[ale] [OT] My first visit to Fry's

Christopher Bergeron christopher at bergeron.com
Sat Feb 5 14:28:49 EST 2005


Does anyone know how much the discrete components (resistors, etc) 
cost?  I hope the prices aren't absorbinant  like at  Radio Shack. 
($2.00 for 10 resistors).  Also, can I buy 100 packs of leds and things 
like that?

Anyone know?

Thanks again.
-CB

 

Michael Smith wrote:

> Just an FYI, They don't accept American Express.  I found that out a 
> couple of weeks ago.  No big deal but I just wanted to let everyone know.
>
> Jonathan Chum wrote:
>
>>
>> And it's open till 7 PM on Sundays which is 1 hr later than CompUSA, 
>> Circuit
>> City, Best Buy, and Office Depot for those who procrastinate on their
>> reports. Twice, I was fortunate that they were open to pick up ink
>> cartridges.
>>
>>
>> Jonathan Chum
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Calvin
>> Harrigan
>> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 4:04 PM
>> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
>> Subject: Re: [ale] [OT] My first visit to Fry's
>>
>> YES, YES, and YES!!!
>> Sunday too...  :-)
>>
>> Christopher Bergeron wrote:
>>
>>  
>>
>>> Also, does anyone know if Fry's is open on Saturday?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> CB
>>>
>>> Christopher Bergeron wrote:
>>>
>>>   
>>>
>>>> Thanks for all the info guys.
>>>>
>>>> Ben, as for the discrete components, they're not rediculously 
>>>> priced like at Rat Shack are they?  I need things like Capacitors, 
>>>> resistors, etc.  I usually get that stuff from Austin Electronics 
>>>> (or Mouser), but his inventory is hit-or-miss sometimes.
>>>>
>>>> How much would a pack of 10 resisitors or 10 capacitors cost at 
>>>> Mouser?  Any idea?  Also, could I buy in 100 or 1000 quantities?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again!
>>>> -CB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ben Scherrey wrote:
>>>>
>>>>     
>>>>
>>>>> Yes they do have discrete components and the tools you need to put 
>>>>> them together. Dunno about specific IC's though - you'd have to 
>>>>> call or visit. They have a nice selection of scopes and meters and 
>>>>> a decent technical book section. Prices aren't as cheap as mail 
>>>>> order but they aren't outrageous and the convenience is good 
>>>>> enough that I've bought all my stuff from them since I've been 
>>>>> back in town.
>>>>>
>>>>>   Enjoy -
>>>>>
>>>>>      Ben Scherrey
>>>>>
>>>>> Christopher Bergeron wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>       
>>>>>
>>>>>> Guys - I have yet to have my "first experience" at Fry's 
>>>>>> Electronics in Duluth.  I was wondering what kind of goodies they 
>>>>>> carry.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Specifically, do they carry discrete electronics components?  I 
>>>>>> need to pick up a dozen Max-232 (DIP) IC's ASAP.  I've placed a 
>>>>>> large quantity order on Mouser, but I need to get them sooner if 
>>>>>> possible.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What goodies does Fry's carry?  Could I pick up an Oscilloscope 
>>>>>> at Fry's?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>>>> CB
>>>>>>         
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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