Midwest Powders-BE WARNED!!!!

[msuspartan]

Though I was not diligent, Midwest Powders is a scam. First you must buy $200 then what I thought was a bit much, was they go through PAYPAL but it ends up going to a personal account. DO NOT ORDER from them. They said I would get a refund and have received nothing. PayPal and my CC was not able to procure a refund. Find a more reputable company!!! My mistake but just a FYI for all my Blackpowder Brothers and Sisters out there.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Your loss is our gain....sorry for you...

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Though I was not diligent, Midwest Powders is a scam. First you must buy $200 then what I thought was a bit much, was they go through PAYPAL but it ends up going to a personal account. DO NOT ORDER from them. They said I would get a refund and have received nothing. PayPal and my CC was not able to procure a refund. Find a more reputable company!!! My mistake but just a FYI for all my Blackpowder Brothers and Sisters out there.

The fact that they list, as of May 17, 2023 GOEX BP as "in stock" when we all know it isn't yet, anywhere, is a huge RED FLAG

LD

 

[springfield art]

The fact that they list, as of May 17, 2023 GOEX BP as "in stock" when we all know it isn't yet, anywhere, is a huge RED FLAG

LD

Who'da thunk that scammers would penetrate even the mysterious world of muzzleloading? I'm sure everyone appreciates your warning! Hope it works out for you.

 

[maillemaker]

It's astonishing that people are still falling for this. There needs to be a sticky post or something.

If they want PayPal Friends and Family, Venmo, Zelle, or any other electronic means of payment where there is no buyer recourse, and don't take credit cards, it is 99.9% certain it's a scam.

 

[kaotikross]

Found their address
https://www.google.com/maps/place/8...0.9879515!4d-87.2503469!10e5!16s/g/11c2gmdn4r

 

[SOLANCO]

It's astonishing that people are still falling for this. There needs to be a sticky post or something.

If they want PayPal Friends and Family, Venmo, Zelle, or any other electronic means of payment where there is no buyer recourse, and don't take credit cards, it is 99.9% certain it's a scam.

Agreed. Also, if it is on this Forum, I won't bite unless they have been a member for a year with a reasonable number of posts. Also, I will never use a money order. Too much hassle if it goes missing.

 

[Ed C.]

There are so many BP and caps scammers out there. Always review any vendor you are not familiar with before ordering. My general rule for anything. Then to save time in the future I keep a list of the scammers. Many times they will use the name of a reputable company with just a slight change in the name or web address. It doesn't take long to develop a sense of IDing the fake sites on first look.

 

[BillinOregon]

The cartridge reloading community has also been savaged by these pirates, "gosh darn" their blood.

 

[sheriff john]

Is there a way to "Google Map/similar thing" the street address? I'm largely computer challenged, but enjoy seeing the satellite/whatever images of locations scammers use.

Thanks for posting this, by the way. I'll stick to Graf's (in-person) for powder.

 

[hawkeye2]

Is there a way to "Google Map/similar thing" the street address? I'm largely computer challenged, but enjoy seeing the satellite/whatever images of locations scammers use.

Thanks for posting this, by the way. I'll stick to Graf's (in-person) for powder.

Click on the blue address in the box in post #6. It brings up what appears to be a recreational area.

 

[NorthFork]

Agreed. Also, if it is on this Forum, I won't bite unless they have been a member for a year with a reasonable number of posts. Also, I will never use a money order. Too much hassle if it goes missing.

A USPS money order is about the safest way to go.

 

[SOLANCO]

A USPS money order is about the safest way to go.

No. Stopping payment is a nightmare. I find my personal check is safest because my bank is my ally.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

There is no stopping payment on a USPS money order.

 

[#blackpowderbill]

A USPS money order is about the safest way to go.

No money order me no shippy. I've had to many stop or pull payment on credit card and personal checks

 

[Okie Hog]

It really infuriates my ass to see shooters, especially muzzleloader shooters, get ripped off.

Folks, please, if you've never ordered from the company run them by the Better Business Bureau. Here is the BBB rating of the Midwest Powders:

https://www.bbb.org/us/fl/century/p...idwest-powders-0683-90084076/customer-reviews
If the company wants paid by Zelle, run, run away fast.

 

[brushyspoons]

Their phone number listed is a Massachusetts area code, but their physical address listed is in Florida. That should be a huge red flag on its own. Nothing on the internet is true until you do the legwork yourself to figure out if it's true. Or as I like to say, figure out if you're talking to a dog. As internet access becomes more widespread across the globe there seems to have been a large increase in dogs.

 

[Gold Grizzly]

Though I was not diligent, Midwest Powders is a scam. First you must buy $200 then what I thought was a bit much, was they go through PAYPAL but it ends up going to a personal account. DO NOT ORDER from them. They said I would get a refund and have received nothing. PayPal and my CC was not able to procure a refund. Find a more reputable company!!! My mistake but just a FYI for all my Blackpowder Brothers and Sisters out there.

Thanks for the Heads Up !

 

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

I no longer use PayPal for ANYTHING! Too many scammers out there. Much rather take a personal check or USPS money order.