buying army surplus kit

[John Fenna]

OK - first off - I have no connection with the company etc...
On Monday I ordered a Vulcan Rucksack and a bivvi bag from Endicotts Army Surplus.
Today - Wednesday - they arrived.
The condition of the gear is excellent, the price very competative and the service second to none.
I do not often buy "sight unseen" from anywhere, but I will have every confidence buying from Endicotts in the future!
Any military surplus type buying I do in future will start on the Endicotts website!
Well impressed!

 

[andy_e]

Quite a few people have mentioned them in a positive light now, will have to take a look, cheers.

 

[fred gordon]

Always handy to have such recommendations. Thanks

 

[benp1]

plus they've got a neat little bushcraft section

 

[Greg]

Looks like quite a decent site, but its a petty they have virtually nothing priced up!
Which means you have to call them.

 

[Beer Monster]

Looks like quite a decent site, but its a petty they have virtually nothing priced up!
Which means you have to call them.

Bit of a pain initally but at least you can do a stock check at the same time! Thats my pet hate - on website with price but no stock!

 

[Greg]

Bit of a pain initally but at least you can do a stock check at the same time! Thats my pet hate - on website with price but no stock!

Yeh, I guess your not wrong there!

 

[mick miller]

I did the same thing John, very pleased (posted in general discussion about how happy I was). Mine had a few minor repairs although still excellent nick and with plenty of life left. The only item I needed to return was one of the side pouches but again, they've accepted that without issue and a replacement will be sent asap. For £60 you can't go wrong.

They also threw in a bunch of stuff I never asked for, they may not be able to do this all the time but it's nice to come across a store that does that whenever it can (it's a great way to keep customers happy!). I'd 100% use them again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. The staff are friendly and helpful too.

EDIT- take a look at the green dutch base layers, half wool-half cotton mix and really really long, I like to be able to keep my back covered and these'll do that job in spades.

 

[decorum]

If you left click on either the photo or description you'll go to a separate page - this page contains further details and ,more importantly, the price for the item clicked on.

Hope this helps.

 

[Greg]

If you left click on either the photo or description you'll go to a separate page - this page contains further details and ,more importantly, the price for the item clicked on.

Hope this helps.

Very useful, Thanks Fella!

 

[bikething]

Looks like quite a decent site, but its a petty they have virtually nothing priced up!
Which means you have to call them.

The website is an ongoing thing - I think they're working towards online shopping later in the year. I would think putting prices up would be tricky with surplus kit as the price varies, depending on condition

 

[British Red]

They are stunning. I used to live in Exeter and they were great to visit. I "outgrew" my green wool, officers greatcoat though . Mind you it was in the 70s I bought it Bet its still keeping someone warm though!

I recently put a couple of US guys onto them from Brit surplus stuff and they spoke to Kevin (Endicott) who couldn't have been more helpful and air mailed the stuff to them at cost.

Thats a proper shop! (pronounce prarrper shahp)

Red

 

[gorilla]

excellent site - wish i lived nearer to exeter so i could have a root in person!

 

[pibbleb]

I'd not heard of them before, but just been to have a look see and they are giving a shout out to BCUK and the positive feedback, so that's nice

Looks like a good site as well.

P

 

[British Red]

excellent site - wish i lived nearer to exeter so i could have a root in person!

Proper surplus store too - smells nice - like an old hardware store (or it did in my day). Used to have great piles of truly weird gear to root through in the 70s

Heaven

Red

 

[WilS]

Nice thread, Mr fenna. I'm delighted to be on a forum where people can say nice things instead of whinging. I think I'm gonna like it here.

 

[Tengu]

I got some stuff from them today too, very good service.

I wish they would itemise the bill though.

they do take paypal

 

[buckley]

Just rang up and ordered three of the dutch wollen tops and a M65 Jacket.

Kevin was helpful, informed and seemed like top bloke.

Good prices as well!

 

[littlebiglane]

I buy from them when I can. Kevin is a great bloke. Knows his stuff and the store are very good/accurate with how they grade things. I have bought several things from there lately and have been really pleased with the service and the price. Maybe we should look at asking about some member offers?

p.s. the dutch half wool tops are fantastic quality for the price. Like I said in a previous post. Poor Man's Ullfrotte!

 

[redandshane]

I have used them and Kevin is particularly helpful
I didnt phone but e mail was used
Ultra fast delivery and top quality gear
Its that kind of service that makes you go back again
some kind of discount would be fantastic for BCUK members
I wonder if we should just ask?
What do others think