American Science and Surplus is fighting for its life

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hilsdev · 1d ago

I’ll probably make a small order just because. It’s been heartbreaking watching my local radio, electronics, and mil/gov surplus stores shutter in the last 15 years. I have a genuine sense of losing a piece of culture.

rbanffy · 17h ago

I wish they could deliver the more innocent stuff outside the US.

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American Science and Surplus is fighting for its life

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