SYDNEY: Jaycar Relocation Sale - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2022, 11:38:49 am
content: Everything must go, starts tomorrow!On for three days.Has been very limited advertising for it.I'll be there.https://www.facebook.com/reel/341813254829390?fs=e&s=cl

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2022, 11:42:21 am
content: Last time looked like this, similar again.

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2022, 11:43:11 am
content: Not in Melbourne!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2022, 01:42:30 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 27, 2022, 11:38:49 amSo I heard.QuoteSo I saw.QuoteYep. I only got the email tonightQuoteSo will I.I hope.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2022, 01:45:03 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 27, 2022, 11:42:21 amThey had a warehouse clearance sale just a couple of months ago - but this would appear to be next level.Will be interesting to see just how different.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2022, 03:04:09 pm
content: Damn beam me up scotty darn

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 12:27:38 am
content: Heading over there now ....

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 02:55:48 am
content: I found Dave!

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 03:08:26 am
content: I went this morning, already busy with palet loads being wheeled out !No obvious test gear, broken or otherwise that I saw apart from some generic clamp meters.For me though the real gem were the boxes and boxes of Mean Well power supplies in 12V, 24V, and some 48V etc in various current capacities and form factors.Basically $1 to $5

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 03:28:15 am
content: I noticed thesalementioned on another site yesterday and suspect a lot of the stuff will end up on Ebay or Gumtree.

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 03:59:16 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on July 28, 2022, 02:55:48 amBring him home for some experimentation. I've got some new alligator clips I wanna try out.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 05:54:21 am
content: Sorry. SWMBO gave me a limit of 1 cubic foot of stuff that I was allowed. I'd already pushed that limit, so no room for a Dave. Besides, I think Mrs EEVblog, Sagan and Huxley might have had something to say about that.Quote from: lowimpedance on July 28, 2022, 03:08:26 amYes. There were cartons and cartons of them. I came across some - from tiny 5V 5A ones up to 24V 20A and a couple of 48V ones too, I think. Dave was similarly impressed and was thinking about getting a carton of each type. I left just as he was getting into his shopping after packing up the camera. Will be interesting to see what he walks away with.It seems the new Jaycar warehouse will be at Eastern Creek, and will be using robotic systems. He told me he was invited to tour the new facility - and I asked if he wanted a cameraman.All up, I spent $40. Pictures to come.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 07:42:06 am
content: Quote from: lowimpedance on July 28, 2022, 03:08:26 amIt was nuts. Still pallets of them there close of business today.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 07:42:34 am
content: Video rendering now...

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 10:14:40 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 28, 2022, 07:42:06 amGood to know, I'm thinking I didn't buy enough the first timeWhen I was there most people were ignoring them !

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 10:57:41 am
content: Quote from: lowimpedance on July 28, 2022, 10:14:40 amI'd estimate only 10-20% of people there today were electronics people. Most people were getting fridges, inverters, torches, toys and other consumer stuff.There are a ton of 1000 box resistors, caps, MeanWell PSU's of all types and sizes including DIN, even Arduino Lillypads.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 11:02:57 am
content: BTW, there is more stuff to come out tomorrow.And take cash just in cash, they had a major comms outage today and had to send half the building staff home. EFTPOS continued on mobile reception but was sketchy.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 12:14:04 pm
content: Unfortunately, I have work the next two days and wouldn't be able to spend any useful time poking around. Besides SWMBO barely tolerated what I bought today. *sigh*Quote from: EEVblog on July 28, 2022, 11:02:57 amI normally don't carry cash - and today I nearly had to abandon my acquisitions or find somewhere to get some cash. Fortunately, they sorted out a way to take my card. Cash would have been so much easier.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 05:40:25 am
content: A lot of water damaged boxes.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 05:46:28 am
content: Wrnt back today and they had scopes. I scored one, plus some low end USB scopes, a gaming console thingo, and a power amp.Will shoot some video now.

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 06:16:42 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 29, 2022, 05:46:28 amDamn, I had bloody meetings till midday so couldn't get back till after, by then the carcass had been picked clean with nothing much worth bothering with.Most of the MeanWell PS were gone, although still managed to find a few useful high power ones so not a complete wash out.I suspect most of the warehouse is now empty.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 07:26:20 am
content: I do NOT need to go again...I do NOT need to go again...I do NOT need to go again...I do NOT need to go again...

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 09:09:03 am
content: I feelSOlucky that it's at the other end of the world!Just watched the video footage and I'm sure I would get home with a lot of stuff to fill the non-existing storage space...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 12:17:26 pm
content: Quote from: lowimpedance on July 29, 2022, 06:16:42 amI did see one guy in the Meanwell supplies frantically on the phone with someone who was checking specs. Seemed like he was about to pounce on a lot of them. But there were still heaps there when I left just after midday.

author: Whales
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 12:47:04 pm
content: Missed it today, got there and it had just closed. For those (like me) without a Facebook account: they're apparently open 8:30AM to 4:30PM.Hoping to score just one power supply tomorrow morning, if I'm lucky and there are any left. I think the one that came in my cheap 3d printer is on the flake, it has tripped my RCD twice and my mainboard ATMEGA resets whenever I turn other nearby appliances off at the wall.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 08:42:46 pm
content: Some of those meanwell are $150+, here is the WDR for example:https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/mean-well-usa-inc/WDR-480-24/7707220$5 is a fair discount.Its not even discontinued too.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 11:05:29 pm
content: Yes, I came back.Just inquired about Meanwell supplies and was told I could fill a pallet for $50

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 11:48:11 pm
content: They want this stuff GONE.Make up a pallet - full of Meanwell supplies (there are still quite a few) and you will proabably pay no more than $50 ... FOR THE WHOLE PALLET.

