Obadiah64 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Just wanted to check in with you guys to see if there were any recommendations for an online vendor for purchasing electronic components. I have been installing prefabricated AV mods in my 2600's/ 7800's for about a year now. I also do work for a local Retro Game Shop. The mods I've been purchasing work well but I'm wanting to save a little money by putting my own together. Also I just enjoy the challenge. I've been looking at Amazon mainly for the shipping because I have a Prime Membership. I'd like to find a single supplier where I could order everything at once and keep the shipping cost down. Would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Mousse has been my main go to lately they take paypal and offer economy postage which is not stupid cheap but average (i think its like 5 bucks for a lb) Digikry is of course good as well, jameco is offering a free shipping club but it costs money to join and their selection is limited and their site is nearly impossible to navigate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick3092 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Not sure how I feel about buying electronic parts off Amazon. I prefer to buy them from a reputable dealer who I know is not getting counterfeit or sub par components. I use Mouser or digikey, depending on who has what I need. I think at both places basic shipping with tracking is only $7 or $8. I think Mouser also offers a $5 slower shipping without tracking. To me, its worth the cost of shipping for the piece of mind knowing what you are getting. Each provides links to data sheets for each part so you know exactly what you are getting. Plus the selection is far greater than what you'll find on Amazon. Just batch up your orders as much as possible and the shipping isnt that bad. Edited March 22, 2018 by nick3092 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah64 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 That was my same concern regarding Amazon in that I couldn't be certain of the quality of the parts that I was getting. Thanks for the recommendations I will definitely look into these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I typed that on my phone and just now looked at again that's mouser and digikey lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkydivinGirl Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I've been buying from Arrow.com a lot recently. Their prices are usually better than Mouser or DigiKey and you can often get free shipping. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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