I hardly ever frequented Ax-Man Surplus in Minneapolis, MN until I happened to find a thoughtful gift here. In a single premise, you will have fun scrambling through random items. These include rare hardware parts, bizarre military gear, dummy rounds, porcelain and plastic body parts, capacitors and power supplies, art materials, office products, and coffee pots. Although many might perceive this to be a used-item retailer, Ax-Man Surplus is quite the contrary! One will find merchandise that is new and in working order. People are seen lingering around these items and creatively thinking of ways in which they can put them together to make something new. The items do not carry identification codes and are not wrapped. Usually customers are allowed to open or test the items they are interested in. Some items are crafty and some are techno-marvel, not easily found in a regular store. I felt encouraged browsing around, reading signs, digging through scrap bins, and hunting for a vacuum tube for an old radio. I have enjoyed every moment spent in this store! Ax-man Surplus also provides a great window-shopping experience! I recommend that people visit this store, rather than traveling to a large mall once in a while. Make it a priority to stop by! For find more stores like this, visit globalYP.net, an online directory.