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wow... spent the day at the state agency warehouse
2/8/2012 3:08:49 PM
this is the place where the state and fed send surplus crap to be purchased for next to nothing by state agencies. just a few goodies i saw....
pallets full of black scepter water cans... NEW 2.00 ea.
a toyota mini truck <kinda like a 3/4 size minivan looking thing> NEW with plastic still wrapped on it... 1500.00 list price 32k
NEW and a few lightly used USGI modular sleep systems... 5.00 ea.
100gal drums of 10w oil. 3 drums to a pallet.... 75.00 per pallet
this list goes on.
now i have no real issue with the fed and state selling surplus gear to municipalites at a good price. but i doubt most of these prices actually covered the cost of transportation to the warehouse. seems like they would be MUCH better served marking the prices up and selling it to the public.
we also bought a NIB US NAVY HMMV emergency light bar with ir lights, strobes and takedown lights for one of our new trucks, us navy cost 5648.00.... our price 75.00
no fucking wonder the .gov is broke.
pallets full of black scepter water cans... NEW 2.00 ea.
a toyota mini truck <kinda like a 3/4 size minivan looking thing> NEW with plastic still wrapped on it... 1500.00 list price 32k
NEW and a few lightly used USGI modular sleep systems... 5.00 ea.
100gal drums of 10w oil. 3 drums to a pallet.... 75.00 per pallet
this list goes on.
now i have no real issue with the fed and state selling surplus gear to municipalites at a good price. but i doubt most of these prices actually covered the cost of transportation to the warehouse. seems like they would be MUCH better served marking the prices up and selling it to the public.
we also bought a NIB US NAVY HMMV emergency light bar with ir lights, strobes and takedown lights for one of our new trucks, us navy cost 5648.00.... our price 75.00
no fucking wonder the .gov is broke.
2/8/2012 3:29:56 PM
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
this is the place where the state and fed send surplus crap to be purchased for next to nothing by state agencies. just a few goodies i saw....
pallets full of black scepter water cans... NEW 2.00 ea.
a toyota mini truck <kinda like a 3/4 size minivan looking thing> NEW with plastic still wrapped on it... 1500.00 list price 32k
NEW and a few lightly used USGI modular sleep systems... 5.00 ea.
100gal drums of 10w oil. 3 drums to a pallet.... 75.00 per pallet
this list goes on.
now i have no real issue with the fed and state selling surplus gear to municipalites at a good price. but i doubt most of these prices actually covered the cost of transportation to the warehouse. seems like they would be MUCH better served marking the prices up and selling it to the public.
we also bought a NIB US NAVY HMMV emergency light bar with ir lights, strobes and takedown lights for one of our new trucks, us navy cost 5648.00.... our price 75.00
no fucking wonder the .gov is broke.
this is the place where the state and fed send surplus crap to be purchased for next to nothing by state agencies. just a few goodies i saw....
pallets full of black scepter water cans... NEW 2.00 ea.
a toyota mini truck <kinda like a 3/4 size minivan looking thing> NEW with plastic still wrapped on it... 1500.00 list price 32k
NEW and a few lightly used USGI modular sleep systems... 5.00 ea.
100gal drums of 10w oil. 3 drums to a pallet.... 75.00 per pallet
this list goes on.
now i have no real issue with the fed and state selling surplus gear to municipalites at a good price. but i doubt most of these prices actually covered the cost of transportation to the warehouse. seems like they would be MUCH better served marking the prices up and selling it to the public.
we also bought a NIB US NAVY HMMV emergency light bar with ir lights, strobes and takedown lights for one of our new trucks, us navy cost 5648.00.... our price 75.00
no fucking wonder the .gov is broke.
I have always thought the same thing. let's pay 1,00.00 for something, never use it, and then sell it for 3.00.
2/8/2012 3:32:52 PM
Originally Posted By shadow870:
I have always thought the same thing. let's pay 1,00.00 for something, never use it, and then sell it for 3.00.
