Flea Market Hauls -- Share what you got! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 08:05:38 pm
content: Just created this thread for anyone to share the deals they got at the flea market, thrift store / garage sales. A thread like this might already exist but I did a rudimentary search and didn't find one. Items should generally be electronics related

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 08:08:42 pm
content: Today, I picked up a NAD 116 Stereo Preamplifer. It's missing a knob but got it for $20

author: W2NAP
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 08:11:07 pm
content: last thing i got in a garage sale was a "export cb" galaxy mirage 88. that was back in 2000. $10

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 08:22:22 pm
content: Today, I also picked up this vintage Western Electric 302 for $15. Needs some polishing, a connector at the end and then testing. Love this old phoneThese phones were introduced in the states in 1937 (hence the Art Deco styling, which I adore). Used well into the 50's, before the 1949 model started to replace it.

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 08:34:56 pm
content: I've posted this before but it's worth sharing again since I doubt I will ever match this level of thrift store bargain again.A few years ago I found these (BK Precision 1541c 40 MHz oscilloscope and a Bel-Merit MT-100 "All-In-One Instrument") at our local Goodwill thrift store for $9.99 each! Both work perfectly.

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 08:39:28 pm
content: Oh. My. GoodnessCongratsI was on the lookout for electronics test gear today! But instead found stereo pre amp and phone lol.Btw, I really scored today on that pre-amp. I can probably sell for $125-200, without the knob or remote[Friend said they normally go for upwards of $250 used , but including missing knob and remote.] Can get about $35 for the phone I guess. So about $100-150 profit today. Enough to buy that Instek 8251a multimeter I want!Actually might get the HP 3478a instead.EDIT: Hooked hte pre amp up to my system here in the living at the puter. Sounds great. FIIO DAC w/ custom power supply to NAD 116 to DIY LM3886 chipamp.com amp. Need to plug my DIY Nielson Pass B1 Buffer pre amp back to A/B. I see why people like this preamp though.. Nice and warm and good highs.

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 09:49:13 pm
content: Got this today for $2 as well. Has metal sides :> For over my electronics bench, whenever I get that (built).

author: Cubdriver
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 10:11:19 pm
content: Nice haul, Jennifer!The best I ever did at a thrift store was a ratcheting crimper set up for doing F connectors. Paid about $5 for it, and have since bought some regular old crimp terminal dies for it to make it more useful. (Admittedly I don't stop at thrift stores nearly enough.)Got a wooden crate of old tunes for $15 a few years back at a flea market; after digging through the mouse nests and cleaning the years of crud off them I found that there were a few good 6SN7s in the mix, so it was worth it for those alone.I tend to get most of my stuff from the surplus places in CA when I venture out there for work, the TRW swap meet if I manage to time my visit correctly (I'm not counting that as it's more a dedicated electronics thing and I'm taking this thread to mean more 'general' flea markets), and evilBay, which is the bane of my credit card's existence.-Pat

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 10:35:16 pm
content: Quote from: JenniferG on February 26, 2017, 08:05:38 pmNot really wanting to steal your thunder Jen but we have this thread where everybody shows off their latest acquisitions:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/what-did-you-buy-today-post-your-latest-purchase!/Flea market scores might be worthy.Could be a shame to have them spread all over the place ?

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 10:48:28 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on February 26, 2017, 10:35:16 pmThanks I figured threads like this probably exist on here, but I did do a search and didn't come up with anything. I suppose if I spent an hour searching, using various search word terms I could of found it. Or just go ahead and post the thread, and then learn about the other threads. Sorry I am so newb here:)Plus I knew it'd be safe to post stuff about stereo amps and phones in this threadFigure a thread like that might be for electronics test equipment or something.

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2017, 11:42:08 pm
content: The only EE related item I remember getting from a garage sale was a new 1lb roll of Kester Sn 96.3 Ag 3.7 lead free solder for $0.50 or so.

author: tkuhmone
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 12:38:09 am
content: Spool of new RG213 coaxial cable, many years ago. Not exactly from flea markeat, but a rescued stuff from production line close down... Maybe it can be listed here

author: KerryW
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 04:25:52 pm
content: Phillips PM3267 100MHz 'scope for $10 at a yard sale. Works fine.American Optical stereo zoom microscope Model 569 for $25 at a flea market. Had to disassemble and clean and align the optics.HP DesignJet 755CM 36" wide inkjet printer/plotter at Goodwill for $7.50. May never work again.Drawer units filled with analog and/or digital ICs, 4 1/2 digit DVM, function generator, frequency counter, etc. It's amazing what you can find for $5 to $25. It takes a lot of time, but if you love "junking" it is worth it.

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 10:13:36 pm
content: Wow those are some NICE deals y'allJealous!Yeah it takes a lot of work. Most of the time you go to the flea market and end up with nothing at all. But it's good 1-2 hours of exercise per week at the least

author: cheeseit
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 11:08:38 pm
content: I hate thrift stores and flea markeds where I live, it's nothing but worn out clothing and kitchenware. I'm jealous!

author: JenniferG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2017, 11:52:45 pm
content: Quote from: cheeseit on February 27, 2017, 11:08:38 pmThat's usually what I see. And old outdated electronics not worth anything. Bunch of junk. Most of the time I leave with nothing. But occosionally see something I can use or re-sell for a profit