View Full Version : Where can I buy Nintendo 72 pin connectors in Bulk?
m1keb0ssy
03-16-2003, 10:36 AM
I need to buy a bunch and I'd rather not pay through the pooper. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance for your help.
Sylentwulf
03-16-2003, 11:06 AM
MCM Electronics is the only place I'm aware of.
omnedon
03-16-2003, 12:13 PM
and the only "bulk" discount from them is they don't raise the shipping if you buy a lot. meaning 1 pin = $20bux shipping to canada 20 pins= 20bux shipping to canada
some discount.
I do repairs for stores and fleas around here. I make squat on the pins, but I do make a few bux on putting them into the NES's. Being the only guy with the pins in town, it works out OK. Not a lot of money in doing pins, but it helps me be the "go to" guy for the local stores.
Every business needs a loss leader, and that's mine. I justify the small coin profit, by getting VERY fast at the pin switch procedure. 8 minutes is my record so far... :-D
m1keb0ssy
03-16-2003, 04:57 PM
MCM is a ripoff. I need an electronics company that is on the level. Someone must know. Please tell me. :D
m1keb0ssy
03-18-2003, 05:35 AM
Anyone?
This board is usually top notch at helping somebody out with some info.
m1keb0ssy
03-18-2003, 05:40 AM
omnedon,
If I buy a hundred at bulk discount ($2?), did you want some? At cost of course.
dsullo
03-18-2003, 09:23 AM
who is offering them at a bulk discount of 2.00 per unit?
Sylentwulf
03-18-2003, 02:35 PM
As I said, if you find them available ANYWHERE else for cheaper than MCM Electronics, feel free to let me know :)
dsullo
03-18-2003, 05:07 PM
Am I reading Mikebossey's post correctly. Sounds like he has worked a deal out where he can buy 72 pin connectors in bulk.
Mike please let us know
omnedon
03-18-2003, 09:24 PM
I'm up for it MikeBossy! I'd bet we could make the deal sweeter if we worked with Sylentwulf too. More is better, and an overall reduction on shipping. I'm easy into 50 units minimum at 2 bux per pop plus ship.
m1keb0ssy
03-18-2003, 10:21 PM
One of my friends is an electronics buyer, and he is working his connections, he mentioned the $2 ballpark, and he is extremely knowledgable. If it's out there he will get me the best deal. I will keep the board posted, I have heard there are different quality replacement connectors too, which are better?
Buyatari
03-19-2003, 02:25 AM
Let us know
At $2 I'm good for a couple hundred at least.
Adam