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
this is the place where the state and fed send surplus crap to be purchased for next to nothing by state agencies. just a few goodies i saw....
pallets full of black scepter water cans... NEW 2.00 ea.
a toyota mini truck <kinda like a 3/4 size minivan looking thing> NEW with plastic still wrapped on it... 1500.00 list price 32k
NEW and a few lightly used USGI modular sleep systems... 5.00 ea.
100gal drums of 10w oil. 3 drums to a pallet.... 75.00 per pallet
this list goes on.
now i have no real issue with the fed and state selling surplus gear to municipalites at a good price. but i doubt most of these prices actually covered the cost of transportation to the warehouse. seems like they would be MUCH better served marking the prices up and selling it to the public.
we also bought a NIB US NAVY HMMV emergency light bar with ir lights, strobes and takedown lights for one of our new trucks, us navy cost 5648.00.... our price 75.00
no fucking wonder the .gov is broke.
this is the place where the state and fed send surplus crap to be purchased for next to nothing by state agencies. just a few goodies i saw....
pallets full of black scepter water cans... NEW 2.00 ea.
a toyota mini truck <kinda like a 3/4 size minivan looking thing> NEW with plastic still wrapped on it... 1500.00 list price 32k
NEW and a few lightly used USGI modular sleep systems... 5.00 ea.
100gal drums of 10w oil. 3 drums to a pallet.... 75.00 per pallet
this list goes on.
now i have no real issue with the fed and state selling surplus gear to municipalites at a good price. but i doubt most of these prices actually covered the cost of transportation to the warehouse. seems like they would be MUCH better served marking the prices up and selling it to the public.
we also bought a NIB US NAVY HMMV emergency light bar with ir lights, strobes and takedown lights for one of our new trucks, us navy cost 5648.00.... our price 75.00
no fucking wonder the .gov is broke.
I have always thought the same thing. let's pay 1,00.00 for something, never use it, and then sell it for 3.00.
Kinda sounds like some of the auctions on GL. Purchase price 15k, sold at 100.00.
2/8/2012 4:33:26 PM
Id love to walk in there is 5,000
2/8/2012 8:58:25 PM
They ever have any public sales????
2/8/2012 10:04:54 PM
Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
They ever have any public sales????
They ever have any public sales????
No must be a municipality or 503cnon profit
2/8/2012 10:07:28 PM
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
No must be a municipality or 503cnon profit
Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
They ever have any public sales????
They ever have any public sales????
No must be a municipality or 503cnon profit
Hmmm, I think I can arrange one or both of those....
2/8/2012 10:30:00 PM
My dept won't even put me on the list to get in the door. They know we would be so equipped we would need equipment bearers just to go on patrol.
2/8/2012 10:34:53 PM
Originally Posted By DUX4LIFE:
My dept won't even put me on the list to get in the door. They know we would be so equipped we would need equipment bearers just to go on patrol.
My dept won't even put me on the list to get in the door. They know we would be so equipped we would need equipment bearers just to go on patrol.
What's wrong with that? LOL
With all the money saved on "goodies", you could hire some more folks instead!
2/8/2012 11:19:49 PM
I've got a 503c that needs stuff like sleeping bags, ect for missions trips and local relief aid. Where is this held and how do we get members on the list?
2/9/2012 7:42:29 AM
as far as i know these warehouses are state of alabama only. but i am sure every state has something similar.
this particular warehouse was in eva, there are a few around the state.
this particular warehouse was in eva, there are a few around the state.
2/9/2012 8:31:28 AM
isn't the royal order of arfcom gd a 5013c?
2/9/2012 10:49:13 AM
I think my deuce cost .gov $68k. My cost? $1500
12k miles
12k miles
2/9/2012 11:45:04 AM
Originally Posted By xmission:
I think my deuce cost .gov $68k. My cost? $1500
12k miles
I think my deuce cost .gov $68k. My cost? $1500
12k miles
This may be in my future
2/9/2012 7:05:12 PM
How do you set up a 503c? Cause all these surplus stores sure are making a profit?
2/9/2012 7:31:01 PM
Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
How do you set up a 503c? Cause all these surplus stores sure are making a profit?
