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#212548 - 12/07/10 02:35 AM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: MartinFocazio]
Desperado Offline
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Registered: 11/01/08
Posts: 1530
Loc: DFW, Texas
Originally Posted By: martinfocazio
So, what do we think of them? I buy now and then, but I'm wondering what people think of them.


I live less than 30 minutes from CTD's main warehouse and storefront operation. I have done business with them for several years for everything from small items up to an M14 Super Match.

I have always been treated well, and feel that I have gotten what I paid for.

I will email you in a bit.
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#212549 - 12/07/10 02:36 AM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: MartinFocazio]
Desperado Offline
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Registered: 11/01/08
Posts: 1530
Loc: DFW, Texas
Originally Posted By: martinfocazio
So, what do we think of them? I buy now and then, but I'm wondering what people think of them.


I live less than 30 minutes from CTD's main warehouse and storefront operation. I have done business with them for several years for everything from small items up to an M14 Super Match.

I have always been treated well, and feel that I have gotten what I paid for.

I will email you in a bit.
_________________________
I do the things that I must, and really regret, are unfortunately necessary.

RIP OBG

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#212560 - 12/07/10 03:37 AM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: MartinFocazio]
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Registered: 09/01/07
Posts: 2432
I've bought a few things from CTD and have been pleased with the items and service. Generally the descriptions are fair as long as you carefully read the descriptions and remember that many items are genuine surplus, often with some wear, and often repaired to maintain serviceability, but not always a pristine appearance.

Other issues come from people misunderstanding the difference between military issue, military style and new copies of GI items that may be more or less the same.

As with any company I usually start off with a small order to see how it goes. I use a credit card to gain some legal rights and controls. After a few small orders I'm more comfortable making larger purchases. The only down side to this strategy is that I just don't buy that much gear because once I find what works I keep it. Other than the stuff that expires, food and medicine, I typically don't spend $100 a year on gear.

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#212721 - 12/08/10 10:22 PM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: MartinFocazio]
Byrd_Huntr Offline
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Registered: 01/28/10
Posts: 1174
Loc: MN, Land O' Lakes & Rivers ...
I did a landscaping project last year. Dirt is not all that cheap!!!
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#213126 - 12/16/10 02:07 AM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: MartinFocazio]
Comanche7 Offline
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Registered: 07/04/02
Posts: 436
Loc: Florida
Martin,

Several purchases from them, all trouble-free, met their stated delivery ETA's. Products were received as described in their literature and website.

Like anything else, carefully read the descriptions and when needed, make a call to verify and take notes of when, why, and what you talked about and who you spoke with.

Standard disclaimer and no affiliation.

Regards,
Comanche7

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#213191 - 12/16/10 07:56 PM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: Comanche7]
uurys Offline
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Registered: 12/16/10
Posts: 1
Loc: Texas
So, what do you think of CTD, Martin?

BTW - nice meeting you yesterday.

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#213196 - 12/16/10 09:37 PM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: Art_in_FL]
MDinana Offline
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Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
Originally Posted By: Art_in_FL

Other issues come from people misunderstanding the difference between military issue, military style and new copies of GI items that may be more or less the same.


That's the gist of this company right there. Typically, their true surplus stuff is as good as or better than you'll find in a local surplus store. But the "military style" is usually junk. Be careful reading, they're very upfront about it.

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#213404 - 12/21/10 05:04 PM Re: Cheaper Than Dirt? [Re: uurys]
MartinFocazio Offline

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Registered: 01/21/03
Posts: 2203
Loc: Bucks County PA
You KNOW what I think...nice meeting you too...

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