MRE's by the case

[Gadgetmonster]

A few years back I purchased a case of MRE's on an INGO group buy.
I believe they came out of a factory in Evansville.
I liked them, they were pretty darn good and were self heating.
I would like to get another case or two but that factory continues to show them as unavailable.
Do you know of a proven source for good quality MRE's by the case?

 

[KittySlayer]

Here is one link with some info.

Civilian MRE Comparison | MRE Info

 

[grunt soldier]

Shibumi runs the group buys for these. He usually does one or two a year. maybe worth pm'ing him to see if he is going to do any in the future. The group buy prices are definitely better than just grabbing a couple cases.

 

[shibumiseeker]

Shibumi runs the group buys for these. He usually does one or two a year. maybe worth pm'ing him to see if he is going to do any in the future. The group buy prices are definitely better than just grabbing a couple cases.

The last few times I called they were out of stock for pallets. This spring should see new production and I might do another run when it come in.

 

[AngryRooster]

The last few times I called they were out of stock for pallets. This spring should see new production and I might do another run when it come in.

Definitely would like to get in if there's another group buy. I'm sure things have changed, but do you remember roughly the cost per case, types of meals, etc from the last time around? Just wanting to get a rough idea.

 

[Expat]

 

[shibumiseeker]

Definitely would like to get in if there's another group buy. I'm sure things have changed, but do you remember roughly the cost per case, types of meals, etc from the last time around? Just wanting to get a rough idea.

Last time was $56/case iirc.

The big savings is not having to get them shipped.

 

[SmileDocHill]

Look at craigs list and other places also. The Gov. made it legal (haven't changed the packaging yet though) for guys in the military to sell these to regular Joe's a couple years ago. As I understand it, once MRE cases have been issued, go out on a "mission" and don't get used, they cannot be placed back into inventory to be reissued. A lot of bases have piles of cases sitting there and usually a handful of guys that take it upon themselves to sign them out and either use or sell. All that to say it is legal to buy unopened cases of military MRE's and they can often be found at a really good price.

 

[Gadgetmonster]

I used some meals from INGO's last group buy on a fishing trip a couple years ago. Three guys all agreed the food was good. The heaters were amazing in how hot they made the entree. The balance of that case is sitting ready in my garage frige if needed. If we do another group buy I am in.

BTW, Thanks for the info KittySlayer.

 

[Dentoro]

I may be interested In throwing in.

 

[IndyTom]

Yeah, at that group-buy price, I'd be down for a few cases.

 

[Dddrees]

Although there's great value and even more importantly great purpose for MRE's somehow as someone who had no other choice at the time I find the idea of willing wanting to get and eat these a bit hard to swallow. LOL

Of course you have to understand we aren't just talking about one case and sometimes this was for months at a time. They certainly served their purpose, but it's nothing I've found a need or a desire for since. Nothing wrong with them but after 20 years of CRats and MREs I'm glad I have no purpose for either.

 

[The Professor]

If you do a group buy, please contact me. I'd be interested in several cases, as well.

 

[JayPea]

Please include me on notification of the next buy; I will likely be good for a few cases as well. Thanks.

 

[bigworm]

I would be interested too

 

[themurseman]

I would be interested also. My father and brother would probably be good for a case or 2 each.

 

[seamonster]

count me in for several cases if and when the group buy happens

 

[Wolffman]

I would be interested in a couple of cases too. Please contact me if you decide to do a group by. Thanks.

 

[Mgderf]

Although there's great value and even more importantly great purpose for MRE's somehow as someone who had no other choice at the time I find the idea of willing wanting to get and eat these a bit hard to swallow. LOL

Of course you have to understand we aren't just talking about one case and sometimes this was for months at a time. They certainly served their purpose, but it's nothing I've found a need or a desire for since. Nothing wrong with them but after 20 years of CRats and MREs I'm glad I have no purpose for either.

I didn't eat them for 20 years, but after the C-rats, the Mre's were a godsend.

I'd be in for a couple of cases, if distribution can be figured out.

 

[halfmileharry]

Count on me for a few as well.