Anthony's Firearm Warehouse

Does anyone have any experience with Anthony's Firearm Warehouse (West Virginia)? I bought a few items on backorder. Springfield Saint Edge in Sept, and (2) 1,000 rounds of 5.56 ammo (Sept and Nov). None have arrived. They make you pay full price to backorder anything (but it is discounted from what street prices are). Online reviews are mixed with a lot of complaints but seem to get resolved with refunds.

I get the same exact "we haven't forgotten about you" email every Monday. I know in we are in very tough times buying firearms and ammo. Springfield confirmed they are currently 9-12 months behind, so I am not panicking. Just hoping someone out there can put my mind at ease. Thanks in advance.

Not busting on Anthony's and never heard of them...... But in general if you have anything on backorder from last year from ANY dealer you will never see it. At least for the price you bought it for. Get your money back ASAP (if you can).


Just for fun. What did you pay for 1,000 rounds of 5.56?

The fact they are sending you regular updates and you know the backlog time on the Saint, sounds positive to me. Not as sure about the two cases of ammo, but it will be interesting to see as long as you can afford to wait...

$390 including shipping. Priv Partizan, including ammo can.

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Originally Posted by Just Jeff

Does anyone have any experience with Anthony's Firearm Warehouse (West Virginia)? I bought a few items on backorder. Springfield Saint Edge in Sept, and (2) 1,000 rounds of 5.56 ammo (Sept and Nov). None have arrived. They make you pay full price to backorder anything (but it is discounted from what street prices are). Online reviews are mixed with a lot of complaints but seem to get resolved with refunds.

I get the same exact "we haven't forgotten about you" email every Monday. I know in we are in very tough times buying firearms and ammo. Springfield confirmed they are currently 9-12 months behind, so I am not panicking. Just hoping someone out there can put my mind at ease. Thanks in advance.

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They were at the Morgantown WV show this past spring. Everyone else there had jacked up prices for NIB both mechanical sight and optics ready basic Smith and Wesson MP15's except Anthony's. They had a new in box optics ready for $700 plus tax came with one mag. Gotta respect them for that. I said what the heck and bought it. They still made a bit on it, but did not gouge me. I saw other dealers there selling the same model for $950 and up. Whenever I go to WV shows I will be sure to look for them.

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Originally Posted by TSimonetti

They were at the Morgantown WV show this past spring. Everyone else there had jacked up prices for NIB both mechanical sight and optics ready basic Smith and Wesson MP15's except Anthony's. They had a new in box optics ready for $700 plus tax came with one mag. Gotta respect them for that. I said what the heck and bought it. They still made a bit on it, but did not gouge me. I saw other dealers there selling the same model for $950 and up. Whenever I go to WV shows I will be sure to look for them.

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Thanks for the input. Makes me have a little faith in them. I just wish I would get some movement in my firearm order, or at least my ammo!

I waited long enough. 21 months for a firearm (Saint Edge rifle) with ZERO movement in my place. 21 and 19 months for 2 different 5.56 ammo (PPU). I was 1st in the queue for both of them. They said checks will take 3-4 weeks to process. We will see and I will update.

After almost 3 months of waiting for my "no questions asked, 100% refund", I still have not received my refund checks. Week after week I get "we are sorry, something unavoidable happened, but I promise your refund will be sent (fill in the blank)". At this point I have no faith I will ever get my money back without legal / political action. I bet Democrat politicians would LOVE to be able to expose them.

That's unfortunate. I'd reach out to your bank to see what your options are.

But I had an order from sportsman guide on back order for a solid year before they filled it. But they didn't charge me until they filled it.

These crooks charge you full price on an order that they have ZERO intention of fulfilling then never refund it. I tell you what, I will sell you a $75,000 car for only $60,000. Pay me now and as soon as one magically appears in my lot, I will send it to you. I paid by CC, but it was 2 full years ago.

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Originally Posted by Just Jeff

They said checks will take 3-4 weeks to process. We will see and I will update.

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I'm not familiar with them, but this tells me everything I'd need to know.

The BBB and West Virginia's Attorney General's Office would definately be contacted if it were my $$$.
I would also contact the local to that dealer's law enforcement department(s) and explain what happened. See if they know something and if you have any actions you can take.
An lawyer will only get you on a list if and when the company enters bankruptcy so you can get some pennies back on the dollars you spent.
Make some calls! It can't hurt!!

After my post I emailed them (about 10 days ago). It was an email that was prefaced by an 8 ounce Manhattan with 100 proof rye, and a small amount of Vermouth. I must say it was one of my better efforts. I asked if the newest excuse was the company dog ate all of their checks, I am going to the press, BBB, politicians, etc. I said I would get in bed with AOC if I had to. 2 days later (last Friday) I got 3 emails saying the checks were cut. BUT it can take up to 15 business days for them to be delivered. I can walk to WV in less time. I am still waiting for these checks to be delivered,1 week later. More to come as I have an update.

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Originally Posted by Just Jeff

2 days later (last Friday) I got 3 emails saying the checks were cut. BUT it can take up to 15 business days for them to be delivered. I can walk to WV in less time. I am still waiting for these checks to be delivered,1 week later. More to come as I have an update.

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The next excuse is going to be "the checks are just awaiting signatures". You should be calling them on the phone.

The journey is over. I received a refund for the 3 items I ordered 2 years ago. It took 3.5 months from when I started, but they refunded my money. Looks like they took out $25 for processing (that is a new policy, not there when I ordered it), but at this point I am just glad it is over. And yes, I went to the issuing bank and cashed it there rather than depositing it in my bank and it bounce. That cost me 10 bucks, but worth not having to worry.

So they took $25 for doing......nothing???

What DICKS.

BBB rates them an "F"

https://www.bbb.org/us/wv/jumping-br...-0282-92007503

A couple days before I received the check, I did (finally) file a BBB complaint. I updated it this AM to show that they paid me and the check cleared. I noticed their rating has been destroyed recently. This is just my opinion, but I think they took Lord knows how much in "backorders", used the funds, now that people want refunds, it is taking a long time to get more people to fund those refunds. Hopefully they get out of this without screwing anyone else out of their money.

And the Saint Edge is on their site for sale now. Go figure.

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Originally Posted by Boo Vuccla

The BBB and West Virginia's Attorney General's Office would definately be contacted if it were my $$$.
I would also contact the local to that dealer's law enforcement department(s) and explain what happened. See if they know something and if you have any actions you can take.
An lawyer will only get you on a list if and when the company enters bankruptcy so you can get some pennies back on the dollars you spent.
Make some calls! It can't hurt!!

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BBB is worthless in getting money back, and the AG ain't gonna do shit over a civil matter. The only solution is to file a claim in court.

I think the $25 was the charge for the hand-job they gave him.

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Originally Posted by jonnyc

So they took $25 for doing......nothing???

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Here was their response:
We are glad you've received your refund. We apologize again for the inconvenience caused to you due to delay and refund fee/deduction. The refund was minus $25 because we have to pay an employee to research the transaction, make sure it’s not been refunded, then write a check and address and add postage to the letter. Had we been able to refund your card there wouldn’t have been anything removed.