[GreenKeys] Electronic components...

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Another approach is to buy bulk “assortments” on the auction sites for
next to nothing. There is a bit of guessing involved in stocking this way. 
The cost of laying in an inventory can be amazingly small ….

Bob

> On Nov 7, 2015, at 11:06 AM, Kenneth Gartland <trnsrme at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all...
> 
> This is a little off-topic...Was wondering if you list folks cud recommend
> and electronic(s) supplier of smaller components, i.e. resistor, caps, etc.
> and misc hardware stuff for small projects etc...
> 
> Sadly, some time ago, the Radio Shack store in Massena, NY, closed
> for good...
> 
> I had made many trips over there to obtain small components & electronic
> hardware...
> 
> Surprisingly, they stocked several cabinets of
> components, and kept them replenished...
> 
> Up here in Canada, Radio Shack has been gone for years now, with the
> "Source" stores operated by Bell replacing them location for location...
> 
> They too, have last month, removed all components (What little they had!),
> and now there are no local sources left to obtain parts...Yes, they
> do sell batteries tho!
> 
> I know you guys still do a lot a scratchbuilding & breadboarding, so a
> helpful hint as to where the best place(s) mite be to order via Internet...
> 
> Probably dealing in small quantities mite be an issue...
> 
> Thanks guys & have an enjoyable weekend...
> 
> Ken VE3-HMQ
> i-Telex 61663
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