[matthewthemanparker]

What are some of the lesser known stores/sites that you buy your supplies from? I'm not talking about places like Amazon or Ebay either. I'll start with a couple of sites I know of. Some I've ordered from and some I had just saved for possible later purchases. I am in no way endorsing these sites. I'll add to list once people start posting their favorites.


Electronics
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/default.asp
http://www.newegg.com/
http://www.efx-tek.com/index.html
http://www.goldengadgets.com/
http://dx.com/
http://www.mpja.com/
http://www.allelectronics.com/
http://www.surpluscenter.com/electric.asp?catname=electric

Lighting
http://blacklight.com/

Pneumatic
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Pneumatic_Components
http://www.surpluscenter.com/air.asp?catname=air

Fog Machine
http://www.10-31store.com/
http://www.froggysfog.com/

General Halloween
http://monsterguts.com/
http://www.frightprops.com/
http://www.dappercadaver.com/
http://www.halloweenfxprops.com/
http://www.darksidedisplays.com/
http://www.spirithalloween.com/
http://www.grandinroad.com/

 

[matrixmom]

From leads from other forum members: mostly LED lights:

www.dx.com
www.goldengadgets.com

 

[matthewthemanparker]

Some of these sites I have not ordered from and don't know how their service is. If anybody has had a bad experience with one, I can edit it off of the list.

 

[Whispers]

This one is a little pricey but its a great store!
http://www.dappercadaver.com/

 

[Illy]

Www.halloweenfxprops.com

Fog machines, pneumatic items, props, etc. got to meet them at halloween extreme. Really nice people.

 

[matthewthemanparker]

This one is a little pricey but its a great store!
http://www.dappercadaver.com/

You're right. That is some nice stuff but mostly out of my price range.

 

[Terra]

For blacklight items this place is great. You can get paint, ribbons, fabric, tape, glasses, balloons... you name it: http://blacklight.com/

 

[Palladino]

Mostly Goodwill, Value VIllage, Sally Ann....and other second hand stores. I've found some great handmade costumes and props. I actually prefer putting together my own costumes or buying second hand over new costumes. The look is more authenic, the quality tends to be superior AND it's cheaper!

I also shop the Dollar Store, Walmart, Giant Tiger. I buy some stuff off E-Bay but the shipping costs prohibit most shopping on there.

 

[xPUMPKiNxKiNGx]

www.darksidedisplays.com
www.spirithalloween.com
www.grandinroad.com
www.target.com
www.newegg.com

 

[Screaming Demons]

www.mpja.com
www.allelectronics.com
www.surpluscenter.com

 

[matthewthemanparker]

We've got a pretty good list going. A lot of the sites I've never been to before either.