Sanken 2SC3264 transistors

[Axtman]

I assume by now the world's supply of real Sanken 2SC3264 transistors are used up and the only ones for sale are fake. Does anyone know where I could buy some real ones? Thanks.

[Jwillis]

I assume by now the world's supply of real Sanken 2SC3264 transistors are used up and the only ones for sale are fake. Does anyone know where I could buy some real ones? Thanks.

Unfortunately Sanken dropped all the M200 transistors. You can still find them here and there but usually are not cheap. I got a few 2SC2922 from Aliexpress and ebay and they turned out fine. If they are selling for under $10 a piece from either Ali or Ebay now they are likely used salvaged junk. The first 10 I got were ordered from Turkey for around $6 a piece and they work great. But that was about 5 or 6 years ago just before they were discontinued.
All I can say is stay away from those "to good to be true" sales at a $1 to $2 per piece.
Unfortunately they are usually sold as complimentary  pairs. If they are a dark black with bright white lettering stay away. They should be a dark grey colour. 

[fzabkar]

If you're desperate ...

https://www.nteinc.com/search.php

https://www.nteinc.com/specs/10to99/pdf/nte92.pdf

I haven't shopped around, but they're $10.80 from this mob ...

https://www.onlinecomponents.com/en/nte-electronics/nte92-12013443.html