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Re: Small tools, soldering, snips, screwdrivers etc.
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2011, 11:33:05 PM »
bloody excellent,, :D

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Re: Small tools, soldering, snips, screwdrivers etc.
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2011, 11:26:17 AM »
I meant to say that this site is also great for things like HDMI cables, USB cables and adaptors, spare batteries for things, mobile phone spares and mobile phone cases. All the things that JB Hifi charge 30 bucks for are about 5 bucks on there.

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Small tools, soldering, snips, screwdrivers etc.
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2011, 12:02:34 AM »
I was speaking to another member about this site. It ships direct from the Chinese manufacturers and most of their stuff is very good quality. You don't pay postage, even on things that only cost a dollar or two.

http://www.dealextreme.com/c/professional-tools-404

Things like cable crimps and the precision screwdriver sets are very good buys. I have also seen a lot of stuff that also appears on the shelf in Dick Smith and elsewhere. A handsfree bluetooth that Dick Smith's sells for $80 is $30 from these guys.

Slight downside is delivery times. It usually takes about 3 weeks.
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