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I'm just wondering what online stores you guys use to buy new parts.

I've already checked out the following places:

If you guys have any other places that'll help me shorten my search time please let me know.

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Several posters — , , , , , , , , , , and — have already listed retailers and comparison sites, so the following focuses on practical checks and tactics that actually save time and reduce risk when hunting low-cost parts.

  • Confirm the exact part number (not just a marketing name) and check the manufacturer page for compatibility and warranty coverage.
  • Compare landed cost, not just sticker price: item + shipping + tax + import duty + possible restocking fees. Small savings evaporate once those are added.
  • Vet the seller: business address and phone, clear RMA/return policy, stated warranty terms, and age on the market. Prefer sellers that accept returns in the buyer’s country when warranty matters.
  • Use payment methods with buyer protection and keep transaction records and serial numbers. Photograph packaging and units on arrival. Test quickly within the return window and retain original packing for returns.
  • For bulk buys, follow ’s note about wholesale channels but verify lead times, minimums, and freight insurance.

Additional ways to shorten searches: set price alerts for exact SKUs, monitor certified-refurb/clearance sections from manufacturers and large retailers, use cashback/coupon aggregators to combine savings, and follow reputable deal communities for short-lived drops. For local or used buys, insist on photos of the working unit and a short test video; for overseas deals, confirm whether the manufacturer warranty is valid in the buyer’s country.

A final caution: as pointed out, very-low advertised prices often hide shipping or restocking penalties — always validate the final total and the seller’s return process before committing.

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Member Avatar for bobbyraw

Here are a few comprehensive sites. you can try they give prices from various manufacturer.

http://www.pricegrabber.com/

Member Avatar for Suetan

Thanks, I'll give them a shot.

Member Avatar for alc6379

Be careful with Pricewatch-- there's a bunch of bait and switch business going on there. They try to fight it, but you'll see some piece of hardware going CRAZY cheap, but then they'll throw exorbitant shipping fees at you...

Member Avatar for jbennet

in the UK use novatech and maplin

Member Avatar for UrbanKhoja

Ebuyer is a good one, tend to be half the price of the high street for most things, also budpak is pretty good. If you're buying in bulk - if you had a store for instance, Alibaba would be good as well.

Dazza :cool:

Member Avatar for Dani

I use CDW and NewEgg. Lately I've been buying things through my Dell Business rep.

Member Avatar for chris5126

and novatech are two of the best!! maplins is to expensive for what it is but does have access to some kit that no others do!!

Member Avatar for acejames1

i use tigerdirect.com they have pretty good shipping time so i really aint mad there alright with prices as well

Member Avatar for GrimJack

Don't forget to check overstock.com - you might be surprised at what shows up there.

Member Avatar for hughv

I use Tiger direct almost exclusively, but Ebay has some very good deals.

Member Avatar for coolraj003

Ebay is ok as long as you dont fall for a scammer seller. I use e-buyer very good and reliable.

play.com cheap, free delivery on everything, very competitive prices but not that much range for the stuff you can buy.

savapoint is another one but their prices are okish with very little range. You just have to be lucky to get a good deal on that site.

Raj

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I'm just wondering what online stores you guys use to buy new parts.

I've already checked out the following places:

If you guys have any other places that'll help me shorten my search time please let me know.

Which will link to those sites, but I've used this for years! Love it!

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