1K and 2 of the 115gr JHP for 219/1k a real steal fro SD nine

One day we will tell our grand children about a place where IMI was stacked deep and sold cheap and they will ask us to tell the great story over and over while others scoff and say such a web site never existed.

Ah Wideners, another good one gone