MSU Surplus Books

06/15/2026

This Friday, get 10 kids books for $1! Doors are open 8am - 3:30pm.

06/12/2026

We have a number of vintage paperbacks of Kurt Vonnegut's work coming to the website soon! Vonnegut (1922-2007) was known for his dark humor and a bleak if not totally cynical approach to human nature.

One of the best loved stories about Vonnegut, the person, is that he received letters from a high school class in 2006 to which he replied (see picture). Vonnegut encouraged art for its own sake and for the betterment of the artist rather than simply as a product to be consumed which seems only more relevant in 2026 than it was in 2006 (which is strangely somehow 20 years ago!).

06/09/2026

Treat yourself to this classic history of Ingham County published in 1976! This book, signed by the author, was part of the national bicentennial celebration and is a great local history of my favorite mid-Michigan county! For $40+ shipping this one can be yours!

The book shows moderate wear from age. The dust jacket has a few small tears. Bindings is solid.

06/08/2026

Do you like Hot Rods? Do you like reading about them in magazines? If so, do we have a treat for you! We have come into an absolutely staggering number of Hot Rod Magazines available now on the MSU Surplus Store website!

06/04/2026

This, dear followers, is a full never opened box of Wheaties from 1999 commemorating Nolan Ryan's 7th no Hitter. For some reason, this box was preserved with its Wheaties brand cereal intact inside. Fun Facts about this box of Wheaties:

*It is older than every single one of our student employees... by a lot.
*Very few people had a cell phone when this box of Wheaties was for sale.
*Bill Clinton was the president when this box of Wheaties was produced.

If you want to purchase this box of Wheaties, it can be yours for only $12+ shipping!

06/03/2026

Fred Rogers (1928-2003), better known as Mister Rogers, was the star of the popular children's program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for 895 episodes. The show ran from the late 1960s until 2001 and continued for over a decade after the last episode was filmed making it one of the longest running shows on PBS.

Rogers and his cast of characters dealt more with the social and emotional development of children than academic development. Rogers tackled issues such as anxiety, loss, race relations, and growing up mostly through direct and calm dialogue with the camera.

In doing so, he became one of the most beloved entertainers in American history. Come take home this record with iconic Mister Rogers songs for $15 in the store on Friday!

05/28/2026

These books were issued in 1975 focusing on different Native American nations. The series was limited to 15,000 and each is signed by the author. Included in this collection are Ponca, Quapaw, Comanche, Kickapoo, Kaw, Southern Ute, Kenaitze, Narragansett, Chippewa, and Chitimacha peoples. Add this collection to your... collection for $75+ shipping!

Condition: Books show some light wear from age and storage but are in good condition. There is some minor cover and corner wear. Bindings secure.

05/27/2026

After having been stricken down with a sour gall bladder, I make my triumphant return with this gem - Murder at the Ingham County Fair!

This Richard Baldwin is signed and inscribed to Matthew (do you know any Matthews who love Ingham County?) and tells the tale of the murder of Judge Winston Beckinridge who was murdered at the fair! Given that fair season is just around the corner, what better way to get into the summer spirit than with a riveting locally themed mystery? For $10 + shipping, this can be yours!

Note: A quick Google search reveals that there has never been an actual murder on record at the Ingham County Fair.

Condition: Book shows minor wear and has some dirtiness inside the front cover.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Do you want to be a source of light and joy for people in the world but can't figure out just the right way to do it? Do it with little tacos! These 60 affirmation cards are the canaries in the coal mine of everyday life! Leave them on a co-worker's desk, your signfiicant other's lunchbox, or use them as lighthearted ice breakers! For $10 60 positive moments are yours to distribute as you wish. If you want to ruin the moment, you can also just ask for it back for an infinite joy loop.

These will be in the case tomorrow at the Surplus Store!