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A Review of Army Surplus Kit and Equipment

March 10, 2011 By awgettin Leave a Comment

Article by Alan Wildman

Army Surplus covers a wide range of different equipment from clothing to vehicles.

The term Army surplus means exactly what it says army or military surplus equipment purchased by the Ministry of Defence to be used by its employees that has become surplus to requirement or no longer needed. These products include all clothing including boots, Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, and T-shirts etc. Normally these products are sold through a contractual agreement with a company to distribute through out its outlets to other retailers or shops including websites for resale to the public or for business use i.e. for the enactment of military events within the film industry etc

Some Army Surplus is new and not used this is commonly known as super grade or new. Used Army surplus is known as Grade one which is used and but not damaged or worn out in any way. Used Army surplus that has been worn out or damaged in someway is called Grade Two and can normally be purchased very cheaply if not for free. This Grading system is mainly applied to clothing and footwear but can also be applied to tents and other outdoor equipment that has become surplus to requirement by the Ministry of Defence or other government organization across the world. Army Surplus is normally sold through retail outlets in the United Kingdom by camping and outdoor specialists most of these stores have websites and a very comprehensive range can be found for sale.

The larger items of Army Surplus like vehicles, trailers, mobile kitchens etc are mostly sold at auction by specialist auction teams through out the world. A superb example of this was drawn to my attention when attending a tiger and tracks day at R.A.F Duxford where they have purchased several vehicles and either fully restored them or are in the process of restoring them. Nearly all of the exhibits are full of Army Surplus equipment dating back to world war one, they even have a Russian Tank that was in service in Afghanistan.The business of Army Surplus is huge and serves the economy with millions of pounds in turnover each year in the United Kingdom alone. Each year there are several hundred events across Europe that use Army Surplus clothing and equipment, from re-enactments at shows of military history to soft projectile games such as Airsoft or Paintball, with clothing being the most popular choice of purchase. Some Army surplus equipment is highly collectable such as swords helmets and dress uniform and are some times sold for hundreds if not thousands of pounds especially if the product is highly sort after or a one of a kind. Some Army Surplus clothing or equipment is superb for everyday work if you have a need for hard wearing robust products, as all Army Surplus products are made to the highest possible standard at the time of manufacture this is one of the Ministry of Defenses requirements when a product is designed for them, so you are more or less guaranteed a superb piece of kit. So there you Army Surplus equipment is fairly priced priceless equipment and in great need through out the world. Many websites are available that sell a fantastic range of army surplus.

About the Author

Managing Director of AAKA Productions Ltd, and runs the army surplus website http://www.aakamilitary.com

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A Review of Military Surplus Rifles

March 10, 2011 By awgettin Leave a Comment

Article by Bill Wayne

Life biologically is and has every time been the survival of the fittest. The guns involved in armed forces has undergone a long and mind-numbing process of evolution. Guns were not only restricted to small hand held varieties. Hunters favor a range of rifles with the New England Firearms Handi-Rifle being one of the most popular (though it can be hard to source due to that popularity). New rifles can be quite expensive and it’s worth your time to check if there are used firearms for sale either online of in your local gun stores.

If you’re trying to determine if military surplus rifles are for you, then here’s how you can save a lot of headache and trouble. Those not engaged in the active use of firearms include historians (particularly of the Civil War) and hobbyists interested in the evolution of ammunition, and the amazing variety of creative designs that have been tried.

When it comes to military surplus rifles, this is what every consumer should know. Since the end of the Second World War a great many surplus military rifles have been imported and sold in the United States. A few models are still being imported as various militaries around the world, particularly in the smaller nations, clean out their reserve stocks of obsolete rifles. By reading this article A Review of Military Surplus Rifles you’ll gain generalized knowledge on military surplus rifles. Here’s exactly what you need to know about military surplus rifles. Traditionally, when you wanted to buy ammunition, you’d visit your local gun store. Of course, these days you have the option of getting ammo for sale online. But you need to be sure you know what it is you’re looking for.

There’s more to buying ammo online than simply looking for the cheapest prices. Other factors should be considered so you’re certain you’ll get precisely what you require – the type of ammo you require is determined by what you intend to shoot or hunt. Military surplus equipment is often noted for the quality of the materials used in its fabrication. Sure, you may not always find trademarked materials in the fabrication of military equipment (although their use is becoming increasingly common) the materials used are often an equal match for more famous materials.

Although it is surplus to requirements this does not necessarily mean that the items of surplus are not suitable for further use. The quality of the product associated with buying military surplus has now increased. The materials and camouflage schemes used in military surplus clothing are therefore particularly suitable for birdwatchers, hunters and anyone wanting to blend in with the wilderness in the pursuit of their interest.

