Just what is Ax-Man Surplus, do you ask? We simply defy a simple description. For over thirty years we have been serving the creative and practical needs of the Twin Cities community. Simple to say, there aren't any stores around simply like this!
Imagine going to one store and finding yards and yards of different materials, all kinds of wierd hardware parts, porcelain and plastic body parts, bizarre millitary odds 'n' ends like gas masks and dummy rounds, capacitors and power supplies, art materials, office products, and coffee pots- All in the same place!
Usually when people hear the word "surplus", the
words "used" and "defective" also come to mind. THIS IS A MYTH!When we
say surplus, we mean merchandise that is new and in fine working order, but
someone just had more on hand than needed, or items whose intended application
just didn't do it justice...
...Which is where you come in. Our business thrives on our customers' imagination. We have scores of merchandise waiting for creative people to find new uses for them. Using a fly trap as a minnow catcher, for instance. Or using weight resistance bands as boat mooring lines. Or building a computer or amplifier with our bins and bins of electromechanical stuff. The possibilities are endless!
We don't believe in UPC
codes- the apocalyptic "mark of the beast" for the Nineties. We believe
customers like to touch merchandise that's not wrapped in bubble packs and
laminated cardstock. When you come into our stores, we encourage you to browse
around, read our signs, dig through our leather scraps bin, hunt for a vacuum
tube for that old radio, and just have a good time!
So if you're in for a
shopping experience, or just in the Twin Cities, pay us a visit! 