[NJARC] Where to buy semiconductors locally?

[Al Klase]

Louis,

The short answer is NO. For I while now, if I need something, I start 
with E-bay. E.g., his guy in Connecticut will ship you 5 2N3055's for 
less than 6 bucks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-2N3055-NPN-Power-Transistor-Amp-Audio-Stereo-DIY-PSU-Driver-TO-3-15A-60V-USA-/161269746173?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258c6d09fd

I can hardly afford to take the car out for that sum.

I've also discovered that buying components from China and Hong Kong via 
ebay is entirely practical. A typical vendor will stick the item in a 
padded envelope, and throw it in the mail. You'll have it in 10-12 days. 
There's apparently no such thing a import duties, and PayPal walls you 
off from the bad guys.

The center of gravity of the Electronics Distribution industry has 
shifted to the Far East. The upshot is that someone will be happy to 
pull the parts you need, and send them to you for less that Digi-Key 
etc. will charge for shipping.

You have to anticipate, and likely buy more than you need. I recently 
bought 300 LED's in six different colors for $13 shipped. They'll likely 
sell most of them with my estate, but I don't have to look around for 
dead electronics the next time I need a LED. Let me know if you need any.

Regards,
Al

Al Klase – N3FRQ
Jersey City, NJ
http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/

On 7/18/2014 1:35 PM, Louis wrote:
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> Besides Greenbrook Electronics and I.E.I., where else can one find 
> electronic components in NJ?
>
> I needed a 2N3055 pwr transistor and thankfully the RatShack I went to 
> actually had "one" in stock. With their reduced size inventory if you 
> need two of something, you're out of luck. They did not have any 
> inline fuse holders, which I also needed.
>
> I've used All Electronics and Mouser since the 90's but ordering 
> online ain't the same as seeing it in person, plus it takes time and 
> $$$ to be picked (or mispicked) and shipped.
>
> Are there any other stores still out there in NJ? Even a TV repair 
> shop that might sell us some parts?
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