Either the in-store inventory count on the Wal-Mart site is incorrect or an employee at my local store is buying these before the customers get a crack at them. I looked at the site yesterday morning and the 2-pack showed as "Out of Stock" everywhere near me. I checked again last evening and it said "Only 1 left!" at the nearest location. I almost headed out the door before realizing the store had just closed and wouldn't be open again until 7 AM. So I woke up early this morning and got there just as the doors opened. I made sure to double check the site again and it still showed one set remained in the store.
I made my way to the electronics department, but the only trace of the 2-pack was a $49.96 shelf tag under an empty space. I looked around everywhere, thinking someone had hidden it. No dice. I even scoured the toy department to be extra thorough. Still nothing. I checked the website again (as I had less than ten minutes earlier) and it now showed "Out of Stock" at this store. Same for every other Wal-Mart within a thirty mile radius that had shown "In Stock" this morning. All gone within ten minutes of the stores opening? If it's not employees getting them, then these scalpers are quicker and more stealthy than the Foot Clan.
Ugh. Not putting up with this crap in the middle of a pandemic. If I find a set at retail price down the line, fine. No more special trips.
