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APEXgunparts
02-01-2019, 14:53
Handling our recent large shipment has created a BUNCH of empty crates that are now standing out in the yard here.
If anyone wants to drive over here during the week and collect a few, they would be welcome to them.
They are taking up too much room.
I didn't note anything really unusual, just military crates and those big plain wood ones (shown on our FaceBook page).
We will not ship these!
In another week or so these will start to be reduced/removed.
Richard
Cool! Thanks for the heads up Richard. I might stop over later on and pick up a few :)
Little Dutch
02-01-2019, 15:40
Thank you for the heads up.
APEXgunparts
02-01-2019, 15:50
Make sure you come by the front door and check in before entering our yard!
My crew is outside right now disposing of bad pallets, etc.
Richard
I checked your Facebook page & don't see any gun crate pictures. Can you post some up?
I did not see any on face book, but- I did see where they are located at in the Springs.
theGinsue
02-01-2019, 22:46
Very interested in some of these. Will see when/how I can get off of work early to come by there.
I thought you had a sign on your front door saying you can't stop by without an appointment. It's stopped me from coming by on a whim just to say hello.
APEXgunparts
02-02-2019, 04:50
FaceBook photos, a couple of weeks ago.
Here is some of what we have...
No pics of the green and black wood boxes.
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/49752940_1401647869992883_3178695717992529920_n.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=fae0beac7413c9736786d9ed15288f92&oe=5CBC8653
We don't have a showroom, so signs indicate employee entrance.
You will have to ring the bell to be let in.
Richard
Aardvark
02-02-2019, 09:24
I'd feel like Indiana Jones, wondering what's inside....
BladesNBarrels
02-02-2019, 09:28
Substantial looking crates.
Maybe the mob could use them for shipping bodies.
ChickNorris
02-02-2019, 09:31
Jaynestown jail.
Stack a few together and make some affordable housing for the homeless.
Would make for a cheap doghouse.
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SideShow Bob
02-02-2019, 11:19
Would make for a cheap doghouse.
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You could get the kids, the dog, the cat and grandma in those crates.
Could have spent about $1,000 less on building my chicken coop I bet.
ChickNorris
02-02-2019, 12:27
You could get the kids, the dog, the cat and grandma in those crates.
Maybe....in a different order
Tryin' to find a truck.... could use one. lol
TheSparkens
02-02-2019, 12:35
I may call you on Monday. I need to see if we can store some of them in our prefab shop.
ChickNorris
02-02-2019, 12:40
Tryin' to find a truck.... could use one. lol
To move a crate?
Could have spent about $1,000 less on building my chicken coop I bet.
Those must be some fancy chickens. Sounds like they have a swanky crib.
You could get the kids, the dog, the cat and grandma in those crates.
I like how you think!! [Beer]
Stack a few together and make some affordable housing for the homeless.
Or call it a Tiny House and sell it to some rich idiot for an outrageous markup.
To move a crate?
Yeah... I have a SMALL car and these look pretty big. Am I wrong?
ChickNorris
02-04-2019, 17:16
Yeah... I have a SMALL car and these look pretty big. Am I wrong?
I'm in Denver. If you can't find someone to help local, make arrangements, pm me & I'll come down & help out.
I'm in Denver. If you can't find someone to help local, make arrangements, pm me & I'll come down & help out.
Thank you, but I'm not going to ask you drive to drive down from Denver for a wooden crate. I appreciate the offer though.
Thanks.
ChickNorris
02-04-2019, 18:38
Well, I'd find something local to do after, & it'd give me an excuse to do it too. There's plenty of shops & ranges I've yet to visit.
Well, I'd find something local to do after, & it'd give me an excuse to do it too. There's plenty of shops & ranges I've yet to visit.
Consider this an invite to shoot at Whistling Pines Gun Club West (https://whistlingpinesgunclub.com/) (on Garden of the Gods) as my guest. :)
Next two weeks are tight, but doable. PM me if interested.
O2
Little Dutch
02-05-2019, 22:47
If these are still available I would like to stop in over lunch tomorrow and get two of them. Maybe 3...
ChickNorris
02-06-2019, 08:28
Consider this an invite to shoot at Whistling Pines Gun Club West (https://whistlingpinesgunclub.com/) (on Garden of the Gods) as my guest. :)
Next two weeks are tight, but doable. PM me if interested.
O2
Perk : )
APEXgunparts
02-06-2019, 09:45
Yesterday & today my warehouse crew is working out in the yard storing away material.
After we get done with that we have a bunch of pallets to dispose of.
Next we start breaking up crates to go into the roll off dumpster.
The smaller wooden chests just get thrown in, we will keep some of the mid size crates, those large plain wood ones will get broken up.
Richard
APEXgunparts
02-06-2019, 14:22
Gent stopped by this morning and left with a nice selection of crates.
I do appreciate these being put to use rather than being trashed by us.
Richard
Little Dutch
02-06-2019, 20:10
Richard, it was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you and your crew for helping me load in the wind and snow today!
