Surplusgizmos.Com

"Some cool stuff, if you're willing to do some searching, but not a place I'd go to get functional parts. Pros: - A great place for finding random strange and interesting electronics. For example, they have an aisle full of old boards for $0.50 each. - Well stocked with robotics and older PC components. - Almost always great prices, but don't be afraid to make an offer. Cons: - NO REFUNDS / NO RETURNS: I give a better return policy on parts I sell through Craigslist. Your receipt is worthless, except for taxes. - After researching the company's site and store for several hours, I never saw any hint they don't do returns, but I found out in 5 minutes they are a Christian-owned business. I wish people like this wouldn't advertise their faith, then treat you this way. - Don't buy anything without testing it first. If it says "Tested/Working" on the item, that doesn't mean it works. Why I Wrote this Review: Bear in mind, if I had just bought old junk here, my review would have been 5 stars. Instead, I bought 4x 12AX7 tubes that were supposedly tested and rated 80% or better for $8 each. Took them home and found they were ALL DOA (tested in working amp and they didn't glow or function). The next week, I drove back to exchange them for more, but they told me they don't (as a policy) exchange dead parts and pointed to a small sign stating "ALL ITEMS SOLD AS-IS'. I also bought a full PC for $150 that turned out to require the wrong kind of memory, but obviously, buyer's remorse is not a reason they accept, either. I am poor, and so when I had to keep a useless PC instead of my $150 or store credit, after driving 1.5 hours round trip, I wasn't super happy. I don't normally return items for a stupid reason, but the way they treated me for trying to return the PC still made me feel like a jerk, when in fact, their AS-IS policy is not normal and is not stated anywhere you will see it without looking, which is dishonest, in my opinion. My receipt doesn't say 'NO RETURNS", or I never would have bought the PC, or wasted a day trying to exchange the junk I bought. And if they had mentioned their policy, they would probably lose a lot of sales. I don't mind buying from a place that doesn't do returns, as long as they make me aware of it, if it differs from other businesses, but even ewaste recycling companies offer refund/exchange for DOA parts. The owner made it sound like he does do exchanges sometimes, but maybe that's for people he likes. I won't be going back."

"My wallet is under threat. The $5 grab bags are a fantastic idea."

"Fun place for the nerd in you. Lots of small hard to find or overly expensive parts for great prices. Some new, some used. Truly lots of Surplus Gizmos for the electrical or electronic nerdin you."

"In love with this store. I could spend the day and a bucket of money here. Great for the maker who has costs of various bits and bobs in mind. (Many prices are good, some are just ok). I look forward to my next shopping adventure in any case."

"Great place to get surplus electronics, cables, power supplies, parts for repairs or projects. Usually has a good selection of older test equipment (some needing repair - check label for test results). They also have pumps, fans, transformers, and motor capacitors. You will always find something unusual here."