American Army Navy

Went here looking for pieces for a costume I was working on. The staff was very nice and the store is clean and well organized. The prices seem a bit high, as I have been to a number of Army Surplus stores lately looking for various outfit pieces.

I don’t know anything about a military surplus store, so I have nothing to base this review off of in that regard. However, we went in for a Halloween costume, and the guy behind the counter was FANTASTIC!!! My boyfriend told him he wanted to be Cobra Commander and the guy went to work putting something together.
He was very knowledgeable and he knew exactly the style of outfit that the commander wore and hooked us up with some great deals. There was a clearance rack and I felt like he gave us great option for the cheaper side of things, or the more elaborate and expensive type of things. He was incredibly patient, and super friendly.
I have nothing but great things to say about these guys and how helpful they were on our visit. I was looking for MRE meals because I take people on haunted vacation trips, and I think it may be a good option for my guests. I told him about my idea and he gave me some tips on what to get and what not to get. He told me that they are sometimes hard to get, but they offer some decent prices for them and you can get a deal to purchase them in bulk.
I’d go back to this place in a second when I have a need for this type of thing. The only reason it’s not 5 stars is because I think their prices can be a little on the high side for some of their used stuff.

I love all things military. I love military surplus stores. I don’t love this one.
This store has a decent amount to choose from and I am being generous when I say decent. This is just one of two locations the company has, and although the staff can be friendly the are not all that helpful. They have a website, yet they will not honor their website prices.
I asked if I could order online and pick up in the store, «Yea sure but there is a 10 day turn around period usually.» I proceeded to have a conversation on how that could be possible, when they offer 2 day shipping. Long story short they were just being difficult and trying keep their prices high.
So I was looking for good camping/​hiking equpiment. The US Army modular sleeping system is one of the best sleeping bag systems around in my opinion. They had components of it here, not a full system and for just the heavier bag it was $ 200. Discontinued issue sleeping bags… like really REALLY old bags were over $ 300. Meanwhile Gastonia’s surplus store has a complete system with new bivy covers for $ 140!
They’re boots are overpriced. They’re uniforms are overpriced. They’re coats are overpriced. EVERYTHING is overpriced.
With the BS customer service and the high prices… good luck! I highly recommend making the drive to Gastonia; Super friendly people, super prices there