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3/7/2015 11:21:48 AM EDT
I finally settled on a vortex hs-t 6-24x50.then placed my order online. I was then sent an email a couple of hours later saying the scope was on backorder. A quick glance through the forums and I found out this is a fairly common practice with swfa as their order and inventory systems are not connected.  Have not called swfa to discuss this yet but i will. My question is, does anyone have any recent experience with swfa and vortex to provide a timeframe as to how long this backorder may take?
3/7/2015 12:09:43 PM EDT
[#1]
I have called them in the past BEFORE ordering so I can see what is in stock because they could not give me a real estimate on a backorder. So if you are in a hurry I would say look elsewhere.
3/7/2015 12:42:54 PM EDT
[#2]
Sorry you had to learn this way.
I found out on this site that SWFA was a "call before you order" kind of place.
They usually answer quickly.
3/7/2015 12:43:24 PM EDT
[#3]
So disgusted right now. Just called swfa and there business hrs are only mon-fri. I cant even cancel the order til mon morning. Just to rub salt in it, midway has the same scope in stock at the same price.
3/7/2015 3:59:15 PM EDT
[#4]
SWFA is open on Saturdays. I visit their retail store about once a month.
3/7/2015 11:15:19 PM EDT
[#5]
I would call Scott at Liberty optics. He shows it in stock for 629.99 here.

Good guy and has been known to have better price over the phone than on the web site. Good luck!!
3/8/2015 5:31:20 PM EDT
[#6]
Learned the hard way with SWFA this past week also. I thought they were the go to place but will look elsewhere next time.  I will cancel on Monday myself and be ordering from Midway.
3/8/2015 9:55:26 PM EDT
[#7]
I had Hornady Superformance 22-250 ammunition that was back-ordered. I was disappointed when I realized it was back ordered, but decided to wait it out for the sake of learning. Took 5 months but it did come in. No lead times were given to me but i did not inquire about them either.
3/8/2015 11:44:48 PM EDT
[#8]
I've had positive experiences with them but it is best to call and see what's in stock before ordering. I wish they would use a system that tracks their products in stock or backorder.
3/9/2015 6:29:19 AM EDT
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The bold above is the only way I order from them.
3/9/2015 9:55:43 AM EDT
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The bold above is the only way I order from them.
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I've had positive experiences with them but it is best to call and see what's in stock before ordering. I wish they would use a system that tracks their products in stock or backorder.


The bold above is the only way I order from them.


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3/9/2015 11:16:09 AM EDT
[#11]
Just got an email that the SWFA 10x42 I ordered SAT is on BO as well. Called and they said they should be in this week as long as customs goes smoothly. So much for trying it out this weekend. I understand inventory fluctuation, but to have it happen this often is ridiculous.
3/9/2015 12:08:42 PM EDT
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I have called them in the past BEFORE ordering so I can see what is in stock because they could not give me a real estimate on a backorder. So if you are in a hurry I would say look elsewhere.
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SWFA is one of those CALL before you order places.....everything else about them is good to go.
3/10/2015 9:24:27 PM EDT
[#13]
I didnt feel like waiting so I cancelled the order on monday morning and placed the order with midway. It has already shipped and should be here by friday according to the tracking number. The price was the same but I did get free shipping with midway. Not a slam against swfa. They seem to have good customer service. I just wish they would get their inventory linked to their orders.
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