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 12:18:56 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on July 29, 2022, 11:48:11 pmI had another quick look this morning and yes there is still enough to get a palet loadIf you are interested in a portable fridge ,definitely head on down. Plenty still and prices going down.Had a look at Dave's first video inside the warehouse with racks and racks packed to the ceiling with fridges...Just gobsmacked !

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 12:31:05 am
content: Lucky it's in Sydney, if this was happening here in NZ I'd have likely come away with a LOT of power supplies, and a larger amount of regret when I realised I had to find somewhere to store them all.They must be taking a massive hit on this, either it's stock that just doesn't sell, or they reallyreallydon't want to move it, at any cost.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 12:50:34 am
content: From the dust Dave pointed out, its old stock that will just never sell, a lot of it discontinued. Its normal to write off old inventory.https://www.jaycar.com.au/12v-120w-din-rail-switchmode-power-supply/p/MP3195(heavily discounted online already, and probably didnt sell).The fridge things though is a bit odd. They still sell large/heavy items on their website:https://www.jaycar.com.au/340w-premium-recreational-solar-package/p/ZM9306https://www.jaycar.com.au/12v-120ah-agm-deep-cycle-battery/p/SB1683But maybe those are through a different warehouse, etc.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 12:53:43 am
content: Relocation of old stock is a logistical nightmare - especially with the new robotic systems where packaging requirements could be very different. Easier to just push it out the door.I tried to build a pallet but had limited time. Didn't get anywhere near 50% let alone fill it.Total spend today - $10.Photos to come - after I make room in the garage ... because that's where I'll probably be sleeping. ...

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 12:55:46 am
content: I was told that if I were to come around 3:00 today it might be worth dropping in again.I can't make it ... which is just as well.

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 05:05:30 am
content: A quick check of the manufacture date of one of the Meanwell power supply shows 2018, not that old.

author: Whales
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 05:08:40 am
content: Hooray, got a few small meanwell PSUs. Took some digging and luck, I didn't see anything like pallettes of them (unless they were hiding?). I don't think the biggest one is big enough for my 3d printer, however I'll do some calcs (the "180W" label on the existing one might be inflated).EDIT: No the best I got was a 12V 8A, which is not enoughImightbe able to dual-supply my printer perhapsI was charged $15 for more than I could carry (I tried to show them what I had, but they clearly just wanted it gone). Broke my arms taking it home on bus and train. Most of it was a $6 mystery box, one of the staff kept bringing a new one out every few minutes and it was first dibs.Lots of small parts to sort through now.EDIT: Got some HDMI-over-CAT and HDMI switches in the mystery box :| Anyone want them?

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 07:36:56 am
content: Might be interested in a swap. ... What do you need in the way of a PSU?

author: Whales
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 02:16:49 am
content: I'm after a half-decent-brand 12V 15A+ fanless or semi-fanless power supply for my 3D printer. (If it has a constantly running fan then I may as well use an ATX supply, which might be what I end up doing).If you're interested in a PSU swap then I'm happy to trade an arbitrary combo of these in return. From left to right:Meanwell AD-155A (13.8V 10.5A + 13.8V 0.5A)goneMeanwell RS-100-24 (24V 4.5A)Meanwell LRS-100-12 (12V 8.5A)goneMeanwell LRS-75-12 (12V 6A)Rail-mount Meanwell MDR-100-48 (48V 2A)Rail-mount Meanwell MDR-20-15 (15V 1.34A)Additionally my $6 mystery box contained a lot of other things (see attached). If anyone wants these then PM me or ask questions here, I'm happy if anyone in Sydney wants to pick them up or if further out just pay for the cost of shipping. Otherwise they'll end up in my bin.HDMI switches & cat6 converters/splitters20M RG6 F-connector coax roll, heavy & thick blue insulationBoat/nautical (waterproof?) "NMEA 2000" cables and resin-filled connector blocks.(gone)

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 08:46:54 am
content: PM sent

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 09:23:57 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 28, 2022, 07:42:06 amThat would be a good score to put on Ebay. Good it is far away from me; that is no place for a recovering hoarder.

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 10:58:56 am
content: Quote from: Whales on July 31, 2022, 02:16:49 am12V sounds low for something, I assume, with steppermotors

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 01:09:22 pm
content: I have 3 candidates ....

