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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 27, 2014 19:41:29 GMT 10
It's a sad fact that old school disposals stores are few and far between these days. Shops where there's rows of old military gear at semi-reasonable prices seem to have gone the way of the dodo, but would be a prepared person's paradise one would think. I'm fortunate enough to help out at one, albeit on an ad hoc basis, doing some stock ordering (mostly knives) and occasionally in store sales as well, which I'm trying to get more of. Some will have seen the army mess tins (in the Sales area of this forum) which the boss has a stack of that he can't move, and would be happy to get anything he can for within reason. It got me thinking, what else would you guys look for in a shop like that? Chances are we have some in stock and maybe I can help APF members get their hands on some otherwise hard to find gear, without having to resort to outrageous ebay prices. So, what sort of stuff would you guys be keen to find in a shop like that? I can't make promises, but happy to help if I can.  |
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 27, 2014 19:50:17 GMT 10
To me its the actual visiting of the shop. I used to spend hours with the young fella walking each isle and looking at every item. Sad to see it now gone and the next best thing is Aussie disposals. OK, but no genuine army issued items. All new reproductions  |
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Post by wolfstar on Aug 27, 2014 19:58:30 GMT 10
Yep I wad less than impressed when I went into the aussie disposals that opened where I live. Was basically camping world with a different label.
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 27, 2014 20:50:11 GMT 10
Nighthawk, I am interested always in genuine ration pack issue FRED's the std Issue folding knife with the spike, actually especially the knife. Mess kits as you have advertised, I'll take two at either of the prices you suggested and old aluminum canteens.
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 27, 2014 20:57:34 GMT 10
FREDs I'm pretty sure we've got heaps of. I'll have to check prices. Not sure about aluminium canteens, but plenty of the green plastic ones in a couple of different styles, with or without cups and covers.
We've got heaps of camo uniform gear, and not just Aus, but some British, US etc.
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 27, 2014 21:03:14 GMT 10
Well if you have aluminum canteens plus cup i'll be pretty happy.
I take it the knife is not going to happen?
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 27, 2014 21:04:08 GMT 10
I'll have to see. They do come in occasionally, just not sure if there's one there right now.
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 27, 2014 21:08:06 GMT 10
Oh, another thing we have heaps of is hexamine stoves. Sounds like I need to go do a recon trip tomorrow and take a bunch of photos.
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 27, 2014 21:09:22 GMT 10
take broad photos mate, let us seagulls pick over it all. Really appreciate what you are doing by the way. |
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Post by Frank on Aug 27, 2014 21:17:47 GMT 10
Good work NH, thanks for the heads up and offer to sort stuff, it is much appreciated.
I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but interested to see photos.
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 27, 2014 21:22:06 GMT 10
Canteen and hexi stove  |
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Post by Ammo9 on Aug 27, 2014 21:24:16 GMT 10
Any of the sas smocks in plain tan or green?
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 27, 2014 21:29:17 GMT 10
Don't think so, but can ask
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 30, 2014 9:35:44 GMT 10
take broad photos mate, let us seagulls pick over it all. Really appreciate what you are doing by the way. OK here goes:       We've actually got a range of prep-related books. I'll get a better pic next week. I'm working there all day on Tuesday so if people want me to look for anything I'll have plenty of time up my sleeve. |
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Post by thereth on Aug 30, 2014 15:30:37 GMT 10
**drool**
i noticed you have the 2L SAF canteens mate, do you have any pouches for them? I love the2L canteens but havent been able to find pouches :-)
Thanks for putting the effort in with all this NH!
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 30, 2014 19:21:18 GMT 10
Not sure about the pouches. Don't think so but I'll check.
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Post by antiag21 on Aug 30, 2014 21:52:14 GMT 10
I'd be keen for a canteen with cup and a hex stove
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Post by Ammo9 on Sept 2, 2014 6:07:18 GMT 10
Sord xl accessories pouches will fit the sa 2L bottles
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Post by anotheraussieambo on Sept 2, 2014 9:40:02 GMT 10
I would be interested in the book and some ammo cans!
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Post by Nighthawk on Sept 2, 2014 20:09:21 GMT 10
More books  |
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