Ax-Man Surplus

Ax-Mans University Avenue location in 1984

Ax-Man Surplus Stores is a chain of surplus stores in the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota, known locally for its eclectic atmosphere and unique selection of merchandise.[1][2][3] They specialize in industrial and scientific surplus, as well as manufacturing surplus and failed consumer products.[4][5] The chain has locations in Saint Paul, Fridley, and St. Louis Park, as well as an online store.[5]

  1. ^ Rea, Amy (January 29, 2013). "Wander Minnesota: Ax-Man Surplus". CBS Minnesota. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
  2. ^ Koutsky, Linda (April 9, 2014). "Vintage destinations sparkle on new lightrail corridor". Southwest Journal. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
  3. ^ Buhler, Brendan (16 August 2007). "Convention Crashing: Associated Surplus Dealers / Associated Merchandise Dealers". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
  4. ^ Hagen, Nina (2016-05-02). "St. Paul's Hidden Gems". Minnesota Monthly. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  5. ^ a b Pearson, Erica (August 4, 2019). "'We still have the iron lung': Digging through the oddities at Ax-Man Surplus". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-09.