Originally published at Notes from the bunker…. You can comment here or there.

w00t! Apparently being a nice guy does have its benefits.

When I was helping my buddy move last week we had some time to kill so we visited a military surplus place. Amongst all the fascinating stuff was a slightly scuffed but otherwise brand new Pelican 1650 case. Marked at $150, which was a pretty fair deal, but Im a notoriously cheap bastard. I have to feel like Im getting a deal. Even if it was a smoking bargain at $150, I need to know that I got it for less…even if I wind up getting it for $149.

So after the moving was done (just me and him and two 24′ truckloads of gear being tranfered from storage units, into the trucks, and then unloaded at his new home) I said “Go back there and if that guy will take $125, pick it up for me.”

My buddy just came by a little while ago and dropped off the case to me. I asked “Did the guy take $125?” “Nope.” “Oh. Well what do I owe ya?” [dismissive wave of hand] “Nothing. Thanks for your help.”

How awesome is that! A broken down CAR-15 or Model 12 will fit inside nicely, as well as a plethora of handguns and ammo. And, check this out, the thing has wheels and a telescoping luggage handle! It may wind up becoming my winter survival kit container since its lockable and weatherproof. Anyway, its an excellent piece of kit and the price was right.

(And, honestly, all I expected for my help was some dinner and the pleasant conversation of good friends…however, im not going to complain!)