Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TTL components in Philly?
Any chance someone knows of a businesses that I’m not aware of in Philly that would stock TTL components like the 7430 8-input NAND? I have a SLOW order coming with one, but feel impatient, especially with time to burn and projects lined up in the retro pipeline.
Try Selectronics http://selectro.com <http://selectro.com/>
Just please don't buy out all their stock :)
David 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. Eric
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
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-
MicroCenter seems to be trying to expand their electronic parts supply (perhaps to fill the Radio Shack void?) though if the Philadelphia store is anything like the Northern Virginia store their display and inventory control could stand to step things up. Typically not ICs but more Arduino, Pi, robotics and supporting breakout boards and tools/accessories. Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 12, 2016, at 2:35 PM, william degnan via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
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-
On 1/12/2016 5:18 PM, Glenn Roberts via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
MicroCenter seems to be trying to expand their electronic parts supply (perhaps to fill the Radio Shack void?) though if the Philadelphia store is anything like the Northern Virginia store their display and inventory control could stand to step things up. Typically not ICs but more Arduino, Pi, robotics and supporting breakout boards and tools/accessories.
My experience at the Microcenter here in North Jersey is that I had to find the Raspberry Pis for the employees. Which, of course, I loved because it brought back many fond memories of the incompetent customer service but excellent parts and prices of the incomparable Fry's Electronics. Best wishes, -Adam
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