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Jul 12, 2025 8:15 PM

12-Pack MRE Case U.S. Military Genuine Ready to Eat Meals (Menu A or B)

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King Surplus has 12-Pack MRE Case U.S. Military Genuine Ready to Eat Meals (Menu A or B) for $38.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SmilingBreakfast519 for posting this deal.

Note: You will receive Menu A or B (randomly selected).

Meals:
  • Menu A
    • Chili with Beans
    • Beef Shredded in Barbecue Sauce
    • Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce
    • Spaghetti with Beef and Sauce
    • Chicken Chunks (White, Cooked)
    • Beef Taco Filling
    • Beef Strips with Sauce
    • Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
    • Beef Stew
    • Chili and Macaroni
    • Pizza Slice (Cheese)
    • Elbow Macaroni in Tomato Sauce
  • Menu B
    • Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
    • Mexican Style Rice and Bean Bowl
    • Mexican Style Chicken Stew
    • Chicken Burrito Bowl
    • Pork Sausage Patty (Maple Flavored)
    • Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce
    • Beef Patty (Jalapeno Pepper Jack)
    • Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion in Marinara Sauce
    • Tuna (Chunk, Light, Water Packed, Lemon Pepper)
    • Beef Goulash
    • Pizza Slice (Pepperoni)
    • Southwest Style Beef and Black Beans

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King Surplus has 12-Pack MRE Case U.S. Military Genuine Ready to Eat Meals (Menu A or B) for $38.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SmilingBreakfast519 for posting this deal.

Note: You will receive Menu A or B (randomly selected).

Meals:
  • Menu A
    • Chili with Beans
    • Beef Shredded in Barbecue Sauce
    • Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce
    • Spaghetti with Beef and Sauce
    • Chicken Chunks (White, Cooked)
    • Beef Taco Filling
    • Beef Strips with Sauce
    • Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
    • Beef Stew
    • Chili and Macaroni
    • Pizza Slice (Cheese)
    • Elbow Macaroni in Tomato Sauce
  • Menu B
    • Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
    • Mexican Style Rice and Bean Bowl
    • Mexican Style Chicken Stew
    • Chicken Burrito Bowl
    • Pork Sausage Patty (Maple Flavored)
    • Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce
    • Beef Patty (Jalapeno Pepper Jack)
    • Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion in Marinara Sauce
    • Tuna (Chunk, Light, Water Packed, Lemon Pepper)
    • Beef Goulash
    • Pizza Slice (Pepperoni)
    • Southwest Style Beef and Black Beans

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion.

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Written by SmilingBreakfast519