Aloha_Shooter
02-07-2019, 16:25
You have smaller crates? I wasn't going to stop by because the ones in the picture wouldn't fit in my Expedition but I'd be tempted to grab some smaller ones.
APEXgunparts
02-07-2019, 16:59
Richard, it was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you and your crew for helping me load in the wind and snow today!
The weather on Wednesday was "memorable"!
That was Erik (Operations manager) who you met.
Not sure who else from the warehouse assisted.
If you need more crates (large and small) we still have them available.
Richard
Little Dutch
02-07-2019, 23:18
The weather on Wednesday was "memorable"!
That was Erik (Operations manager) who you met.
Not sure who else from the warehouse assisted.
If you need more crates (large and small) we still have them available.
Richard
Oops. Poor name recall kept me out of politics.
Time permitting, I would like to stop in for another small crate on Friday. They work great as a Toy chest for my toddler.
APEXgunparts
02-08-2019, 09:57
Oops. Poor name recall kept me out of politics.
Time permitting, I would like to stop in for another small crate on Friday. They work great as a Toy chest for my toddler.
No worries about names!
Glad you have found a good use for the wood boxes.
The large ones might make a good outdoor playhouse or fort with a bit of work.
If you want to stop by again, we will be here all day.
Yard gate usually gets locked about 5PM.
Richard
Aloha_Shooter
02-08-2019, 12:08
Thanks ... will probably stop by this afternoon to see what small crates you have.
APEXgunparts
02-13-2019, 10:39
We are moving containers in the south yard today.
About all the big unpainted wood crates are gone now.
We still have a selection of normal sized wood crates out in the yard.
Free to anyone making the effort to come collect them.
Richard
APEXgunparts
03-26-2019, 19:13
APEX still has wood crates available to anyone willing to load them up and haul them off.
Wednesday we are moving shipping containers in the south yard, but after that you should give us a call and stop by.
Richard
ChickNorris
03-26-2019, 19:28
What are the sizes still available?
APEXgunparts
03-26-2019, 20:05
What are the sizes still available?
Everything from a pallet sized crate to a wood fuze box.
Richard
APEXgunparts
03-28-2019, 18:49
We have been handling material and now have EVEN MORE wood crates out in the south yard!
This includes those tall plain wood crates that one gent used to make a play house and were suggested for chicken coops!
A couple of green wood crates are marked AMD-65.. once a 40ft roll off hits the yard these will be gone for good.
Richard
APEXgunparts
04-01-2019, 20:24
We are sorting and organizing material onto pallets.
In the process we are emptying out wood crates.
They are stacking up in our south yard.
This may be a good week to come by and take some home, NO CHARGE!
Richard
APEXgunparts
04-02-2019, 19:02
OK, today we hashed out the clean up dates.
The 40ft roll off will be in the south yard early next week.
All the bad pallets and unneeded wood boxes will be thrown in.
After that no more crates!
This is the last chance for a long while.
Richard
APEXgunparts
05-03-2024, 10:52
Remember the last post I made in this thread?
I said it would be a long while before we had crates in our south yard that are available to be picked up at no charge.
Well its time again, we are sorting and organizing material onto pallets.
In the process we are emptying out wood crates.
They are stacking up in our south yard.
Bring your truck or trailer and a friend to help load.
The weather looks decent so this may be a good time to come by and take some crates home.
We are here Monday thru Friday, 9AM til 3:30PM.
Most of what we have in the south yard lacks a lid, or has a broken lid.
The lidless wood South American ammo crates look to be a good size for flower boxes!
Call 719-481-2050 Customer Service to arrange your visit.
OH, this would be a good time to pick up cases of HDR's as my CS people can give you a sale price for local pick up.
Richard
APEXgunparts
05-07-2024, 10:02
I am a bit surprised that no one local has called or come by to pick out any of the free wood crates.
719-481-2050
We have a good selection right now too.
Richard
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Hmm, I might swing by Friday.
APEXgunparts
05-07-2024, 18:42
Hmm, I might swing by Friday.
You are welcome to come by and help yourself to crates.
Friday morning we have a 53ft semi of pallets to unload.
I would suggest coming by later in the day as the south yard will be busy for a couple of hours.
Richard
You are welcome to come by and help yourself to crates.
Friday morning we have a 53ft semi of pallets to unload.
I would suggest coming by later in the day as the south yard will be busy for a couple of hours.
RichardSounds good. I have a bunch of running around in the morning. I'll give a call before I swing by.
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APEXgunparts
05-07-2024, 20:34
Sounds good. I have a bunch of running around in the morning. I'll give a call before I swing by.
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That would be perfect, calling ahead is a good idea.
We have trailers to unload on Friday, Saturday and most of the day on Monday.
Monday will probably not be a day for a visitor in the south yard.
These shipments are why I wanted some crates gone as there will be more empty ones soon.
Richard
APEXgunparts
05-10-2024, 15:01
We still have a good selection of wooden crates out in the south yard here at APEX Gun Parts....free to anyone that wants to pick them up.
