I always forget where one can mail order electronic components from, so here's a list of the places I have found. If you happen to find this useful, so much the better :-)

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Mail-order Electronic components sources

Last updated 09/29/05

All Electronics Corporation Great bargains, cool doodads, but about half the inventory rolls over rapidly
Allied Electronics Huge catalog, pricey though
Alltronics Electronic Component Supply Not to be confused with the above, another well-priced source for parts
BG Micro - The Electronics Mecca This place is great for picking up random things, but fast inventory rollover
C and H Sales Company Specializes in motors, test equipment, and optical stuff, but has other things
Digi-Key HUGE selection, but standard OEM prices--bit pricey for hobbyists
Electronix Experss Large selection, probably stable inventory, good prices
Future Active Large surface-mount source, on reel, good selection
Futurlec, "The Electronic Components Superstore" - Great Prices on PIC microcontrollers, other components
Gateway Electronics Probably moderate inventory turnover
Goldmine Electronics Random stuff, probably high turnover
HSC Electronic Supply Random stuff, high turnover
Herbach and Rademan Products for Science and Industry
Jameco Electronics A good compromise between price and selection
Jaycar Electronics In Australia, but trying to become a leading supplier of parts--decent selection
Mouser Electronics Large selection, moderate prices
Marlin P. Jones & Assoc. (MPJA) Random stuff, nice selection of educational electronic kits, unknown turnover
Opamp Technical Books An amazingly large single source for technical books of all types
Ramsey Electronics Lots of hobby kits, Wireless Data Modules
Quickar Electronics, Inc Surplus, have the UFO LEDs which are cheap replacements for Luxeon 1W
Unicorn Electronics Good more stable selection