Where to Buy Electronic Components Online?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding online and local sources for purchasing electronic components, specifically capacitors and resistors. Participants share their experiences and recommendations for suppliers, both well-known and lesser-known, while also seeking information about local stores in New York City.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest large suppliers like Farnell, Mouser, and Digi-Key for online purchases.
  • Others recommend hobbyist sites such as All Electronics and Jameco, mentioning "Grab Bags" for stocking up on miscellaneous parts.
  • One participant notes the closure of Argo Electronics and mentions other suppliers like Allied Electronics and Newark Electronics, although they may be more expensive.
  • Another participant recalls a radio junk shop in NYC that had a variety of components and expresses hope that it is still in business.
  • MicroCenter is mentioned as a potential local source, though it focuses more on Arduino and Raspberry Pi products.
  • Participants share links to Google searches for electronics parts suppliers in NYC and specific stores like Tinkersphere and Leeds Radio.
  • One participant recounts a personal experience at All State Electronics in Jamaica, Queens, detailing prices and availability of components.
  • Some participants mention online platforms like AliExpress, eBay, and Banggood for fast shipping from China.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the difficulty of finding local electronic component stores in NYC and share various online options. However, there is no consensus on the best source, as multiple competing views and personal experiences are presented.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the reliability of certain local stores and the quality of components available. There are also varying opinions on pricing and the availability of specific parts.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for hobbyists, electronics enthusiasts, and anyone looking for sources to purchase electronic components, particularly in the New York City area.

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Can you guys send me the link to the website to buy the 50v 220uf capacitor and 1/4w 30k ohm resistor? Since radio shack went out, its harder to find electronic component stores in my area
Thanks
 
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FMarks said:
Can you guys send me the link to the website to buy the 50v 220uf capacitor and 1/4w 30k ohm resistor? Since radio shack went out, its harder to find electronic component stores in my area
Thanks

and where is YOUR area ? … that would be helpful

Farnell, mouser, digi-key are 3 large suppliersDave
 
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Search on hobby sites. All Electronics, Jameco are two I've used.

If you're planning on more projects consider their "Grab Bags" , literally a bagful of miscellaneous parts . You'll find shipping costs more than the parts so you might as well stock up. There's Ebay too.
 
New york city and thanks everyone
If you know of a nyc store let me know
I’ve been searching online
 
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Argo Electronics was great for surplus, but I've learned last year they closed shop.

The sources Jim and Dave listed are all good, and I'll add Allied Electronics and Newark Electronics (although they tend to be more expensive).

http://www.bgmicro.com/ is another vendor in the inexpensive, hobbyist vein, and I've found a 2013 list with others. I'd be remiss not to mention the NEPA coal region's very own Moyer Electronics. Their web presence is bare minimum, and the physical locations have an old-timey hardware store feel, but they carry a surprisingly wide variety of parts and test gear.
 
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FMarks said:
If you know of a nyc store let me know
Some years ago there was a great old radio junkshop on Canal Street toward east end. All i remember is bushel baskets of tubes and components, old oscilloscopes and the like. I hope he's still there.

old jim
 
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jim hardy said:
Some years ago there was a great old radio junkshop on Canal Street toward east end. All i remember is bushel baskets of tubes and components, old oscilloscopes and the like. I hope he's still there.

old jim
:oldlove: :oldwink:
 
The closest to an electronics store I have come across lately is MicroCenter - but they are more heavily into Arduino and Pi type things, still for some basic components they may have what you need - there are stores in Yonkers, Brooklyn, Flushing and Paterson NJ.
 
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Hey all
I found a store All State Electronics at jamaica queens nyc. Their webpage offers capacitors for 33cents but no resistors but i drove there anyway. The guy had the resistor but tried to sell me 1.50 each for the capacitor but i balked at that and he knocked it to $1 each. He had 1/4w 33k ohm resistors instead of 30k. 50cent each. So i got 2 capacitors 50v 220uf 105celsius and 2 resistors for total $3.27. Yes overcharged but he’s the only guy in town. Installed and my GE spacesaver xl1800 works again. I even found the circuit diagram hidden inside the microwave not behind the pcb. But the diagram only refers to the pcb as a component vs a circuit diagram of the board so its useless in that regards
 
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aliexpress.com
ebay.com
banggood.com
anywhere fast; from China. :)
 

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