How do you set up a 503c? Cause all these surplus stores sure are making a profit?
surplus stores aren't buying here. they are buying from governmentliquidation.com. trust me they aren't making a killer profit margin. we did that for awhile on the side.
2/9/2012 8:44:12 PM
I still need to learn more about 503c or nonprofit. I'm not selling it so I'm nonprofit let me in.
2/9/2012 11:32:47 PM
I've picked up stuff in Eva TBS for the SDF. You can but vehicles to!
2/10/2012 11:16:34 PM
Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
I still need to learn more about 503c or nonprofit. I'm not selling it so I'm nonprofit let me in.
I still need to learn more about 503c or nonprofit. I'm not selling it so I'm nonprofit let me in.
I'm LOL'ing as I +1 this...
Would love to roll up to work in that Toyota.
2/11/2012 11:00:45 AM
I need some of those water carriers
2/11/2012 7:41:20 PM
Local State Auction house has about 12 HMMWV Pick ups sitting rotting. Demilled I'm sure and I don't know what they do to them these days. The items inside can only be purchased by government entities, Vol. Fire Companies and Boy Scout Troops. No sales to the public. I'm thinking of starting a Boy Scout Troop.
2/11/2012 10:46:58 PM
Originally Posted By EdHaney1:
The items inside can only be purchased by government entities, Vol. Fire Companies and Boy Scout Troops. No sales to the public. I'm thinking of starting a Boy Scout Troop.
The items inside can only be purchased by government entities, Vol. Fire Companies and Boy Scout Troops. No sales to the public. I'm thinking of starting a Boy Scout Troop.
Ah, does my Den/Troop/Pack leadership tab get me in? I could outfit my whole crew with sleeping bags for $100!
2/12/2012 7:42:57 AM
In Texas, You have to be a state agency or a non profit.
Small items need to be on the books for 1 year.
Large items (m35a2's) need to be on the books for 18-24 months. After that, they can be sold.
And I don't know about GA, but in TX, if the item is over $200 then its 1/2 price.
A CUCV listed at $900 is $450. Genset for $300 is $150.
Small items need to be on the books for 1 year.
Large items (m35a2's) need to be on the books for 18-24 months. After that, they can be sold.
And I don't know about GA, but in TX, if the item is over $200 then its 1/2 price.
A CUCV listed at $900 is $450. Genset for $300 is $150.
2/14/2012 2:14:07 AM
Damn, if someone could get me a sleep set or two.. . 
2/14/2012 2:30:43 AM
A buddy of mine that used to be with Ann Arbor Police used to get in on those kind of deals from the State of Michigan sales. Someone I know MAY have gotten a brand new M1950 Gasoline individual cook stove that cost a dollar for free.
2/14/2012 8:16:58 AM
Originally Posted By pops2element:
Damn, if someone could get me a sleep set or two.. .
Damn, if someone could get me a sleep set or two.. .
No kidding. Group buy?
2/14/2012 11:43:57 PM
Originally Posted By nipster74:
Ah, does my Den/Troop/Pack leadership tab get me in? I could outfit my whole crew with sleeping bags for $100!
Originally Posted By EdHaney1:
The items inside can only be purchased by government entities, Vol. Fire Companies and Boy Scout Troops. No sales to the public. I'm thinking of starting a Boy Scout Troop.
The items inside can only be purchased by government entities, Vol. Fire Companies and Boy Scout Troops. No sales to the public. I'm thinking of starting a Boy Scout Troop.
Ah, does my Den/Troop/Pack leadership tab get me in? I could outfit my whole crew with sleeping bags for $100!
I'm trying to work something out with the local volunteer fire company.
2/15/2012 7:36:03 AM
How would I go about finding one of these places in Florida? I don't even know who to ask for/about what!
2/15/2012 8:32:40 AM
Originally Posted By GreatDane:
How would I go about finding one of these places in Florida? I don't even know who to ask for/about what!
How would I go about finding one of these places in Florida? I don't even know who to ask for/about what!
just found this list with each state agency
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/100851
2/15/2012 9:24:50 AM
Any Ohio members close to Lockbourne?
