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consumer surplus 

an economic term for the benefit you get (or retain) when you obtain something for less than you think it is really worth.
I got a new Gizmondo for 100 pounds and I would have paid up to 200 so I had a lot of consumer surplus.
That company has a monopoly so they jack up the prices to erode my consumer surplus.

One Man Army Surplus Store 

A Term given to those people who are collectors, Who Enjoy Collection Military Goods or Hoarders, Who collect military goods and other items thinking they'll be of some use for when the time comes.

These types of people get their goods from surplus stores, the internet, miltary swap meets or collecting stuff from their time in miltary.

These people can tend to drive around all terrain vehicles from restored M715's to driving about in a modified post- apocalypitic styled 4WD with Miltiary Jerry Cans and Mermite food containers in the back.

These people can be veterans, crazy buggers or just people who think the stuff is neat.

If you ask nicely they might let you play with their WMD around in the backyard shed or just gouge your eyes out with their bayonet for seeing too much.
1st guy "Wow!, Did you see that Dodge Ambulance go by?.
That would make a great ride to beat about in the bush."

2nd guy "Careful, that One Man Army Surplus Store has got a screw loose, I heard he tried napalm the neighbour's cat once."

self-esteem surplus 

Noun: A condition that exists when a person thinks way too highly of themselves.
Donald Trump's confidence is so off the charts he appears to have a self-esteem surplus.
self-esteem surplus by Jed Fearon January 19, 2009

government surplus 

In city, county, state, and federal governmental organizations, a surplus is a situation where such organizations take in more money than they pay out.
George W. Bush took the budget and flushed it down the toilet. We had a surplus when we came in, now we have record deficets.

Hunter Surles

An amazing guy who is the best person one could ever meet.
Oh my gosh, I love my boyfriend, he's such a Hunter Surles.
Older military gear (mostly clothes) which is now being sold on civilian market. Usually issued and worn but sometimes also brand new.
Dude, check out this stuff! It's a really great military jacket and it was dirt cheap since it's surplus.
Surplus by Shephard, Sierra-99 / λ September 11, 2020