Richard
Well Richard, Friday did not work out like I would have wanted to. Maybe next weekend it will. I'll be sure to call beforehand.
APEXgunparts
05-11-2024, 21:49
Well Richard, Friday did not work out like I would have wanted to. Maybe next weekend it will. I'll be sure to call beforehand.
Calling before coming is good.
Monday we have 2 trucks full of deliveries scheduled in the morning, another in the afternoon.
Thursday will be busy with more deliveries.
In the coming weeks the pile of crates will grow!
Richard
Good morning, Richard.
Was wondering if there are still some crates left that would make decent planter boxes. I am in CS today.
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APEXgunparts
05-20-2024, 21:59
Good morning, Richard.
Was wondering if there are still some crates left that would make decent planter boxes. I am in CS today.
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Yes, plenty to choose from, more than when I took the picture.
Sorry, but I don't get notifications of posts and only check the forums every so often, I missed this message.
Best to just call Customer Service, 719-481-2050
Richard
APEXgunparts
08-13-2024, 17:17
Remember the last post I made in this thread?
I said it would be a long while before we had crates in our south yard that are available to be picked up at no charge.
Well its time again, we are sorting and organizing material onto pallets.
In the process we are emptying out wood crates.
They are stacking up in our south yard.
Bring your truck or trailer and a friend to help load.
The weather looks decent so this may be a good time to come by and take some crates home.
We are here Monday thru Friday, 9AM til 3:30PM.
Most of what we have in the south yard lacks a lid, or has a broken lid.
The lidless wood South American ammo crates look to be a good size for flower boxes!
Call 719-481-2050 Customer Service to arrange your visit.
OH, this would be a good time to pick up cases of HDR's as my CS people can give you a sale price for local pick up.
Richard
Since it is now August I should once again mention that here at APEX Gun Parts I have a good amount of wood crates and boxes in our south yard, more now than when I posted in May.
We did have an employee who took some of the larger ones home back then and made them into elevated gardens.
These are FREE to anyone who wants to come by during the week and pick them up.
Call my Customer Service at 719-481-2050 to arrange a visit!
Richard
APEXgunparts
12-26-2024, 17:28
Since it is now December I should once again mention that here at APEX Gun Parts I have a good amount of wood crates and boxes in our south yard and up at the warehouses, more now than when I posted in May.
These are FREE to anyone who wants to come by during the week and pick them up.
Call my Customer Service at 719-481-2050 to arrange a visit!
Richard
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All the old pallets have already been hauled off...
APEXgunparts
04-16-2025, 17:09
The past few weeks the people in the sorting shop have been working thru many crates of parts.
So now we have more empty crates in our south yard.
AS I did my end of day rounds I noted that 2 of those crates originally contained rifles.
One is marked "AMD65" and the other is marked "MD63".
Because they were full of parts they have none of the wooden inserts that separated the guns when stored, but the holder guides are mounted on the insides.
They are free if anyone wants to come by with a truck during the week and collect them.
We also have some of the big Goryunov carriage mount crates.
Just call Customer Service first so we would expect to see someone in the yard.
Richard
The past few weeks the people in the sorting shop have been working thru many crates of parts.
So now we have more empty crates in our south yard.
AS I did my end of day rounds I noted that 2 of those crates originally contained rifles.
One is marked "AMD65" and the other is marked "MD63".
Because they were full of parts they have none of the wooden inserts that separated the guns when stored, but the holder guides are mounted on the insides.
They are free if anyone wants to come by with a truck during the week and collect them.
We also have some of the big Goryunov carriage mount crates.
Just call Customer Service first so we would expect to see someone in the yard.
Richard
What are the rough dimensions of the AMD/MD crates?
APEXgunparts
04-16-2025, 17:49
What are the rough dimensions of the AMD/MD crates?
Big, they held 10 guns I think.
You will need a pick up at least to collect one.
You are welcome to stop by and check them out.
Just give my Customer Service a call.
719-481-2050
Also, they won't be able to leave their office, exit the building, go all the way to the south east corner of the yard and get exact measurements for you.
Richard
APEXgunparts
05-15-2025, 17:03
OK, the people who sort products have been hard at work the past few weeks.
That means I have a bunch of boxes and crates available for anyone who wants them.
Right now the majority are here at 3105 North Stone Ave, stacked in the south yard.
There is everything from wood ammo boxes, rifle crates and SG43 Goryunov machine gun crates.
We also have a bunch of other ones up the road at warehouse #2 and #3.
I would rather find the ones in the south yard a home before we have to move them up by the warehouses.
If interested, call my Customer Service 719-481-2050 and arrange a day / time to swing by with a truck and help yourselves to the FREE wood boxes and crates.
Richard
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APEXgunparts
06-05-2025, 22:40
We had a gent from out of state call Customer Service and then stop by today and select crates in a nice range of sizes.
Filled his truck bed with 6 of them.
He brought cargo straps to secure everything properly.
We set them all on a pallet and used the forklift to load his truck.
After he left I was surprised to see an AMD-65 marked crate still in our south yard.
Richard
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