The Cheapest place to buy components! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: SimplyElectronics
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 21, 2016, 06:02:40 pm
content: http://aliexpress.comis the cheapest place to buy basic components from Resistors, to capacitors and LED's and breadboards.etc. The pricing is stupid cheap!However, for advanced tools, I wouldn't buy from here. I have never had a problem with any basic components from AliExpress though.Pros: Stupidly cheap prices and good quality for basic componentsCons: Take a few weeks to arrive

author: Poneey
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 21, 2016, 06:18:30 pm
content: Well, i guess there's no need to say that some active components (transistors, ICs (especially popular ones)) are very likely to be faulty/fake (real cap for current/voltage will be lowered af). I sure do love to buy stuff from aliexpress, but for components i need to rely on i would rather chose trustworthy retailers. However, you can buy passive components (not electrolytic caps tho) without having a problem using them.btw, currently i'm waiting for LT3757 to arrive here from aliexpress, will see how it performs

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 10:25:08 am
content: The cheapest places to buy electronic components ar Aliexpress and EBayThe cheapest places to buy reliable components where you can be reasonably sure they are not counterfeit are Mouser and Digikey.

author: Maxlor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 12:06:13 pm
content: There are plenty of technically genuine but QC-rejected parts there too.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 12:11:40 pm
content: Quote from: SimplyElectronics on July 21, 2016, 06:02:40 pmNormally 10 days for me but had stuff in 4.

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 24, 2016, 07:28:14 pm
content: aliexpress isn't the cheapest placetaobao is

author: kerrsmith
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 24, 2016, 08:55:03 pm
content: I tend to buy my basic components from either Tayda or Banggood, this is a great way to get an initial stock of all the things you need to get going and they are really good value.As an example the following pre-packaged kits are really great value and give you an instant full range of common values:For resistors:http://www.banggood.com/search/resistor-kit.html?p=2D100314686672015046Capacitors:http://www.banggood.com/search/capacitor-kits.html?p=2D100314686672015046Inductors:http://www.banggood.com/search/inductor-kits.html?p=2D100314686672015046Transistors:http://www.banggood.com/search/transistor-kits.html?p=2D100314686672015046I have ordered loads of components from these two online shops and they have all worked fine for the things I tend to make. Occasionally, if I need a part next day or an IC with a higher specification than they have available, I have had to go to other places such as Bitsbox, RS or Farnell.

author: JPortici
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 24, 2016, 09:26:47 pm
content: i'm going to report this topic.does aliexpress give you a credit for advertising in a forum?Or do you have a shop in there? Your profile name/signature and post would suggest so.sorry for being too cynical tonight but i won't change my opinion

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 25, 2016, 05:46:45 am
content: Quote from: SimplyElectronics on July 21, 2016, 06:02:40 pmI don't see the point of your topic.

author: mikerj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2016, 06:48:56 am
content: Quote from: Simon on July 25, 2016, 05:46:45 amGlad it's not just me; it's a very random post.

author: NMNeil
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2016, 09:04:25 pm
content: Quote from: kerrsmith on July 24, 2016, 08:55:03 pmJust checked out Banggood for a few Atmega 328p to replace the ones I bricked (just having problems setting fuses to use a 16Mhz crystal)Banggood 40 hits, 2 IC's and 38 development boards. The cheapest of the 2 IC's was $3.21. Mouser has them for $3.37 and Tayda $3.50.Then checked for an ATTiny, any ATTiny. Banggood 8 results, but not a single IC for sale, just development boards.Sorry, I will stick to Mouser and Tayda and only wait a few days rather than a few weeks for my parts, plus they have a better selection of parts..

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 05:56:25 am
content: The main distributors are the safest. I won't buy Atmel chips from china, too cheap to be true.

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 06:15:04 am
content: But is true, I only buy from there and no issue,

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 07:34:15 am
content: Quote from: Simon on July 25, 2016, 05:46:45 amI learned about Aliexpress on this forum. Now I just learned about BanggoodMaybe someone will learn about them from this topic

author: kerrsmith
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 01:38:32 pm
content: QuoteI completely agree with you that if I need a part now or something very specific I will get it from somewhere with next day shipping and exactly what I need but if I am only re-stocking my component draws I will be happy to wait a couple of weeks (if it is cheaper) and get it from China or Thailand.I tend to re-stock as soon as I run out as if I wait I can guarantee that I will be needing those unavailable 100nF capacitors or 1k resistors in the next project I make. If I then find myself only ordering a small amount, say $5.00, I then tend to browse around and look for other interesting things I can order to try out. I really enjoy getting small kits for radios or amplifiers as I find it fun to put these together and see how they work - I then sometimes incorporate their features in to something I am designing and making myself.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 05:28:21 pm
content: I resolved not by cheap rubbish from China to resell on eBay which is why my prices are slightly higher. It's swings and roundabouts and you get what you pay for.