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Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: MangoBot on July 03, 2009, 08:31:58 AM

Title: Electronics Suppliers
Post by: MangoBot on July 03, 2009, 08:31:58 AM

Hi guys, are they any stores other then radioshack(expensive for a student) or the internet(Shipping, and waiting).Im in Colorado so if there are any chains of stores those would be helpful.

Title: Re: Electronics Suppliers
Post by: jamort on July 03, 2009, 09:07:39 AM

Id hate to say it but more than likely the best and cheaest way is to buy on line

Title: Re: Electronics Suppliers
Post by: SmAsH on July 03, 2009, 03:11:00 PM

yeap, radioshack sucks...
online is the best way to do it, check out: futurlec.com, mouser.com and digikey.com.

Title: Re: Electronics Suppliers
Post by: Metal Slug 2 on July 03, 2009, 03:35:59 PM

Chances are any electronics components/hobby store will charge more then sites on the internet.  Be smart with your shopping online, think ahead to what you might need in the future, (for example that pack of jumper wires you dont need at this moment, but will need later on).  compare prices, find deals, looks for cheap shipping or companies located near your state.  in the long run you will probably save money buying online.  I am fortunate to have a store called "counterparts" in my city though.

Title: Re: Electronics Suppliers
Post by: MangoBot on July 03, 2009, 08:58:48 PM

thanks for the help guys. ill probably stay to the internet.