Trader John's Outpost

Category: Surplus store

Address: 1173 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA

Phone: +18477413388

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Jeff Cascio

Sep 27, 2022

Great place, lots of cool stuff.

Audre Rathburn

Sep 15, 2022

Great. Clean. Packed with all branch military paraphernalia. It has not changed. I miss the people behind the counter.

Dan Bernero

Aug 27, 2022

This place is awesome. It was my first time stopping in and I will definitely be back. Great prices and an amazing selection of collectables and apparel.

Dan Gajewski

Aug 13, 2022

Called to ask if they buy gear to get a response to come in. After driving almost an hour to get there the owner didn't even wanna go through any of it and just low balled me an offer. When I had thousands of dollars worth of gear I was willing to sell much cheaper so he could still sell it under market value. Waste of time, wanted to buy everything next to nothing. Didn't know it was a charity.

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Questions & Answers

DO YOU HAVE ARMY FLAGS

Terry Johnson | Sep 29, 2018
Steve Kruger | Sep 29, 2018

They have a section with all kinds of flags , military included

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do you have 101st airborne pins?

Cathy Johnson | Sep 29, 2019
Tristan Lloyd (Triggered) | Sep 29, 2019

I would call them. Most people that reply to this are other customers

Do they have German helmets

Scott Flolo | Sep 29, 2018
Glenn Alaspa | Sep 29, 2018

They might but I would call first if especially if you're coming from a long drive but if you live in the area it's no big deal just stop by and take a look

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Do you have German WW2 helmets?

Scott Flolo | Sep 29, 2018
Kitty Levin | Sep 29, 2018

I shopped at trader johns for all my son's Christmas gifts. They have lots of cool stuff. But the inventory changes so it's best to call them. The staff is very knowledgeable.

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I am looking for the locking lids for PA116 storage containers. Do you have any available?

kometmotor | Sep 29, 2018
John McGuire | Sep 29, 2018

Im not certain and dont work at the store...best advice is to call them by phone... Good luck😉

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Do you guys carry m1 helmets?

Chris Drew | Sep 29, 2018
Brian Allen | Sep 29, 2018

As mentioned above the inventory does change constantly. I was looking for my old National Guard patch from the 123rd light infantry out of Delavan, Illinois that I couldn't find even on the internet and they had five,I bought them all. I would call in advance to be positive. Good Luck.

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Do they have any OG-107s or something similar?

aiden sundara | May 31, 2022
John | May 31, 2022

They get things all the time, however I'm not sure if they have any currently. Best bet honestly is just call them. They have always been super helpful to me.

Are there any rucksacks available?

B. AFANTE JR | Apr 1, 2022
Richard Price | Apr 1, 2022

There are ruck sacks. Although I didn't see frames last time I was in there

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 28, 2022
Kurt Wuckert | Sep 28, 2021

Mask required, weapons holstered

Does this location sell MRE?

Joseph Ball | Sep 28, 2021
Joe Crump | Sep 28, 2021

Yes

How do I shop with your store online?

Ben Goodin | Sep 28, 2020
carcass | Sep 28, 2020

Go into the store and support them, great guy.

do you carry bonoculers

kurt ferguson | Sep 28, 2020
Darin Tobolski | Sep 28, 2020

I have been in there many times and don't recall seeing binoculars for sale. They have tons of inventory though and probably do have some for sale, probably not a large selection though!

Do you carry rear window stickers for cars of the Armed Forces?

John Jackson | Sep 29, 2019
Tony Blum | Sep 29, 2019

Yes they do

Do you guys have any USMC camo uniforms?

Angel Carabez | Sep 29, 2019
Tony Blum | Sep 29, 2019

Yes they do!

Do they buy old ta 50

Tony Lawton | Sep 29, 2018
Glenn Alaspa | Sep 29, 2018

I think so but I would call first

Do they sell ABU trousers?

Elizabeth Tabachnikov (Lizzie) | Sep 29, 2018
John Lambie | Sep 29, 2018

Yes. But as above. Call them.

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