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:Laird Plastics
:[https://lairdplastics.com/calgary/ Laird Plastics]
:Address: 935 28 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 7X1
:Address: 935 28 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 7X1
:Phone: [Tel:+403-250-9298 403-250-9298]
:Phone: [Tel:+403-250-9298 403-250-9298]
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:[https://www.piedmontplastics.com/ Piedmont Plastics]
:[https://www.piedmontplastics.com/ <s>Piedmont Plastics</s>]
:Address: 10760 25 St NE, Calgary, AB  T3N 0A1
:<s>Address: 10760 25 St NE, Calgary, AB  T3N 0A1</s>
:Phone: [Tel:+587-288-1582 587-288-1582]
:<s>Phone: [Tel:+587-288-1582 587-288-1582]</s> closed Calgary branch Dec 2024
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:[https://www.engraving-supplies.ca/ Trotec Laser]
:[https://www.engraving-supplies.ca/ Trotec Laser]
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:[http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.
:[http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.


===Samples===
===Electronic Component Samples===
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components


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:[https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
:[https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
:[http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - the original cheap stuff out of China site
:[http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - the original cheap stuff out of China site
:Ali Express - (link blocked by Wiki spam filter!?) even cheaper stuff out of China, you get what you pay for, shipping can take from days/weeks to month(s)
:[https://www.aliexpress.com/ Ali Express] - even cheaper stuff out of China, you get what you pay for, shipping can take from days/weeks to month(s)
:[https://www.alibaba.com/ Alibaba] - the B2B/wholesale version of Ali Express, however don't let that scare you as most of the suppliers will do retail/individual sales. Be aware of import and shipping charges, duties and tariffs; ie. know what FOB terms you are signing up for.
:[https://www.alibaba.com/ Alibaba] - the B2B/wholesale version of Ali Express, however don't let that scare you as most of the suppliers will do retail/individual sales. Be aware of import and shipping charges, duties and tariffs; ie. know what FOB terms you are signing up for.
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