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 03:38:03 pm
content: Pictures, as promised.I went twice: Middle of the day on day 1 and in the morning of day 3.Day 1 haul:Clockwise from top left:- Meanwell power supplies (10 pieces in all)- Metal film resistors - 2 boxes- LED work light (normal retail product, I believe)- LED torch - x3 (normal retail product, I believe)- (under torches) 1W carbon film resistors - 3 boxes- Toroidal transformer 24V 7.92A- Plug packs (generic, various ratings) 4 pieces- Tube of conductive grease- Hot air nozzle- Tray of Panasonic relays 12V coil, SPDT- Terminal strips - x3- Heavy duty terminal blocks - x4- Small push button (yellow) - x30- Large push button (green) - x2- Digital clock - x1- Can of liquid electrical tape- Mounting nuts - 1 bag- Spongy washers - 1 bag- M3 bolts - 3 boxes (2 styles)- Ceramic caps - 5.6pF - x1000- Electrolytic caps - 4700uF 63V - x50The damage:

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 03:52:49 pm
content: Day 3 haul:This was very much a matter of: If it lookedat allinteresting, grab it ... and sort it out later!Meanwell power supplies:(everything in this picture has the Meanwell name on it)Everything else:The damage:(This is forEVERYTHINGyou see inthispost!)(Apologies for the spotting - some wayward IPA)

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 04:07:32 pm
content: This shows the difference on how shopping changed over the course of the sale...The first day it was a bit like this - piece by piece: (Therewerethose who were hauling pallets of stuff)and the last day was very much like this - by the carton.I actually asked about pricing and I was told to build a pallet and I could have it all for $50.I just didn't have the time.

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 05:32:21 pm
content: Dang that looks like some great hauls, I could use some power supplies and LED worklights. It may as well all be on the moon though as the cost to get any of it to where I am would exceed the value of the stuff.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 31, 2022, 06:16:12 pm
content: Quote from: james_s on July 31, 2022, 05:32:21 pmWe know that chorus rather well down under.

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 02:29:12 am
content: Sale of the Century right there, I don't think I have seen a clearance sale like that in, forever, not even back in the late 90s around here when local PC manufacturers were going bust left and right, not even the nearby Dick Smith (literal) fire-sale-clearance in the early 90s, and certainly not the Dick Smith closing clearance a few years back.Just nuts.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 03:18:17 am
content: Awesome score @BrumbyI am still not sure if I am sad or happy I was out of town...

author: Whales
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 03:48:24 am
content: TY for the swap @Brumby. I'm now the happy owner of a 12V 25A Meanwell PSU for my 3d printerQuote from: Kean on August 01, 2022, 03:18:17 amThere is such thing as too much. I am still shuffling piles to get to my desk. EDIT: And hopefully something similar will happen again some time soon, perhaps in a year or two.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 03:49:59 am
content: Edit: Snap!Well, just dropped off a PSU to Whales ... who unloaded some of his acquisitions. Somehow I seemed to have left with more than I brought ....He seemed pleased about that.We had a good chat and shared some stories.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 05:31:35 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on July 31, 2022, 04:07:32 pmThat's small compared to some hauls I saw.Wonder what you'd get one ebay for it all at onesie prices?

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 06:15:41 am
content: I saw some bigger hauls too - but I only had an hour to dig through. Still, that lot will keep meout of(?) mischief for quite some time...Traded one of the Meanwell's already - with another EEVblog member.Quote from: EEVblog on August 01, 2022, 05:31:35 amInteresting question.I have two more: (1) How long would it take? -and- (2) Would it be worth it?I'm thinking (1) Way too long -and- (2) Quite probably not.I do have some thoughts about making some available to EEVblog members - but not sure how I would set that up. Postage cost will be the killer for some.

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 06:29:08 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on July 31, 2022, 03:52:49 pmDang.. $10 bucks,verywell done although it looks like you may have exceeded the 1 cubic foot requirement.........by a tiny bit !

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 07:54:41 am
content: Shhh...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 10:32:27 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on August 01, 2022, 06:15:41 amAs someone approaching 1000 feedback on my person trading account selling test gear and other misc stuff for like 20 years now, the answer is 1) A lot, and 2) Not unless you are desperate for cash.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 11:26:11 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on August 01, 2022, 06:15:41 amProbably a dumb idea: how about letting Amazon deal with the warehousing & shipping? You can send items to Amazon's warehouse and have them take care of shipping and logistics.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2022, 11:59:04 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on August 01, 2022, 11:26:11 pmFBA takes roughly 18% of the retail price.

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2022, 02:46:42 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 01, 2022, 10:32:27 pmIf you have the right sort of items it can be worthwhile. When there's a quantity of the same thing you can have just one listing with the quantity available and if they're small easy to pack items we have flat rate mailing boxes that are super convenient. The money adds up and it can be a surprising amount, enough to buy some new toy. A big pile of random stuff takes forever to list, pack and ship though.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 02, 2022, 11:53:16 pm
content: Quote from: james_s on August 02, 2022, 02:46:42 amI don't bother selling anyting on ebay under $50, it's just not worth my time. And yes, anything that can fit in a satchel makes it easy. Big bulky heavy stuff sucks.With the crypto dip I want to clear out a lot of my excess stuff and just throw the money into crypto, but it's hard work to photograph and list one-off stuff. Although I'm already packing and shipping almots every day, so that's not much of a problem.