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If it smells, it sells... That's what we used to say in the military surplus industry years ago.
When I was just starting in this industry, in 1982, things were different. Military surplus was abundant. I would come home from work smelling like used wool pants from the Korean war, or the wonderful, dry aroma of a mountain of artillery netting. Have you ever unloaded a truck load of used G.I. ponchos? It's not the smell you would want to put in a bottle. So the phrase stuck, as long as the trucks kept rolling in.
So now, I am looking for a new phrase, the trucks full of surplus do not roll in like they use to. The industry has changed, however Stars & Stripes is poised and determined to provide our newer age customers an up to date shopping experience with old fashion service. Do we still have genuine U.S. made military surplus? Absolutely. Ammo cans, duffle bags, canteens, BDU's, boots, and much more. We will even print you a set of dog tags on a vintage dog tag machine.
Our roots are deep, and so are our sources. At Stars & Stripes, we strive every day to provide you, our customer, with our true appreciation for the opportunity to meet your needs.
If it smells... I just cleaned it, folded it, and put it on the shelf, all at a reasonable price.
Tom
If it smells, it sells... That's what we used to say in the military surplus industry years ago.
When I was just starting in this industry, in 1982, things were different. Military surplus was abundant. I would come home from work smelling like used wool pants from the Korean war, or the wonderful, dry aroma of a mountain of artillery netting. Have you ever unloaded a truck load of used G.I. ponchos? It's not the smell you would want to put in a bottle. So the phrase stuck, as long as the trucks kept rolling in.
So now, I am looking for a new phrase, the trucks full of surplus do not roll in like they use to. The industry has changed, however Stars & Stripes is poised and determined to provide our newer age customers an up to date shopping experience with old fashion service. Do we still have genuine U.S. made military surplus? Absolutely. Ammo cans, duffle bags, canteens, BDU's, boots, and much more. We will even print you a set of dog tags on a vintage dog tag machine.
Our roots are deep, and so are our sources. At Stars & Stripes, we strive every day to provide you, our customer, with our true appreciation for the opportunity to meet your needs.
If it smells... I just cleaned it, folded it, and put it on the shelf, all at a reasonable price.
Tom