Armed Forces Supply Military & Tactical Surplus Store — Attraction in Converse

This place has a really cool nostalgia aspect and the prices can be fair for the most part. I've come here to buy and trade a few items over time and can say that I've had a pretty good experience. However, over the past few months there must have been some sort of change of management or something cause trade in value is ridiculously low. Certain items have been on the shelf for the longest time for about the same price as you would find a new item online from the manufacturer or more. It's supposed to be a surplus store not a brand store. And then when you ask the girls upfront (who are always very kind) to see if you can trade items, they contact the "manager" with pictures and descriptions of what is brought in by the customer. The manager then proceeds to low-ball you a utterly low price that's not even worth it. I come here to try to support a local business and military friendly store and instead get cheaped out on items and charged way more that what I should be paying for. I've seen a good amount of veterans and people come in to donate stuff to the store, so you would think management would try to make things affordable for those who shop here but instead they cheap out, lowball and almost make you feel disgusted, as if the items one brings in aren't...

The store has a amazing collection of surplus and all seemed to be quality. My biggest disappointment was that I watched several customers be greeted at the check out with are you in the military or a veteran? Of course everyone said yes to receive the discount price. As I checked out I was just asked if I was paying cash or credit. This was from a kid who couldn't have even been old enough to have served. Before paying I asked did you apply the military discount. He looked me in the face and asked me well did you serve? I had to politely explain to him that yes I did and that I could also identify even military badge, rank and unit patch in the wall behind him. It was very offensive and disappointing that I was questioned while no one else in the store seemed to be doubted. My only thought is, in the store where the only color that matters is green, it still seems that black is not welcomed. I wonder how his parents raised him while making money off surplus that ever race has shed blood for...... America the land of the free and the home of the still...

I was coming all the way from the other side of town during rush hour and I called asking if they could stay open 5 to 10 minutes later because of where I was coming from. The guy I spoke with, Kyle was super understanding and allowed me to show up a few minutes past their closing. He knew exactly what I was looking for when I called earlier and was able to direct me in the right direction of their caps section where I was looking for a USMC cap for my Dad for Christmas. Kyle was super knowledgeable & after I asked his opinion, he shared with me his thoughts and helped me make the best decision! If I had more time, I probably would've shopped some more! They had a huge selection on caps and great deals. I'm definitely keeping this place in mind when I need some awesome military gear in the future. Thanks again & Happy...