"The absolute WORST online merchant I have EVER dealt with! I make over 90% of my non-food purchases online and have NEVER seen such DECEITFUL practices.

BEWARE! Here's the trick Academy.com employs regarding item stock status:

*** In Stock Online: Usually leaves warehouse in 1-2 business days.

These items Academy.com actually DOES have in stock and will ship quickly.

*** In Stock Online: This item may ship from a different location and therefore is only eligible for ground shipping.

These items Academy.com DOES NOT have in stock. These items are probably drop shipped from the manufacturer.

To my chagrin, I ordered an item with the later stock status. The manufacturer is out of stock with no estimated delivery date. Yet, Academy.com STILL lists this item as IN STOCK.

HERE'S THE ABSURD PART: Academy.com REFUSES to cancel the order!

Reputable online merchants would never falsely represent their inventory. And if there were for some reason a shortage, they would immediately provide an option to cancel.

My order confirmation promised delivery within 3-5 business days. Now I am in limbo. No delivery in sight. And Academy.com renews the pending authorization on my credit card every time it expires, reducing available credit.

My advice: NEVER, EVER ORDER FROM ACADEMY.COM! You have been warned...
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