Alameda Army Navy Surplus

Very nice and wonderful customer service!!!
Has amazing deals for electrical hazard steel toe boots and all your other work/​army needs :)
I highly recommend this place to everyone!

been going to these guys for a long time and they always have what i need.

If your average military surplus store. Good selection. All of the very strange things that you can’t imagine are able to be sold in a strip mall. Good selection of sunglasses, knives, and plenty of camouflage in all colors. Friendly staff who are willing to help. Convenient parking, and close to Coast Guard island.

Lots of cool stuff here, but the owners just don’t give a crap. I was looking for navy blue wool pants and the said they had some in the back but he had no idea what size. I looked around and there was 2 other people in the store and it was close to closing. I said can you tell me when you can look? He said Friday… this was Tuesday! I wanted it for a halloween costume so I said can you just bring them out here and let me look at them and he looked at me and said no.
seriously??? if you know what you want and it is within this lazy guys reach, I am sure this store will be fine for you… But if you actually want some HELP, this store’s customer service number is 0.

They hit the nail on the head. Only a couple of items I would prefer they have, but its a surplus store, they’ll never have everything. Very helpful staff, well organized comprehensive clothing, patches, and molly gear.

Not bad Oakland. I’m a sucker for a good Army Navy store and so I had to make a detour when I was doing a little bike expedition and spied this East Oakland gem. This is your typical Army Navy store.
A bit musky, a huge inventory of army navy bags, old school looking jackets and sweaters, gas masks (I need those) and a nice array of Swiss Army knives; pretty standard. Although no hunting or camping sections, they have some random knick knacks that could prove useful to both pastimes. I’m definitely coming here for my next Halloween costume — they have a bunch of masks and not to mention foreign polizia jackets. DOPE.
No Carhartt gear… not dope. Seems that they are a Dickies establishment here.
Definitely a store you come in with not needing anything, yet you leave with something. The guys manning the front who I’m assuming are the owners definitely aren’t friendly: no hello’s or goodbye’s, just down to business here.
A private parking lot makes this super easy/​stress free stop. Prices seemed actually more than reasonable siding on the inexpensive side. Score!
Although I didn’t make a purchase on this visit, I’d come again!

Went to the store a few weeks ago and the staff there was just creepy. I picked up a SOG ax that I was very interested in buying and looked at the price somewhere around the $ 45 dollar range. So I decided to look it up online as any good shopper should do, where I found the same ax for $ 30-​$ 35 dollars. I then proceeded to put the ax back where I found it and as I placed the ax back in its respectful place I heard a loud and disgruntled «groan» as I look back I see the staff shaking his head.
Ps I was the only person in the store. Also Unilocal you should really consider being able to give ½ or ¼ stars because this place deserves.

I’ve been coming to this place for years to buy camping gear and survival stuff. It is expensive but I can try clothes/​hats on to see if it fits and if it feels right unlike the internet. It’s a surplus and not a mall, don’t know why people on here are so sensitive, I go in and search what I’m looking for, if I like it and I’m willing to spend the money for it I buy and I’m out of there, not there to make a new best friend.

the place has a decent selection and lots of items, however the younger owner is impatient, arrogant and rude. The prices are not very great comparing to online or other stores either. when you ask questions about things, you get treated like a burden and hear answers with a ridiculous attitude. after all this said, them being almost a monopoly around east bay doesn’t help put them in place and have good customer service with better pricing.

I’m not sure what’s up but the last few times I’ve gone here, during posted buisness hours, the store has been closed. I genuinely hope that the owners are alright and in well health. However the lack of consistent hours of operations makes it difficult to want to come back.

If you are looking for clothes or sew on patches and not friendly service then this is the place to go. I already expected bad to no service and I got the later but I did see another guy get attentive help. I went in looking for a patch was was surprised to find 3 rotating racks and 3 cases of patches. The selection was amazing. The price of my badge patch was $ 3.99 which is very reasonable.

Get beyond the fact that this seems to be run by the freaking Taliban or that prices are not that competitive… here is the story… my wife an little girl were in there and picked up a few things. After they left my daughter realized that she had left her phone there. When we called they first of all denied that they had the phone, until we told them we had the tracker activated and we KNEW it was there… «oh yea. here it is» So my wife and kid go down and they refuse to give back the phone until we pay a $ 30 reward!!!
My wife gave them a «go fuck yourself» (Oakland teachers don’t take any shit) and told them that she still had her phone and that the next number she would dial would be to the police. This is not bad customer service, it borders on criminal.

First impressions — all bad. I walked in expecting a US vet who established this store and was rudely met — not greeted, acknowledged — just looked at by the creepy staff — imam who ever just grunted as I walked in. I looked around — prices high, inventory OK but no deals — best to shop off the internet or go somewhere else.
Had the feeling I was offending the staff by being there — wtf? All the pro islamic pictures etc behind the sales desk was an instant no — go as well.
Time to di-​di … and go to a friendlies store !