You also need to think about how much ammunition you require. Find a source, such as military surplus ammunition, where you can get replacement stocks easily of the same ammunition so you don’t end up switching types and having to head down to the target range to sight in the new ammunition. Zeroing in a rifle takes time and ammunition isn’t that cheap, even if you’re buying surplus ammo. So save yourself some time and money.

Now that you have learned more information on Military Surplus Rifles you will now be able to inform friends, family, and loved ones on the scope of military surplus rifles and by referencing A Review of Military Surplus Rifles.
http://bestmilitarysurplus.com/military-surplus-guns/

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Surplus equipment and the companies that buy IT surplus.

March 10, 2011 By awgettin Leave a Comment

Article by Holly Wild

In today’s secondary grey market you will find “resellers”, “grey marketers” and “wholesalers” basically brokering, playing middleman, selling and buying corporate surplus technology equipment in bulk. Then there are the actual bulk liquidation buyers of large volume surplus computer and network equipment.

Surplus computer equipment usually is a manufacturer excess, overstock, and slightly obsolete inventory in huge bulk quantities that is sitting idle losing value as each day goes by. What that means for a buyer of surplus equipment, is of course discounted pricing with every volume purchase! Basically the more you buy the less the cost to you the buyer.

There was a time where these great values were only available to large volume authorized buyers, dealers, and corporate IT, MIS purchasers and buyers. Nowadays in the secondary market if you’ve got the “green” you can flip a deal a make a bang on your buck. The sellers of surplus discounted computer hardware offer tremendous savings to resellers of volume computer equipment.

If you’re even of thinking of entering the liquidation business; as the old familiar saying goes, “one mans trash is another mans treasure”. Volume lots of tier one manufacturer brands i.e., IBM, DELL, Gateway, Toshiba and Sony surplus equipment. Volume desktop PCs, laptops, notebooks, barebones, computer systems, accessories and parts can turn a quick dollar in the liquidation marketplace. Managers in corporate America cannot run away from the dread of customer returns; merchandise must be resold and liquidated rapidly.

Well-known industry liquidators:

A-Z Computer Liquidators (http://www.spintradeexchange.com)

Auctionbidmart (http://www.auctionbidmart.com)

Applied Quality Test, (http://www.selltestequipment.com)

Golden Surplus (http://www.goldensurplus.com) To name a few…

Corporate companies utilize these nationwide auctioneers, liquidators and asset recovery service providers when surplus equipment needs to be removed or resold quickly. These liquidators buy high-tech hardware equipment outright and pay cash to the seller. Sometimes these products are refurbished, evaluated, tested, working and repackaged for shipment and resale at awesome discounted prices. These discount computer equipment are sold and quoted as open box products with original manufacturer packaging.

The secondary grey B2B marketplace offers retailers and manufactures a venue to sell large lots equipment quickly. Sites like http://www.Spintradeexchange.com provide manufacturers and corporate America a place to both buy and sell to interested wholesale buyers. Wholesalers compete in a bidding war allowing the seller to get a high return on their original investment. The asset recovery liquidation marketplace is a place where buyers bid and negotiate on bulk lot technology equipment. Online liquidation marketplaces have the ability to reach qualified buyers globally.

Of course liquidators like A-Z Computers sell their surplus to large volume buyers and do not deal with the general public in selling onsie twoosie items. The average individual trying to sell her or his laptop should stick to the more traditional methods of resale like http://www.craigslist.org, http://www.sell.com and http://www.ebay.com. If you’re a buyer interested in high-end data networking hardware be weary of slashed prices of discounted surplus equipment. When you hear the term “used” in the secondary marketplace its very important to qualify the seller and the equipment they are selling.

IT equipment is often sold “new out-of-the-box at liquidation prices. If you presented for instance with a Cisco router new out of box at a 50% discounted price, this should be a huge red flag. Protect your self from “vaporware” product that’s overseas or across country that doesn’t exist and product that is counterfeit. Qualify you seller! Companies like A-Z Computers and Applied Quality Test have been around for over a decade and have developed strong, easily verified relationships. If you are a MIS, IS, IT Manger with equipment that sits idle in storage room or warehouse; understand that your equipment, like a car, as the days go on, loses its market value. You can turn a profit from idle IT equipment no longer being used by selling them to a wholesaler, liquidator of IT surplus equipment.

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About the Author

Holly Wild has worked in high tech for over a decade. She has worked for software start-up companies that include: Athena Interactive, Orenetix and Cybermedia. Holly currently is a director of marketing for A-Z Computer Liquidators a nationwide asset recovery liquidation company.

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