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Posted by Tom61 on 24, 2000 at 9:50 PM:

In Reply to: Need electronic parts? Try a hamfest! posted by Mario D'Alessio on 24, 2000 at 9:28 PM:

Never thought of that, there will be one near me Oct. 7th, may just stop by.

: I went to a hamfest this past weekend, and it was
: a great place to look for electronic parts. I recommend
: going to one, especially if you're looking for older
: stuff for, say, a Mame machine.

: I found big knobs suitable for spinners for 25 cents.
: Bearings suitable for trackballs for $1 each (I've seen
: these usually for about $15 for a set of 4). I found
: old hard drives for 50 cents and I got a few for free
: (usable for the Spinner from Hard Drive project).
: I picked up 18-pin connect strips for 25 cents.
: Altec-Lansing speakers with subwoofer for $10.

: For those who don't know what a Hamfest is: they
: are like computer shows, but for amateur radio
: operators. You'll find all kinds of radio equipment,
: but you'll also find all kinds of computer equipment
: and electronics parts. Think of it as a big electronics
: flea market. You can find almost anything electronic.

: And you can talk down most prices (a guy wanted to sell
: me an old hard drive for $10, and I got him to give me
: both of them for free! Most people just want to get rid
: of their old stuff).

: Do a web search for hamfests in your area.

: I hope you find this information useful.
:




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