Sure Electronics Ebay Store. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Big_Al
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 06:51:55 pm
content: This is a really good Ebay Store for electronic bits, dev boards, lcd modules etc.http://stores.ebay.co.uk/sureelectronicsHad a lot of stuff from these over the years, no trouble at all.Don't know how they can sell most of the stuff so cheaply !Usually the post is free too, from China.Not connected in any way by the way.

author: 8086
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 07:06:04 pm
content: Yeah I got some RF modules from them a while back, I think 17USD for a transciever pair, serial interface

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 10:43:24 pm
content: I can also recommend them.I bought some 128x64 backlit LCD displays from them to upgrade my Velleman HPS-10 handheld scopes..... they even included a little demo board with each display to test it ! All for a very reasonable price and excellent packing + delivery times.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350217415530The last item I bought was a little USB to Serial 'cube'. It's a two PCB CP2102 based converter that connects to the PC via USB and provides RS232C at 3V3 and 5V levels. Good quality, reliable and screw terminals for prototyping :-) It was cheaper to buy than to build ! A useful unit to have around on the test bench.You can find it here:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CP2102-USB-TTL-RS232-Serial-Port-Converter-Transceiver-/110608297382?pt=UK_Computing_NetworkingCables_RL&hash=item19c0c4ada6

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 01:51:28 am
content: My experience with them was good.I have already recommended them to some of my friends.

author: nyo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 02:05:22 am
content: I got a 0832 matrix board from Sure electronics, no problems there

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 02:19:21 am
content: BTW, you can find them also at the following web address:http://www.sureelectronics.net/

author: slburris
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 03:21:55 am
content: Count me as another happy custom of Sure Electronics.Ordered both from their EBay store and directly.I've also done one transaction with ITead Studio whichworked out fine:http://iteadstudio.com/store/Scott

author: DJPhil
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 04:41:20 am
content: Interesting. I know I've poked through their site before but I gave it a good look this time.Any opinions out there on their Pickit3 clone? I'm just starting with the MSP430 Launchpad and I'm looking to work with Pics as well this winter. Looks like a decent starter kit, but I remember warnings about clones vs. OEM programmers.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 01:43:48 pm
content: Quote from: DJPhil on November 13, 2010, 04:41:20 amPickit3 original can be found in ebay, what do you need a clone for?also a happy customer of sureelectronics, but i'm not sure the quality and reliability of their product, cheap it is i think.

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2010, 03:45:41 am
content: I buy a lot of stuff from Sure Electronics, never had a problem with shipping or quality.Regards

author: prm_ex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 11:32:46 am
content: HiI know the thread is old but most of above opinions are positive but lately I have bad expirience with them.I had bought by PayPal the item for 72$ in begining of September from ebay/sureelectronics. They gave me trucking number, tracking web addres etc.After 50-60 days they said that the parcel was still in China and they will send it once again. Traing to force me to pay extra for DHL. I refused asked for refund. They answered they had sent it once again by air mail.After next 2 month nothing happens. No parcel, no tracking status changed, no answers from them.So please be careful !

author: AudioplatinumService
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 11:35:58 am
content: Also a happy customer of sureelectronics....cheap stuff....!

author: arcom
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 12:26:05 pm
content: Another happy customer here.I bought a bunch of 4x4 keypads, rotary encoders and LED drivers from them and never had a single problem with shipping or functionality.It's probably better to look at their website since the eBay store has much less items than what they actually sell.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 01:32:26 pm
content: Quote from: prm_ex on January 09, 2014, 11:32:46 amTBF this is pretty much the gamble you take with cheap electronics from China no matter what their reviews are like. The quantities of items they sell the world over means that even a very small percentage of unhappy customers means there will be quite a few. I think searching for forums to sign up on just so you can berate them is probably not the best way to get you point across anyway.

author: poorchava
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2014, 10:34:37 am
content: Their pickit clones are reliable as far as i can tell. I also think they were the first on the market to sell PK3 clone (i guess fiurst ones to extract FW from original one)

author: quinn_the_dog
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 14, 2014, 11:47:03 am
content: Had the same issue with them, with a pickit3 that never arrived.They choose to ignore my emails.I know that getting stuff from china is a risk and would keep to low values, but was surprised that they have such a high rating. Unless it is possible to manipulate it.

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2014, 12:07:10 pm
content: Quote from: quinn_the_dog on May 14, 2014, 11:47:03 amUse ebay, read the clear rules how you deal with ebay sellers, if you make exceptions you will not get anything and lose the money. Ebay had real problems with scammers in the the past, now if you use paypal and ebay and always open dispute in time, you will always get the money back. Also use only ebay sellers with good feedback and check their most recent feedback.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2014, 12:42:34 pm
content: Concur with Legit-Design. I've bought something on Ebay for about £400 from a rubbish (aka keyboard bash) ID with 0 feedback, then realised after coughing the money that the auction was a scam (the photos were lifted from other auctions). Ebay/Paypal made me wait the allocated time for delivery and the refunded in full without a quibble. PhewActually, nowadays I would prefer to buy off Ebay than somewhere else, and pay anywhere via PayPal, just for the peace of mind. They are getting to be like Amazon in that respect, and they probably avoid tax like Amazon too...

author: dajt
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2014, 12:24:30 am
content: I just got the "your parcel was returned to us" from Sure Electronics too. They asked me to confirm I wanted it sent again, I said yes.Does China post return a lot of parcels? I've not had that one before.

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2014, 12:29:27 am
content: Quote from: dajt on May 28, 2014, 12:24:30 amIf someone tries to send batteries through mail they might send the whole shipment back. So even if your order didn't include anything with any battery they will send anything related to that parcel back just in case.If you are using ebay, usually best way is to tell them just to take the money and try ordering again at later time when you get the money back. As far as I know ebay starts counting the 45 day or so dispute period from when the purchase was made, not from when it was shipped or was shipped again. Some scammy ebay sellers might be just playing time, so no need to take any risks even if buying from "trusted" seller.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2014, 04:34:34 am
content: Quote from: Legit-Design on May 28, 2014, 12:29:27 ameBay changed this, now you have 30 days from the seller's last delivery date. PayPal still has the 45 day rule for non-eBay purchases.PS Is there anything Sure Electronics sells, that isn't cheaper somewhere else?

author: dajt
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 11:44:05 pm
content: To be fair, my stuff from Sure arrived a couple of days ago.