Electronics suppliers

Value: 5 means higher quality parts, more selection of parts and lower prices. 3 is average. 1 is poor (stay away)

Shipping on $20 order.

NameValue (1-5)ShippingNotes
AllElectronics 5$6 Good web layout and order system.
Digikey 3$5+ Each leaf page is a PDF. Switches do not have VAC or amps, other parts lacking critical info.
Global Sources2
Radio Shack2 Expensive.
Harrison2
Jameco3 Catalog does not have very good layout.
Cheapbatteries4 Batteries only.
Goldmine Electronics Surplus4$6 Big variety. Has assortment packages on some items. Has mystery packages. $10 min order
Ramsey Electronics$7.95 Mostly hobby kits and broadcast gear. $10 minimum.
Herbach$5.20 Electronics and science surplus. Some enclosures including round, flat tin. Has interesting switches, including foot switches. Has various grab bags of switches, motors, resistors, pots, capacitors, micro swithces, thermistors, oscillators, and more.
American Science and Surplus$5.95 Appears somewhat expensive.
BG Micro$6 first 4 lbs They take Paypal.
Alltex
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