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Subject: Hardware sources.
From: peter@easthope.ca
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
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Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2024 14:42 UTC
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From: peter@easthope.ca
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
Subject: Hardware sources.
Date: 03 Nov 2024 07:42:31 -0700
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Hi,

For years I've purchased hardware through eBay. An example is the 304
stainless hex nuts, ebay.ca/itm/144222339276 . Recently prices in
eBay have climbed significantly and and policies of Alphabet/eBay have
become less appealing.

I checked banggood and find the selection tends to specific hobbyist
interests. Alibaba finds almost anything but most order quantities are
ten times my needs at least.

Anyone willing to recommend alternative sources?

Thanks, P.

Subject: Re: Hardware sources.
From: Chuck
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
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Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2024 16:27 UTC
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From: chuck23@dejanews.net (Chuck)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
Subject: Re: Hardware sources.
Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:27:41 -0600
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On 03 Nov 2024 07:42:31 -0700, peter@easthope.ca wrote:

>Hi,
>
>For years I've purchased hardware through eBay. An example is the 304
>stainless hex nuts, ebay.ca/itm/144222339276 . Recently prices in
>eBay have climbed significantly and and policies of Alphabet/eBay have
>become less appealing.
>
>I checked banggood and find the selection tends to specific hobbyist
>interests. Alibaba finds almost anything but most order quantities are
>ten times my needs at least.
>
>Anyone willing to recommend alternative sources?
>
>Thanks, P.
>
>
>
Aliexpress

Subject: Re: Hardware sources.
From: Jeff Liebermann
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2024 05:51 UTC
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From: jeffl@cruzio.com (Jeff Liebermann)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
Subject: Re: Hardware sources.
Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:51:51 -0800
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On 03 Nov 2024 07:42:31 -0700, peter@easthope.ca wrote:

>Hi,
>
>For years I've purchased hardware through eBay. An example is the 304
>stainless hex nuts, ebay.ca/itm/144222339276 . Recently prices in
>eBay have climbed significantly and and policies of Alphabet/eBay have
>become less appealing.
>
>I checked banggood and find the selection tends to specific hobbyist
>interests. Alibaba finds almost anything but most order quantities are
>ten times my needs at least.

You might be seeing the effects of the exchange rate:
<https://www.google.com/finance/quote/CAD-USD?window=MAX>
At this time, it will take 1.39CAD to buy 1 US dollar.

>Anyone willing to recommend alternative sources?

It might be helpful if you were more specific as to what type of
hardware, in what quantities, you normally purchase.

Also, whether you want a Canadian vendor and whether you can deal with
Canadian customs.

Otherwise:
https://www.aliexpress.com
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fasteners
https://www.fastenal.com
or just search for "fasteners".

--
Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
PO Box 272 http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Ben Lomond CA 95005-0272
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Subject: Re: Hardware sources.
From: UFO
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From: tech@parts-link.net (UFO)
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Subject: Re: Hardware sources.
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Canadian sources I am not too familiar with...this one may have something:
https://partsconnexion.com/

As for the US - Protosupplies.com may have a good selection,
amplifiedparts.com I know has a lot of small hobbyist type
hardware.

Subject: Re (2): Hardware sources.
From: peter@easthope.ca
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Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:04 UTC
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Subject: Re (2): Hardware sources.
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In article <5ubjij9bl4cdb8dssri4l9mle8esd5nahs@4ax.com>, Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:
> It might be helpful if you were more specific as to what type of
> hardware, in what quantities, you normally purchase.

Gave the specific example, ebay item 144222339276. M8 flanged 304
stainless steel hex nuts. Need 80 of them.

> You might be seeing the effects of the exchange rate:
> www google com finance quote CAD-USD?window=MAX At this
> time, it will take 1.39CAD to buy 1 US dollar.

50 of those nuts are AU$31.17. Converting by Google, about 0.62
AU$/nut or 0.41 US$/nut or 0.57 CA$/nut. Seems a little high.
Therefore interested to see a competitor.

> Also, whether you want a Canadian vendor ...

The example mentioned states "Free Standard Shipping". All such nuts
are probably made in China. Doesn't matter to me whether they come
through Cincinnati or Mississauga. I'm interested in final total cost.

For mail delivery, Canada Customs hasn't added noticeable interference
since year 2000.

> ... aliexpress.com
> ... amazon.com/s?k=fasteners
> ... fastenal.com

10 or 15 years ago the newly opened Fastenal in Vancouver kept almost
no stock. Material was sent from Seattle on demand. Might be better
now.

Will compare Aliexpress and Amazon.

Thanks! ... P.

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