easterneagle87 Posted September 12, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 12, 2018 OK, YA'LL! It's that time of year....again. Not like you AREN'T already doing it, but it's that special time of year to hit those retailers (Goodwill, Salvation Army, St. Vinnie DePaul, etc) who put out uniforms and call the "costumes" . Sooooo …..Go save them from Billy Nose Picker and the Goth Hoard. Who's with me?!! Hit my haunts today and here's what was hanging at my local GW. Good luck! and Good HUNTING!! Don't ask me why the photo is side ways! P.S. be sure to post your finds and envious acquisitions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightraider Posted September 12, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 12, 2018 cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingTigers03 Posted September 12, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 12, 2018 Already scored with a fully badged and named Nam era army class A from goodwill for $8. There's still good stuff out there. Good hunting everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted September 12, 2018 Share #4 Posted September 12, 2018 Already scored with a fully badged and named Nam era army class A from goodwill for $8. There's still good stuff out there. Good hunting everyone. Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted September 12, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2018 I did a sprint and hit 6 Goodwills before my shop opened on Saturday I found a WWII USN marked poncho, USN pith helmet, a modern navy digi cam, and several 4 pocket uniforms! My friend went later and got a Russian helmet and 10 pocket ammo belt, so you have to keep on checking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamHelmet Posted September 12, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 12, 2018 Good tip, thanks! Sent from my LGLS775 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsurp_scout_14 Posted September 13, 2018 Share #7 Posted September 13, 2018 Did a 25-store marathon about 2 weeks ago and ended up buying about 25 pieces. Many different camo patterns--multicam, DBDU, late 70's ERDL, WW2 RCAF/USAAF dress uniform, a few M65's, lots of 1970s OD 107 & 507, etc. All I found was uniforms--the gear here is about non-existent. If you're after UCP digital or woodland you'll find enough to outfit an army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted September 15, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 15, 2018 Hit up some stores, very little military stuff, just some common modern stuff, overpriced. I did buy an 1953 Mirro Canteen for $1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxecoburg Posted September 16, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 16, 2018 It must just be my area (the south-east) but the thrift stores never put out military stuff around halloween. I hit goodwill, Am-Vets, Salvation Army etc and all I ever find is a random BDU or hunting shirt and they'll want $10-15 for them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted September 16, 2018 Share #10 Posted September 16, 2018 Local second hand store has some military helmets.....The gal working wouldn't sell anything though until the owner set prices...Hadn't heard back, so I called them...He figures he's going to keep them....Not a big loss, one is a post-WW2 British tommy helmet used by the Belgians....Another is a British WW2 motorcycle dispatch helmet....Otherwise, things are slow at goodwill/salvation stores...Since goodwill has been doing online auctions, the locating of military items at their outlet stores has slowed...Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMechanic Posted September 17, 2018 Share #11 Posted September 17, 2018 Saxecoburg, Ive run into the same problem here in FL. Most Goodwill or Salvation Army stores here never have any military clothing etc., or want way too much for a stripped BDU here or there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted September 17, 2018 Share #12 Posted September 17, 2018 Found a mint-condition Belgian M1 clone liner for $4 at the Goodwill across the street from me this week, another one had a few beat up woodland M65s, BDUs, and some officer hats but nothing really worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted September 17, 2018 Great updates!! Don't give up! There's gold still to be found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted September 17, 2018 Share #14 Posted September 17, 2018 Inspired by this thread, I stopped at a couple of Goodwills today and found...nothing military. But did find a foot square display box for 4 bucks. It needs a little work, but I promise to put something military in it once I fix it up. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaszanka Posted September 17, 2018 Share #15 Posted September 17, 2018 hahah.. good reminder to hit the Goodwill on the way to the gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted September 17, 2018 Share #16 Posted September 17, 2018 I never knew about this, thanks! I'm motivated to check them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray42 Posted September 19, 2018 Share #17 Posted September 19, 2018 About 2 years ago I found what I believe was a browning 1919 250 round belt that from World War 2 at a Goodwill. It was 10$ and simply labeled "belt". Given the length and obvious differences from an actual belt I have to wonder how this mistake ever occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted September 19, 2018 Share #18 Posted September 19, 2018 A friends find this morning Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted September 20, 2018 Share #19 Posted September 20, 2018 It has back pockets also Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted September 20, 2018 Share #20 Posted September 20, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Colt Posted September 20, 2018 Share #21 Posted September 20, 2018 Yep. Need to check out my local goodwill again. Found a nice 1990s 1st Armored BDU heavy jacket at my local store that I wear during the winters. Maybe I can find something more. Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted September 20, 2018 Share #22 Posted September 20, 2018 Nice one Kammo Man, glad your friend has already found his Halloween costume for this year! I usually procrastinate until a week before Halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11b inf Posted September 20, 2018 Share #23 Posted September 20, 2018 way ahead of you sir...found a new set of green jungle boots $20, ww2 wool M-38 enlisted mans over coat in like new condition for $17, countless tan tee shirts ,many M-34 wool blankets and woodland BDU's.. also have the free worlds last known supply of trioxane heat tabs I got for free from a thrift store..vince g. 11B Inf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Government Issue Posted September 20, 2018 Share #24 Posted September 20, 2018 @kammo-man any more pictures of that killer jump coat? I'm curious what the patch is above the left breast pocket. This is one of my favorite threads of the year. Keep it up people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KommandoPost Posted September 20, 2018 Share #25 Posted September 20, 2018 Found a NOS jungle jacket in small short earlier this week along with some modern stuff to resell on eBay. Unfortunately the local thrift stores have gotten smart and saved all the military items for Halloween and hiked the prices by about 10% or more. Even worse, several of them actually remember me as that guy that comes every week in September and October. I guess that's what happens after playing the Halloween rack lottery for 4 years straight. I found these today. I'm not sure if they are military or not (worst case probably police).It's very similar to a standard BDU, except for the little "knife pocket" and the velcro closing all the pocket flaps. The velcro is very similar to the one on my SEAL raven goretex pants.Anyone know if any "interesting" unit could have used them, and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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