MRE Stash in a Cave: Got a Spare $35,000?

[EasyMre]

I thought you folks might appreciate this interesting listing I just found.

I was perusing through some online listings and I happened to stumble upon this treasure trove.



Source: https://www.ebay.com/itm/MRE-STAR-512-C ... .l4275.c10

Note the epic description:
"CAN KEEP STORED AT CAVE OR PICK UP AT ARIZONA LOCATION. ELEVATOR TO CAVE"

Honestly, the moment I learned there was an "elevator to cave" I was instantly sold.

However, at the price of $35,000 for MRE + Shipping that would leave these at a price of ~$5.69 per meal which actually isn't too bad. Presently, MRE Star for a case of 12 go for about ~$9.16 per meal (retail price, not bulk/wholesale price). At two meals a day, these 6,144 meals could last an average person about 8.5 years (if you at them every day and if the constipation didn't kill you first).

Who's ready to invest?

[kman]

If you zoom in on those labels, I think I'm seeing "2011" as the production date. So these things might still be ok to eat at 9 years old...but I'd say they're at the peak of their usefulness.

I think $20 per case is a more reasonable price.

[Jim_M1988]

Can you ever buy MRE's for $20 a case?

[EasyMre]

If you zoom in on those labels, I think I'm seeing "2011" as the production date. So these things might still be ok to eat at 9 years old...but I'd say they're at the peak of their usefulness.

I think $20 per case is a more reasonable price.

Ahh yes. I see that as well. Looks like Februrary 2011 production date. I didn't realize $20 cases existed. That would be quite a steal.

[kman]

Can you ever buy MRE's for $20 a case?

Oh yes, you can find $20 cases every so often. Back a few years ago when Sopakco Low Sodium MREs were flooding the market, it wasn't uncommon to find someone on Craigslist selling them for $20/case. That was a really good deal.

But these MREs even for $20, would be stretching it - since they're already 9 years old, you *might* get a couple more years of use out of them if you're lucky...beyond that, you're really taking your chances with your survival. I mean, yeah, a 9 year old MRE is better than no MRE...but please buy something more recent if you need it for emergencies.

[Jim_M1988]

Wish I could find them for that money, just to go through and sample . Yeah, wouldn't use the old ones for any sort of emergency. Reckon this one was a prepped stash?

Can you ever buy MRE's for $20 a case?

Oh yes, you can find $20 cases every so often. Back a few years ago when Sopakco Low Sodium MREs were flooding the market, it wasn't uncommon to find someone on Craigslist selling them for $20/case. That was a really good deal.

But these MREs even for $20, would be stretching it - since they're already 9 years old, you *might* get a couple more years of use out of them if you're lucky...beyond that, you're really taking your chances with your survival. I mean, yeah, a 9 year old MRE is better than no MRE...but please buy something more recent if you need it for emergencies.

[mikeoverhere]

9 year old cases of MRE Star meals for $69 each? Old enough to be way past prime, too recent to be collectable. You can do better for $69 (I'm including shipping).

My God, think of how much constipation 512 cases could produce.

[EasyMre]

9 year old cases of MRE Star meals for $69 each? Old enough to be way past prime, too recent to be collectable. You can do better for $69 (I'm including shipping).

My God, think of how much constipation 512 cases could produce.

Really? What's your source? Hook me up!!

The cheapest cases I'm seeing around $90 including shipping.

Or is it a matter of searching around and getting lucky?

[mikeoverhere]

$69 for old rations? I buy current rations in my town by the case for less than $69. Unfortunately they are US mfg and I hate US rations.

I just did an eBay search. First hit was a current (or is it 2009?) MRE Star case for $62 shipped. https://www.ebay.com/itm/MRE-Star-Case- ... SwN9Ze1-LS

[Jim_M1988]

Cheapest box I can find in the UK is £120