WS Supplies Army Surplus

About 70 percent or so non-​genuine Army Surplus, the rest only a small proportion UK army. Plus all the staff seemed to be instructed to ask ‘Can I help you?’. But maybe worth a look on the offchance of finding something interesting if you’re passing.

This used to be a great shop but it’s got very expensive in the last couple of years, Plus they now carry to much non issue ‘military style’ stuff. also, the last time I was in there they appeared to be employing someones gran who was using the high pressure «can I help you» «what are you looking for» «what size are you looking for» style of salespersonship, the last thing you want when you just want a rummage around.

Just wanted to say how disappointed I am with this store. I personally haven’t visited it but my brother has and bought some boots. When he got home he found they weren’t a matching pair. He went back to the store and no exchange or refund was given so that was money wasted and someone else out there has an odd pair too! Not a good way to treat your customers.

It’s a really weird place for an army surplus store, near all the big retail DIY places, but what fun to look round! It’s a bit daunting as a rather nosy female, as there are lots of military and tattooed types who look like they’re supplying their own personal army, but it’s well worth a look.
If you’re not familiar with surplus stores, they’re basically leftover army kit being sold off cheap. It’s usually really good quality, but not the most attractive (think green, sand and camo colours) or necessarily the most luxurious. If, for some reason, you like looking like a soldier, the clothes are really good. Incidentally, they’re tough enough to be good for gardening and lots of outdoor sports. There’s never much for women though.
I find it most useful for getting outdoor equipment like drinks bottles and camping kit. It’s all really tough and you know it’ll do the job as people’s lives depend on it. Have a browse on Ebay for army surplus if you want more of an idea what there is before you make the journey out to visit the store.