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author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 03:37:09 am
content: I would like to buy components from an online store. However I would like to use Paypal as payment method. Can somebody please show me a few.

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 03:39:05 am
content: Depending on what your after, eBay is becoming a good resource for components.Regards

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 03:43:40 am
content: This place has lots of LEDs and a few other things and do paypalhttp://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/

author: Precisiontools
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 04:13:45 am
content: If its electrical (not electronic) that you are after, I can recommend this place -http://www.schnap.com.au/

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 04:18:03 am
content: I am in fact looking for transistors and a few relays.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 06:02:45 am
content: Quote from: MintyCondition on December 24, 2011, 03:37:09 amwww.littlebirdelectronics.comwww.australianrobotics.com.auWhy Paypal?However you'll pay more for your parts vs. buying from other companies like element-14 that don't use Paypal.

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 06:06:23 am
content: Because PayPal doesn't share my credit card info.

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 06:28:44 am
content: Quote from: MintyCondition on December 24, 2011, 06:06:23 amI will take paypal as a payment option any day. These days you can't trust using a naked credit card online.Regards

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 06:42:24 am
content: Exactly!I recently attempted to buy off RS Components and they ask a lot of unnecesary and personal info along with your credit card number when you buy...

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 02:27:36 pm
content: You will seriously limit your options and won't be able to buy many more exotic components. Few if any of the large distributors will accept Paypal.I'm not sure if I'd trust Paypal over Farnell or RS, they don't exactly have a spotless reputation. I don't see what the big deal is, just monitor your monthly statements and call your CC company if you see anything odd.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 03:48:35 pm
content: paypal are offering a visa card now that uses up your paypal balance if that helps. I think they are only offering it to a limited number of people though.edit: it's actually a mastercard

author: vtl
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 04:11:36 pm
content: If you're that paranoid buy a prepaid Mastercard/Visa from Coles, Woolworths etcOtherwise you'll probably just be limited to buying from eBay which is actually pretty good source for a lot of electronics components

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 07:41:44 pm
content: Quote from: alm on December 24, 2011, 02:27:36 pmQuote from: vtl on December 24, 2011, 04:11:36 pmI Completley agree with both of you. Vtl, it's just that I do like eBay, but I would like a good website based in Australia that can deliver to me within a few days, unlike ebay which takes a couple of weeks.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 07:42:50 pm
content: the speed of ebay depends on the individual seller and where they are located

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 07:49:16 pm
content: I am always on the lookout for free delivery, maybe that's why.From Asia, it takes me about 2 weeks and a half.From England, it's a bit faster, just under a 2 weeks.The problem is, sometimes I need components fast within maybe 3 days and sadly most of the time they are really expensive in stores (about 3 times the cost for almost everything) so that's why I chose to buy online.

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2011, 09:59:13 pm
content: bump

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 25, 2011, 10:29:02 pm
content: Quote from: MintyCondition on December 25, 2011, 09:59:13 pmIf you want parts on short notice, at a good price and free delivery, you need to use someone local with a credit card. Ignore the LCD stories about fraud - if you find a charge that wasn't yours - call the bank and they will either reverse it almost immediately for obvious ones or do the research for lesser ones and they're sorted out in a week or two.Here's an idea - get a debit visa from your bank (etc.) , and keep the balance at $1. A few minutes before buying something you transfer in the amount of money you're about to spend from your normal cash account then make the Visa purchase. This gives you the use of the Visa system without any chance of loss.Or if your volumes are high enough, get an account with element-14/RS/Altronics/Jaycar etc.