[sdiy] USA electronics surplus suppliers

[Tom Corbitt]

Here is a list of places I hit when I'm looking for something.

http://www.allelectronics.com/
Inventory fairly constant, good shipping rates (usually $7)

http://www.goldmine-elec.com/
Lot of random new stuff, good prices, shipping can be very high.
Monthly sales flyers.

http://www.bgmicro.com/
Lots of old chips/parts. Decent shipping. Watch "last minute" flyers
for new parts.

http://www.mpja.com/
Thick catalog, shipping charges so so. Surplus prices trend high, but
they have some interesting items.

http://www.alltronics.com
It's hard to dig through the website, but I've seen some decently priced stuff.

http://www.sciplus.com
A lot of random stuff, some electronics/motors etc. Even if you don't
ever order, the catalog is hilarious.

http://www.fairradio.com/
Old radio stuff. Some interesting stuff,  prices all over the map.

http://www.weirdstuff.com/
Lots of stuff, mainly refurb computer equipment, Good prices but
shipping is expensive (computers being bulky/heavy)

Tom C.


On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 8:37 AM, jeff brown <guitaricon at verizon.net> wrote:
> These are the only others I know of who sell motors:
>
> http://www.electronicsurplus.com/home.cstm
>
> http://www.goldmine-elec.com/
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Derek Holzer" <derek at umatic.nl>
> To: "'synth-diy'" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 7:25 AM
> Subject: [sdiy] USA electronics surplus suppliers
>
>
>> Thanks to all who responded with the suggestions on improving my PWM motor
>> controller noise problems. I'm doing some workshops in the USA (mainly at
>> Bent Fest NYC) and I'd like to order parts locally. But looking at Mouser,
>> the cheapest DC motors they have in stock are $25!!!!!!
>>
>> In contrast, in Germany I can order packages of surplus tape player
>> motors, costing about EUR 3 for 5 motors. Can anyone suggest a similar
>> outlet in the USA to check for surplus electro-mechanical parts? I'd rather
>> not have to pack 25 DC motors in my luggage ;-)
>>
>> In case anyone has specific leads, I'm looking for small 12V DC motors
>> like these:
>>
>>
>> http://www.pollin.de/shop/dt/MDY5OTkxOTk-/Bauelemente/Sortimente/Mechanische_Bauteile/Kassettenrecorder_Motoren.html
>>
>> Otherwise, suggestions of where to look are very welcome!!!
>>
>> Best!
>> Derek
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