1988 MRE case on Ebay

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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by Treesuit » Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:44 pm

MREHeater72,

Okay, I took another look at the photo. I see the outer sleeve on the cartons but the production date is still murky. It's vague but I think it says 97 in the middle. I did not know the outer sleeves were rejected in 2000.

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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by steve1989 » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:56 pm

Hey I'm bidding on this case here and I am 100% sure this one is 1991.
The case isn't super pretty looking though - hopefully most the goodies are still intact inside the pouches.
I bought it mainly for the Freeze Dried fruit squares and the the nut cakes.. and not to mention the nostalgia! hah!

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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by mreheater72 » Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:40 pm

steve1989 wrote:Hey I'm bidding on this case here and I am 100% sure this one is 1991.
The case isn't super pretty looking though - hopefully most the goodies are still intact inside the pouches.
Steve, which case do you mean? :)
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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by steve1989 » Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:47 pm

Well... as long as you dont out-bid me...!! haha!

Sorry I forgot the link.... here we go http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :MEBIDX:IT

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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by steve1989 » Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:56 pm

Man I hope I win these though because I'm going to do a 12-post review of it with pictures... it's going to be the most fun I'll be having in a long time.I'll also be posting a couple other unusual things I am bidding on now into the review forums - and all will have pictures including ones with me eating the old food.... I have been nuts the past week where I've been on ebay maybe 24 hours worth of time (Over the course of 7 days) looking for newly listed old mre cases, rcw's, mcw's, etc. or anything odd.

I even came across some of those ToTM training meals or whatever they are called. Too bad they are the most boring MRE's ever! Hah!
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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by mreheater72 » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:04 pm

steve1989 wrote:Well... as long as you dont out-bid me...!! haha!

Sorry I forgot the link.... here we go...
Never fear, I don´t out-bid you :) ! That´s a nice case, I´m curious for your review :) !
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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by steve1989 » Sun Jan 02, 2011 6:02 pm

Hey, thankyou mreheater! I'm going to take 2-3 pics of each item off each entree and do a full report on them and post it on the review forums. My mom is a professional with taking nice close-up pics so be prepared for some real nice detailed photos of that Ham Slice & Chocolate Nut Cake! heheheh

My max bid is currently at such a high and outrageous price that if someone outbids me I would be surprised because I can't figure an old case going for any much higher than a brand new case.

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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by Kix414 » Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:50 am

Hi guys,

I’m the guy who had 14 cases of old stock MRE’s listed on eBay. Looks like at least two are sold. My eBay buyers will have their choice, but I thought I’d give you guys some more info. If you’re interested in any of these just let me know.

Cube case w/heaters
1 case Pack 7295-133 Insp 10-00 Menu A 1-12
2 case Pack 7295-133 Insp 10-00 Menu B 9-20
2 case Pack 7147-043 Insp 5-00 Menu A 1-12
1 case Pack 7147-043 Insp 5-00 Menu B 9-20
2 case Pack 7078-001 Insp 3-00 Menu B 9-20
2 case Pack 7296-133 Insp 10-00 Menu A 1-12
3 case Pack 7296-133 Insp 10-00 Menu B 9-20
1 case Pack 4158-37-080 Insp 6/97 Menu not shown

Flat case, no heaters
1 case Lot 2258 Pack 9/22 Insp 9/95

I also have one (1) can of c-ration peanut butter that I’ll give to anyone who wants to paypal me $5 for a flat rate envelope.

Thanks, Kix

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Re: 1988 MRE case on Ebay

Post by Ruleryak » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:16 pm

I ended up snagging a 97A, 97B, and the 94 and 92 cases from Kix414 and they showed up well wrapped and in good condition with straps. So if you need a 97 A or B for your collection now's your chance!

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