On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 2:20 PM, Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On 01/12/2016 10:46 AM, eric F via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
I stopped by Selectronics today, but the nice gentleman at the counter said they really weren’t interested in selling small numbers of parts to individuals. From what I could gather, it looks like they recover ICs through e-waste processing, then sell them on the wholesale market. The guy was polite (and checked availability of the parts I was looking for), but clearly wanted me moving along.
I guess it’s Jameco / Digikey / Unicorn and PATIENCE for now! But thanks to Bill W for sending me the 7430.
Don't forget Mouser..
-Dave
-- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA
I have lived in the Phila area all of my life. Regardless of the few remaining electronics stores elsewhere in the US, the business has left Phila long ago. Better price and selection exists online. You just can always order expedited delivery if you need it tomorrow. There are so few people who buy retail ICs in Phila area that it's not profitable to stock shelves. Even those companies who do sell ICs also now sell toys, kits, Arduinos, etc. I guess this is all obvious stuff, but in particular it's striking how the home of the ENIAC has no electronics stores. -- -Bill-