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SmilingBreakfast519
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negative, that date is 3 years after manufacture and means they should be inspected to see if they've been stored well. if you'll look at that orange sticker, it's a time/temperature indicator. so long as the middle dot is not darker than the outside ring, they should be perfectly fine to eat. (and some people eat them well past that and don't die)
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As others have said, no. It is intended as a "reminder" for quartermasters to inspect them for any sort of damage in order to force rotation.
I have regularly eaten 15 year-old MREs, with never, ever even a hint of a problem. But I store them in the cool basement. Do not ever store them in an attic or garage - heat and time are the enemy. They are OK in high heat for a very short period of time, or low temperature for a very long period of time.
Speaking of low temperature, freezing is not a good thing. The crystals of the ice tend to make little daggers that pierce the container that causes spoilage in a couple of days after it thaws.
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i went to their location and picked up pallets in person but everything i've seen shipped is banded and wrapped in a black plastic overwrap
ETA: they also send you a picture of your MREs in the email they send with tracking info, which i've never seen anybody do before
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Jul 13, 2025 9:47 PM
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kkel19Jul 13, 2025 9:47 PM
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i see some other skus on there that says 11.25, and this deal here says 7.25 what does it mean then
Jul 13, 2025 9:51 PM
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StephenCarboniJul 13, 2025 9:51 PM
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these "retail" for about $12 each so this is a really good deal
Jul 13, 2025 9:53 PM
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StephenCarboniJul 13, 2025 9:53 PM
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Quote from SkillfulFaucet6370 View quoted comment :
As others have said, no. It is intended as a "reminder" for quartermasters to inspect them for any sort of damage in order to force rotation.I have regularly eaten 15 year-old MREs, with never, ever even a hint of a problem. But I store them in the cool basement. Do not ever store them in an attic or garage - heat and time are the enemy. They are OK in high heat for a very short period of time, or low temperature for a very long period of time.Speaking of low temperature, freezing is not a good thing. The crystals of the ice tend to make little daggers that pierce the container that causes spoilage in a couple of days after it thaws.
the boxes state "Do not rough handle below 32⁰ F"
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Jul 13, 2025 9:57 PM
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Jul 13, 2025 9:57 PM
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Quote from timswim78 View quoted comment :
Are these just the entrees, or are extras (e.g., drink mix, gum, coffee, etc.) included?Edit: I see that someone already answered and that these come with accessories.
these are complete meals with sides, accessories, heaters and the like
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Jul 13, 2025 9:58 PM
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acewarnerJul 13, 2025 9:58 PM
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Be aware. I tried using one of my Visa's and it when I hit submit it said there was an issue with my credit card info. I figured that i did a typo. Tried it gain--same response. The tried two other cards.. Same thing. Just happened to heck my email right after that and and receipt emails for 4 ORDERS! Sent an email to customer service requesting cancellation of 3 of the orders. Waiting to see what happens.
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Quote from kkel19 View quoted comment :
i see some other skus on there that says 11.25, and this deal here says 7.25 what does it mean then
they also have 11/25 inspection dates available, just not for $38.95 shipped
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Jul 13, 2025 10:04 PM
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Quote from SmilingBreakfast519 View quoted comment :
negative, that date is 3 years after manufacture and means they should be inspected to see if they've been stored well. if you'll look at that orange sticker, it's a time/temperature indicator. so long as the middle dot is not darker than the outside ring, they should be perfectly fine to eat. (and some people eat them well past that and don't die)
They are mostly fine after expiration. Had a few boxes of recently expired ones and ate them 1-2 years after they were expired (got em for free). Some tasted funny and I didn't finish but never got sick.
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Quote from acewarner View quoted comment :
Be aware. I tried using one of my Visa's and it when I hit submit it said there was an issue with my credit card info. I figured that i did a typo. Tried it gain--same response. The tried two other cards.. Same thing. Just happened to heck my email right after that and and receipt emails for 4 ORDERS! Sent an email to customer service requesting cancellation of 3 of the orders. Waiting to see what happens.
this has happened at least once that i know about, the orders did go through on their end but rest assured they'll fix it. here's the direct quote from the guy it happened to, "I'm going to put this in about King Surplus as a recommendation.

Had an issue the other day ordering, I'd get to the CC stage and it would reject it, tried three times and then called the number, an actual person answered. Was on hold for maybe 30 seconds and then reconnected. I believe it was the owner itself. Explained the issue, he checked and said for whatever reason their system wasn't showing accepted when it was so I now had three different orders and he'd take care of it. We chatted a bit and hung up. Nice Gent.

A few hours later I get a follow up E mail with the two cancelled order numbers stating it was all taken care of and the charges cancelled/reversed.

And that ladies and germs, is how customer service should be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

100% KUDO'S to Kings.

Best customer service I've had for years!!!!!!!

I'd probably be broke if I lived near their stores."
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Jul 13, 2025 10:10 PM
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steppedinitJul 13, 2025 10:10 PM
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Anyone try make an offer?
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Jul 13, 2025 10:11 PM
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OrangeCorn227Jul 13, 2025 10:11 PM
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No hardtack?
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Jul 13, 2025 10:12 PM
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Jul 13, 2025 10:12 PM
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Anyone try make an offer?
i don't think it applies to these, i think it only applies to their big industrial items
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Quote from SmilingBreakfast519 View quoted comment :
they also have 11/25 inspection dates available, just not for $38.95 shipped

$99.95, but you get 24 instead of 12.
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Typically, you get paid to eat these. Google some favorite unofficial MRE combo meals.
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Jul 13, 2025 10:40 PM
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steveP2016Jul 13, 2025 10:40 PM
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Are these ship as-is or will they put in a shipping box?
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