[NJARC] Where to buy semiconductors locally?

[Joe Connor via NJARC]

Save yourself a trip. Lashen no longer sells components.

How about Wayne Electronics on Route 23 in Pequannock? It might be worthwhile to give them a call. Nice people.


Joe Connor


On Friday, July 18, 2014 4:35 PM, Al Klase <ark at ar88.net> wrote:
 

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>Louis,
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>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.
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>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
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>I can hardly afford to take the car out for that sum.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>Regards,
>Al
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>Al Klase – N3FRQ
>Jersey City, NJ
>http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/
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>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?
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>> 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.
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>> 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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