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looks like the thread was deleted, anyone got it cached and care to repost it
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Nope, it's gone, but I did save the pages... at least the first 3 or 4 [;)]
I also commented on the thread, and found it quite disturbing that they (mostly MSTN, with GP backing him) would even suggest such a thing.
To assume that a part might be stolen government property, simply because it was priced lower than retail, and post that comment in public without any kind of proof is irresponsible.
Suggesting that anyone who purchased something, believing they purchased a legit part, that could have "walked off base" or was government property that would never have been "surplused", is a thief in no uncertain terms is a bit rude.
What's the chances that some of those NIW GI Mags anyone has purchased weren't obtained in the same way, or maybe some NV gear, but no one seems to be too concerned about those. I'd even go so far as to say that many USED GI mags that have found their way into civilian hands at some point were never legally "disposed" of through military procurement, and it's likely that Wes and Tom would never have posted the same type of comments towards someone selling mags.
Personally, my respect, and desire to have any business dealings with either one of them has lowered considerably due to their irresponsible actions.