Take this review as you will. I’m sensitive and defensive.
It all begins with my trip. I went all the way to Alameda on my bike to visit this place for a canvas backpack. Nbd, because of the reviews. I figured there would be a nice selection of what I was looking for… SIMPLE canvas backpack for around $ 20. To my dismay there were none without zippers or decals. There are definitely bags there. They are all on shelves and seemingly inexpensive because of how simple they are. I found one that I would settle for, a black, canvas, standard size, two zippers. The price tag read 39.99. Really? That’s fine, I thought, but I can get one on amazon for 8. I simply asked, «will you come down in price?» To which the employee behind the desk answered «no, all prices are fixed». Cool, I put back the bag, said thank you, and proceeded to walk out. The boss man stopped me and asked «do you bargain at every store you go to, target, Walmart?»
That’s all, I walked out. And I won’t be back.
For the record, I seldom shop at any large corporation for the simple reason that I like to support locally and have more pleasant, personable xperiences.

For a small place the selection is amazing! I didn’t end up purchasing anything or using any of the staff’s assistance I could easily see how someone would say the employees there had little to no customer service, and limited equipment knowledge.
I can factually say that I was not greeted when entering the store. Poor customer service? Probably so, but at the same time if you go to a surplus store expecting outstanding customer service you probably never served and even worse are a complete fool.
With that being said, I don’t believe surplus stores really offer great customer service and it’s not important to me seeing as how I KNOW what gear I am looking for. I would truly only rate any surplus store based two factors: item selection and prices. Hence my ¾ rating.
PS — Seeing as how this store offered this much in the BAY AREA, you guys are just nit picking at an already limited type of business.

I liked coming here until I need to order something. Not very nice when you bee the help to find or order. When I left not even a thank you from them even when I said thanks not even you welcome. Bad customer service here. Better to buy online!

Time: 3:47pm
Purpose: Just receive a call didn’t have Bluetooth on so had to pull over.
Set-​up: Small surplus shop across the ConAgra Mills plant next to Jack London Kitchen&bathroom fixtures. Parking lot is share with 3 – 4 other businesses in complex.
Staff: 2 man and 1 women of afghni didn’t say hi or acknowledge me 3mins has elaspe to no avail. Seems to be doing on the computer but with 3 staff members one of them should have at least had the time.
Cleanliness: A little dusty but serviceable.
Products: Military, guards, hunting, survival, costume, air soft pistols, badges, camping, swords, metal spike ball, nunchucks, dart gun, etc.
Punch Line: In-​store same day pick-​up, parking out front, new&use deals, not too pricey on some items, can try before buying, takes cash, debit and credit.
Final Thoughts: As soon as I walk in first counter I saw was air soft pistols and rifles. Saw 2 staff members sitting there looking away from me which is fine with me gave him a chance to redeem himself. I walk in and within 5 mins I left on the way out still not a word. Come here if you’re into rugged gears, law enforcement supplies or the casual outdoors person. He probably had a weapon underneath his chair thinking he’s about to be rob by someone. With all that weapons behind the counter I would be careful as anyone can use it on anyone whether it’s a customer or the workers. Funny part was they carry role playing leather latex the kind you would find in S&M roles.

I went to the store for the second time today, I wanted a set of chocker whites. The price was well over the price for a new set of uniforms and the shop owner refused to bring the price down. He was very rude and NON MILITARY friendly! I will purchase all my supplies online.
–S– Active duty service member.

This is the place to go if you are looking for something military related and at a somewhat good price.
I work as a costume designer, so this place has helped me in a pinch with accessories and even clothing to pull off that military look, I’m always in a awe of this place.
Pro’s: Lots to choose from in camo, boots, accessories, military coats, hats, and bags. The gentlemen who work there are very friendly and helpful.
Con’s: They prefer cash, but I do believe they take cards.
No returns, but you can exchange or receive a store credit. Make sure what you bought is what you really wanted.

This is more a store for Mr Rinky and son of Rinky.
They like buying wool socks, jeans, Dixkies pants and other clothing.
It is an eclectic mix of all things macho and military from canteens, backpacks,
helmets, ski masks, Luche Libre masks, shoes, boots, pea coats, military patches,
knives, flashlights, duffel bags and so much more
No frilly, sissy stuff here or any enticing knick knacks for Rinky.
But…I was looking for some warm, heavy sweat pants to help me through
this chilly January. The Rinky men recommended this store where they had bought their sweatpants. I was a little skeptical but lo and behold I found some warm, thick sweatpants with pockets in black. They also had the sweatpants in gray and dark gray. Relatively cheap $ 16.95.
The proprietors sometimes seem a little standoffish, but the older gentleman is
friendly and helpful.
You may need to use GPS to find this place.