Electronics Suppliers

Vancouver Reefer · #1 04-07-2009, 05:09 PM

Does anyone know of a good electronics supplier similar to Mowser, Allied Electronics etc that does not cost a fortune to ship to Canada???

$20 shipping drives me nuts for $10 worth of components!!!

VR

sphelps · #2 04-07-2009, 05:33 PM

digikey or Eecol Electric maybe? Not sure exactly what you're looking for but Eecol would be local.

Ron99 · #3 04-07-2009, 05:43 PM

What are you looking for? I have purchased electronic components from RP Electronics in Burnby and SMI in Langley. I have also bought some stuff on eBay which was fairly inexpensive even with the shipping.

One thing to note, shipping within Canada can cost more than shipping from the US. Canada Post is very expensive. I shipped alot of stuff in the past and it was often cheaper fro me to ship the same package to the US than shipping it in Canada.

Vancouver Reefer · #4 04-07-2009, 06:36 PM

Im looking for a one stop shop kind of dealer. I need things from semiconductors, fans, good selection of enclosures, components etc.

Ive looked at digikey but their website drives me nuts. I can never work out how you can buy from Asia and shipping is $6 but when you buy from the US its $20. Pity it just takes so long from Aisa.

cwickham · #5 04-07-2009, 07:36 PM

i order from digikey, shipping is always 8 dollars and it arrives at my house the next day(usually)

pterfloth · #6 04-07-2009, 07:48 PM

Lee's Electronics on Main St. may have everything you need. Great place for DIY components, fans, LED's, transformers, etc. Nedco is great for ballasts.

Bryan · #7 04-07-2009, 08:03 PM

Digikey charges a flat rate of $8.00 and most times received in 1-2 days. Downside is they now use UPS so you need someone home to accept delivery, or ship to your work.