RobertMacy wrote:
Wow, I posted a question on buying caps and received several Digikey
recommendations. These caps at $.18 ea for 5 quantity. Yeah, that's
good, thank you. BUT!!!

for ten test leads to cost $100 seems a bit high!

for a solder sucker to cost $18.60 seems a bit high! where the same unit
at BG Micro was around the reasonable price of $6.23

So begs the question: Where to buy 'reasonably' priced lab supplies?


If I am in "December stock-up mode" I first scan the discounters like
MPJA and Jameco. Also Harborfreight for the occasional electronics
gizmo. Then Mouser because while their search engine is mediocre prices
are often a little more favorable than Digikey's. But when I need to
find something right now and preferably in the next 10 seconds it's
always Digikey.

Also, don't forget "maker scene" outlets such as Sparkfun because if
they have something it's often a good deal.

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Regards, Joerg

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