Electronics part stores in Karlsruhe (Germany) area - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Eugeniu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 01:35:45 pm
content: Hi. I am moving soon to the Karlsruhe area. Could you suggest some local stores in the area to buy electronics?

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 03:26:55 pm
content: I'd be surprised if there still are local stores there and you're very likely to pay a lot more for parts there. Did you try the yellow pages phone book?I'm not saying you won't find any but it is very likely you'll be disappointed if you compare the prices to a store likewww.reichelt.de, they deliver within 2 days usually and the shipping is alright (5.60 EUR Vorkasse/Bankeinzug). ( or Conrad or Schuricht or ... or ...)

author: Lukas
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 03:31:25 pm
content: There's mükra electronic (http://www.muekra.com/)

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 04:15:09 pm
content: Good find, it was my first hit on google but their company description made them sound like they were more of an equipment store."Hochfrequenztechnik, Elektrotechnische und Elektronische Anlagen, Elektronik, Messtechnik, EDV, Haustechnik, Vertrieb, Datenverarbeitung, Großhandel, Elektrotechnik, Informationstechnologie, Elektrotechnik und EDV Großhandel, Computertechnik, Elektrotechnische und Elektronische Anlagen Einzelhandel, Einbruchmeldeanlagen, Elektrotechnikerbetrieb, Photovoltaik, Elektrotechnische und Elektronische Anlagen Großhandel, Elektrotechnikerhandwerk, Export und Import, Einzelhandel"fromhttp://web2.cylex.de/firma-home/muekra-electronic-shop-gmbh-738670.html

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 04:28:06 pm
content: Ah, they have a shop in Pforzheim - a city where I end up sometimes for work. I think I'll visit them next time .

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 04:43:32 pm
content: Due to the lack of electronics hobbiests and the vastness of the internet shops selling parts have been dying out, even maplin in the Uk is not what it was and tandy went years ago. Ebay of course has it's part to play and is handy if you need a couple of bits that would cost the earth in postage from a larger retailer.

author: Eugeniu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 05:27:12 pm
content: Thanks everyone so far for useful information. The reichelt.de looks promising but since I don't know the price levels I should verify with muekra shop as well. Do you know some other German online shops where I could look for parts as well as tools like multimeters? I am looking forward to start a long term project of building a basic PC from scratch in my spare time.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 05:56:34 pm
content: Maybe there is a Conrad nearby. A few years ago I went on holiday to Köln (take a shower with 'eau de cologne' O0). It turned out there was a Conrad store next to the hotel so I checked it out. Much to my amazement they had a parts counter. Dunno if they still have it but then again there are also a lot of miniature railroad shops in Germany.

author: Achilles
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2012, 09:54:57 pm
content: Well, for a shop you'll have good chances at a Conrad store. I think you have a local Conrad store in Karlsruhe You can also check online if they have your parts in the store and pick up you online order in the shop.They usually have a parts counter, bust mostly basic stuff like resistors, NE555 and so on. For special IC's or so you'll have to buy online.www.conrad.deJust search their siteFor online suppliers: there is reichelt, which is not bad in terms of pricing. (Conrad tends to be more expensive) which you already have seen.Völknerwww.voelkner.dewhich is like Conrad but sometimes a bit cheaper. They mostly share the same products.Distrelec Schurichtwww.distrelec.demore expensive, but they are shipping fast. Normally you get your stuff on the next morning and they offer buying on a bill.ELVwww.elv, they are more known for their DIY kits and are quite expensive as well. Well, some of their products, like power supplies, are not too bad and have an attractive price as a DIY kit....most parts are sold online here.... so for a shop you don't have many choices in Germany.

author: Eugeniu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 11, 2013, 10:48:13 pm
content: So I did some research and it seems that reichelt.de is one of the cheapest alternatives. However I have problems using their site for ordering. Did anyone have problems with online ordering on reichelt.de? My problem is that the payment server is producing some error every time I am at the final stage of the order process. A server 500 http error is thrown and no details are given...

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2013, 11:07:21 pm
content: contact them, iirc 500 is not a client side issue. Don't be afraid to order via their phone hotline either, their staff is really nice and helpful.

author: brabus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2013, 11:44:08 am
content: I now live in Graz (Austria), and there's a NICE electronics shop! (website:http://www.neuhold-elektronik.at/)You know what? It's ALWAYS full of people! Young students but grey-bearded hobbysts as well! O0And you know what? It's cheap!I go for a walk there every time I come out from work...So, I hope this kind of micro-business will continue to exist, as long of people interested in hobby electronics.In Italy (my native country) they're disappearing fast...

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2013, 11:47:35 pm
content: The problem is that 'physical' shops carry less and less useful items. Over here most home improvement stores are filled with useless crap. Same goes for clothes and house hold items. I order most of the things I need online. I'm becoming less and less inclined to go to a shop because most of the times I'll be dissapointed because they don't have what I want / need.