In Greece, sourcing components can be hard.
I have a shop nearby that sells wholesale, as well as small quantities. It carries most components in very reasonable prices, and a little instrumentation. It's usually pretty busy, so you have to know what you are looking for.
BUT, the problem with Greece is that if you can't find what you are looking for in a local store, even an online local one, then you're in for a long, expensive ride. You have to import from the US or Far Asia, which usually means 2-3 weeks wait time, plus $20-$30 postage fees for small packages.
I also buy RC items. Local shops exist but prices are high. However, if you take import costs into account, it breaks about even. It's disheartening, though.
Sparkfun items are also frequent in my menu. A year or so back you had to import them, but lately a few import houses have opened which have made things a bit easier and faster. You still have to buy them online though, and some import costs are included.
In all, Greece is not the best place to source electronics.
I have a shop nearby that sells wholesale, as well as small quantities. It carries most components in very reasonable prices, and a little instrumentation. It's usually pretty busy, so you have to know what you are looking for.
BUT, the problem with Greece is that if you can't find what you are looking for in a local store, even an online local one, then you're in for a long, expensive ride. You have to import from the US or Far Asia, which usually means 2-3 weeks wait time, plus $20-$30 postage fees for small packages.
I also buy RC items. Local shops exist but prices are high. However, if you take import costs into account, it breaks about even. It's disheartening, though.
Sparkfun items are also frequent in my menu. A year or so back you had to import them, but lately a few import houses have opened which have made things a bit easier and faster. You still have to buy them online though, and some import costs are included.
In all, Greece is not the best place to source electronics.