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G.A. Heath wrote:Grocery Stores bag your products and, sometimes depending on the store, carry out for you as a service. Ask them not to and they won't. If they refuse, or it upsets you, take your business elsewhere. That is what I do in regards to Academy, it'll work for you as well.

Doesn't really bother me at all. I was trying to use sarcasm.

To me, the extra minute or so that the Academy employee holds onto my purchase after I have paid for it really isn't that concerning. Especially given that this has only happened on 20% of my purchases there (2 out of 10). There is almost always a delay of some sort from the time you pay until you physically get to hold the thing you bought and an extra minute or so really isn't that big of a deal. After all, the place you pay is extremely close to the front door.

Others may disagree, but that is my opinion.

RECIT wrote:I've had it both ways in the same store here in Rosenberg. It didn't bother me either way. It is a company policy that I can live with.

Both ways, even in the same store. Usually, they leave me at the front register, but I believe 2 of my 9 purchases, they walked the extra 20 feet to the front door. I'm normally a stickler for my rights, but I wasn't too upset by them physically holding my property for an extra 30 seconds or so after I have paid for it.

I just bought a gun from an individual and it took him over a minute to hand me the gun after I had given him the cash! That also didn't really bother me. I guess I'm just an easy going guy on this point. Of course don't get me started on the grocery stores that continue holding MY stuff while they put it in bags long after I have finished paying (sometimes that can be up to a 2-3 minute delay).

RiverCity.45 wrote:

Carry-a-Kimber wrote:I like Academy, they usually have fair prices on ammo, camping gear, and clothes. That said, I would NEVER buy a firearm there. From what I heard it takes anywhere from 2 hours to all day to complete a firearms transaction there. I prefer to buy online and do a transfer through a forum member, or use the classifieds on the forum.

I have purchased several guns at Academy. It's never taken me more than 20 mins, once the transaction started. 2 hrs to a day? Someone has been exaggerating a wee bit if that's the story you've heard.

I read one experience on this forum where someone claimed that it took them several hours. Other than that, I don't think I've seen or heard any claims of the process taking more than 30 minutes or so. Personally, I've bought 9 guns from various Academy locations, and my max wait time was 40 minutes. That was a day when they were absolutely slammed. Typically, its closer to 15-20 minutes.

I also don't really get the complaint about being escorted to the front door. The person walking with you is usually friendly and I have a good conversation in the 5 minute walk.

My only knock on Academy is that most of the folks working their gun counter are not real knowledgable. It's definitely not a good place to do research on guns, but there are plenty of other sources for information that can help you decide what you want. They are also not real knowledgable on golf clubs or anything else. If you need expert advice, go elsewhere. If you know what you want, and are looking for a good price, then Academy is a good choice, IMHO.