Surplus and Outdoors

[Shewie]

I can't remember if these are the bad guys or not ? I know G.A.S were ones to avoid but are these guys reliable ?

I'm not spending much but I could do with a couple of these for next week ...

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/s.../genuine-army-issue-ribbed-ground-363041.html

 

[telwebb]

bad guys? do we have a register of those to avoid around here?

 

[FerlasDave]

They are more than reliable mate, its surplus and adventure thats the bad guys.

 

[Toddy]

bad guys? do we have a register of those to avoid around here?

Nope, but the usual suspects are well known

cheers,
Toddy

 

[telwebb]

any chance of a PM of the top ones to avoid?

 

[Shewie]

They are more than reliable mate, its surplus and adventure thats the bad guys.

Ah thanks mate, that's who I was confusing them with I think.

 

[slammer187]

PM? It's better to get the info out there from first hand experience,
But lets not let this thread stray off course.

 

[telwebb]

you mean make mistakes that everyone else has already made just so they can say "oh, you shouldn't have dealt with them - anyone could tell you that!"

Sorry for butting in Shewie....

 

[slammer187]

No I mean to check out threads that previous people have posted about their own experiences

 

[jonnie drake]

perhaps we could start a baddy thread. GAS have stolen £20 of my money, first and last time.

 

[telwebb]

don't seem to have much luck with that - almost everything I've searched for so far has thrown up most every post thats ever been made!

The baddie thread is an idea but fraught with danger....could lead to all sorts of problems.

 

[Toddy]

Yep, 'cos that way leads to litigation

So, if you're at all suspicious or concerned, do what the rest of us do, and ask other folks before you order

cheers,
M

 

[sapper1]

Yep, 'cos that way leads to litigation

So, if you're at all suspicious or concerned, do what the rest of us do, and ask other folks before you order

cheers,
M

Common sense is a wonderful thing isn't it.

 

[telwebb]

Common sense is a wonderful thing isn't it.

it is indeed, but I'm sure people would get pretty fed up with constant enquiries each time I browse for something. Never mind - I'll find out the hard way.

 

[Toddy]

Seriously, if something looks kind of too good to be true, just ask
We all do it, and folks reply too

Incidentally Surplus&Adventure always get me my order, eventually, sort of, usually most of it comes really quickly, and then by the time I've forgotten what the hang else it was I ordered something comes through the post.
It's a bit like a bran tub christmas present sometimes The folks who can get in to the shop in person however, say they're really good to deal with.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[telwebb]

Thanks Toddy - I'll try to show some restraint with the questions but when I can't help myself I'll ask

 

[Nat]

There's no such thing as a stupid question, even if it's been asked a thousand times before

 

[telwebb]

there is - I've asked thousands of them!

 

[TinkyPete]

Surplus and outdoors are near to where I live, everytime I pop in the are helpfull and don't have to many many problems when I ask questions except when it comes to rarities or extreme special kit, I find it to be a fair price and with good stock generally but you can find a bargin if you look. I have also used them with internet shopping too. A happy customer no assosiation. The shop is near to Kidderminster train station (for those in the midlands).

 

[nitrambur]

I seem to remember surplus and outdoors getting a recommendation from someone, whereas surplus and adventure gets the opposite for their mail order service