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AviZiv:
This must have been discussed in the past and if so I apologize. However, are there any electronics component shops in New Jersey (USA) where I can walk in, browse and pick up small project needs on the spot? I do shop online but sometimes it's either a shipping time or shipping costs thing - especially if all I need are a couple of transistors, or IC's, buttons, switches, wire, etc etc. Sometimes a choice can be made in a minute if I can only hold the item in my hand...I'm located in central NJ so even places on the PA side could work. I'll drive an hour no problem.

Thanks,
Avi

TimNJ:
Well, they have some components, but mostly a surplus store full of all sorts of interesting old/new gear: https://www.greenbrookelectronics.com/

WattsThat:
While they may not have what you’re looking for, it’s always worth a stop: http://herbach.com/mm5/merchant.mvc

I haven’t been to the NJ location but they used to be the biggest electronics surplus house around in the 70’s and 80’s when it was in center city Philly.

My favorite was Baynesville Electronics in Towson MD but they closed their doors a couple of years ago. I always made a point to stop in when going to Baltimore/DC or anywhere else that required I-95 south. Sad day when they closed, they had just about everything.

N2IXK:
About the only one left in the Northern part of the state is Wayne Electronics on Rt. 23 in Pompton Plains.   No Idea how they stay in business, as I never see anyone in there, and most of the stock must be 20+ years old....

AviZiv:
Thanks folks - I guess this kind of confirms that the era of shopping locally for these sorts of things is far gone. A real shame and kind of surprising now that the "maker" community has exploded but maybe the newcomers are simply used to shopping online and don't know if can be any different. Sign of the time.

Cheers
Avi

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