Hi,
For years I've purchased hardware through eBay. An example is the 304 stainless hex nuts, ebay.ca/itm/144222339276 . Recently prices in eBay have climbed significantly and and policies of Alphabet/eBay have become less appealing.
I checked banggood and find the selection tends to specific hobbyist interests. Alibaba finds almost anything but most order quantities are ten times my needs at least.
Anyone willing to recommend alternative sources?
Thanks, P.
Aliexpress
You might be seeing the effects of the exchange rate:
It might be helpful if you were more specific as to what type of hardware, in what quantities, you normally purchase.
Also, whether you want a Canadian vendor and whether you can deal with Canadian customs.
Otherwise:
Canadian sources I am not too familiar with...this one may have something:
Gave the specific example, ebay item 144222339276. M8 flanged 304 stainless steel hex nuts. Need 80 of them.
50 of those nuts are AU$31.17. Converting by Google, about 0.62 AU$/nut or 0.41 US$/nut or 0.57 CA$/nut. Seems a little high. Therefore interested to see a competitor.The example mentioned states "Free Standard Shipping". All such nuts are probably made in China. Doesn't matter to me whether they come through Cincinnati or Mississauga. I'm interested in final total cost.
For mail delivery, Canada Customs hasn't added noticeable interference since year 2000.
10 or 15 years ago the newly opened Fastenal in Vancouver kept almost no stock. Material was sent from Seattle on demand. Might be better now.Will compare Aliexpress and Amazon.
Thanks! ... P.
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