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Recommended eBay stores for Jellybean electronic components (2n2222, 2n3904, etc
Paul Ed:
Dear All,
I see recommendations to buy components from eBay stores - the couple of times I've tried this I've been disappointed - so my question is:
Can you recommend known, good, safe eBay stores for buying the common "Jellybean" electronic components, please?
As examples I'm hoping to buy in roughly 50s or 100s the following Jellybeans: 2N2222A / 2N2907, 2N3904 / 2N3906, BC549 / BC559, 2N3055 etc. diodes including 1N4148, 1N4007, etc. and so on and so forth.
Note I have looked at a number of older threads but many have links that no longer resolve, so it's hard to see what/who they pointed to - hence asking for the stores not just links (although links would be fine to, as the stores are then also available).
Also I've been looking at older threads and what folks have said about buying 'stocks' and what they recommend, but am always happy to hear more about such topics. ;D
My intention at this point isn't to have large stocks just enough of the common components to do smaller tests and projects - as I've not done much practical electronics since swapping to software in the early 90's.
Gyro:
Set up accounts with CPC, Farnell and RS. It will work out cheaper, certainly for genuine components. There are several UK (or Gibraltar) registered ebay sellers who just buy them (from those) and stick on a 100-200% markup!
Ebay sellers from further afield will either be fake (if the price is too good to be true...) or long delivery.
CPC's minimum order for free delivery is £6, RS are very good, free next day signed for from virtually nill. I can't remember what Farnell currently is. Shop around between the three for best unit pricing and pack size. CPC can sometimes be ridiculously cheap against Farnell (same company).
You know it makes sense.
P.S. There are useful ebay sellers for niche or exotic NOS parts, but not the sort of stuff you're talking about.
AVGresponding:
Totally agree, proper suppliers are the way to go.
Some other companies I've had good experiences with are: Rapid Electronics, Mouser, JPR Electronics, Hobbyking.
IIRC Dave also uses Digikey, but I've not tried them myself.
Jwillis:
Some times it's just not practical to go with the traditional outlets. Specifically ,in my case. is the method of shipping since I,m quite rural and can't get courier drop off at my home. Ebay is just more convenient. There are plenty of dedicated electronics Ebay stores that have good quality parts and not all of them are based in China. There are some UK sellers that might be better suited for your needs.
Here's a few I use a lot and have had no problems what so ever with the components I purchased .http://www.ebay.ca/usr/miamielectronics , https://www.ebay.ca/usr/electronics-salon , http://www.ebay.ca/usr/diy-electronic
The free shipping is a pain because it tends to take far to long to get to you. I look for standard or some sort of express shipping then it usually gets to me in a couple weeks. I'm almost sure they stuff your order in bottle and chuck into the ocean if you go with the free shipping , it takes that long.
But I have an extended list of several others for more specific components . The biggest problem with Ebay is you probably won't find a one stop shop . Some only sell Caps , some just resistors or just Micro chips , etc . Try to look for the ones that only sell electronic components and you'll probably be OK. I avoid ones that also sell adult toys and lingerie as well ,probably going to get screwed by those.
There is one UK web site I've used a few times that has some pretty decent stuff as well https://www.bitsbox.co.uk/ They're pretty reasonable and shipping to Canada wasn't to bad.
All I can say is you'll just have to spend the time searching . Just know at this time of the year China is probably not best because of their holidays .Your order may not go through until the first or second week of February.
Paul Ed:
Thanks Chris!
--- Quote from: Gyro on January 29, 2020, 05:47:43 pm ---Set up accounts with CPC, Farnell and RS. It will work out cheaper, certainly for genuine components. There are several UK (or Gibraltar) registered ebay sellers who just buy them (from those) and stick on a 100-200% markup!
Ebay sellers from further afield will either be fake (if the price is too good to be true...) or long delivery.
CPC's minimum order for free delivery is £6, RS are very good, free next day signed for from virtually nill. I can't remember what Farnell currently is. Shop around between the three for best unit pricing and pack size. CPC can sometimes be ridiculously cheap against Farnell (same company).
You know it makes sense.
P.S. There are useful ebay sellers for niche or exotic NOS parts, but not the sort of stuff you're talking about.
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Super advice, which in spite of using both Farnell and RS professionally, I hadn't considered them (nor CPC) for fun projects, will check each and see how to place my orders,, thank you, appreciated.
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