Auctions with atleast 50 or so USGI sleep systems at $30 a pop. I'll be more than happy to help you make a $20 profit
Auctions with atleast 50 or so USGI sleep systems at $30 a pop. I'll be more than happy to help you make a $20 profit
2/15/2012 11:29:43 AM
I'm in CERT. Wonder if that would get me in?
2/15/2012 4:28:24 PM
Seriously? ~4500 lbs of brass (7.62 and 5.56) for $150?!?!
(1) Rent truck
(2) Pick up brass
(3) Photograph myself selling brass to scrap dealers to piss off ARFCOM
(4) ....????
(5) PROFIT $7000....
What am I missing here?
Link
(1) Rent truck
(2) Pick up brass
(3) Photograph myself selling brass to scrap dealers to piss off ARFCOM
(4) ....????
(5) PROFIT $7000....
What am I missing here?
Link
2/15/2012 8:17:07 PM
I work in Austin, so the largest state surplus wharehouse is here;
they're best stuff used to be a 3' x 5' x 2-3' deep CRATE of knives they'd get from the airports
(DFW, Hou & Austin) Some of the knives used to run thru a federal facility at Carswell joint base first;
they didn't sort out the real knives from chineese junk; I'd get TONS os SAK's 10 for $10.00.
they usually didn't have fixed blade knives (proably got purchased on first go-round) but I'd find
some Benchmades, lots of Spydercos, Kershaws and CRKT''s.
Then they got a guy to sort them, and the prices went up, but you can still get Leathermans
for $20; I've picked up at least 10 Waves (2 black), Al Charges, ect.
The rest of the stuff they carry is hit & miss; they usually have a ton of hand tools, some good & some
not. They just started selling pistol & rifle mags, but those went quick. Glock mags, Pmags, ect for $5.00.
I picked up a set of .22lr & 22mag Single Six cylinders for, yep $5.00 bucks each.
then my buddy calls me the other day; they had Stinger flashlights w/chargers for $50.00.
it's an adventure a day.
they're best stuff used to be a 3' x 5' x 2-3' deep CRATE of knives they'd get from the airports
(DFW, Hou & Austin) Some of the knives used to run thru a federal facility at Carswell joint base first;
they didn't sort out the real knives from chineese junk; I'd get TONS os SAK's 10 for $10.00.
they usually didn't have fixed blade knives (proably got purchased on first go-round) but I'd find
some Benchmades, lots of Spydercos, Kershaws and CRKT''s.
Then they got a guy to sort them, and the prices went up, but you can still get Leathermans
for $20; I've picked up at least 10 Waves (2 black), Al Charges, ect.
The rest of the stuff they carry is hit & miss; they usually have a ton of hand tools, some good & some
not. They just started selling pistol & rifle mags, but those went quick. Glock mags, Pmags, ect for $5.00.
I picked up a set of .22lr & 22mag Single Six cylinders for, yep $5.00 bucks each.
then my buddy calls me the other day; they had Stinger flashlights w/chargers for $50.00.
it's an adventure a day.
2/16/2012 8:20:07 AM
Just paid 70 bucks for two scepter water cans and shipping, am not amused with .gov not letting me play.
2/17/2012 12:22:41 AM
Originally Posted By ColonelPanic:
Seriously? ~4500 lbs of brass (7.62 and 5.56) for $150?!?!
(1) Rent truck
(2) Pick up brass
(3) Photograph myself selling brass to scrap dealers to piss off ARFCOM
(4) ....????
(5) PROFIT $7000....
What am I missing here?
Link
Seriously? ~4500 lbs of brass (7.62 and 5.56) for $150?!?!
(1) Rent truck
(2) Pick up brass
(3) Photograph myself selling brass to scrap dealers to piss off ARFCOM
(4) ....????
(5) PROFIT $7000....
What am I missing here?
Link
The fact the auction hasn't started yet.....That is the opening bid not the price.
Grove
2/19/2012 7:37:18 AM
"The Public" (you) already paid for it once. How many times would you like to pay for it? They're selling you your own stuff.
2/19/2012 10:23:40 AM
I looked at the listings for the one we have here and there was all crap. Nothing really good.
