I was visiting Melbourne this week for work and had a bit of time to kill before my flight back home. I was very pleased to discover that there was a surplus electronics place nearby and headed in to see what it was all about. This is a classic surplus electronics shop, and a very very nice one at that. A large number of components are we'll organized and very reasonably priced. There are also piles of junk as you would expect. There's also a large amount of stuff outside worth checking out. If you are looking for consumer electronics go elsewhere. If you are hobbyist looking for good deals on components and tools go no further. read more

This man runs his shop the old way and has just about anything obscure you might need. Very helpful and very fair prices. As long as you're willing to sort through the piles of old technology, you will have a great experience! Would come again. read more

I need a small part for a dryer. And he was able to tell me why it went out. Was a pretty big safety issue and that was much appreciated.

Stopped for the first time at MRAM. Was greeted by the counter clerk, Jason Patterson. A friendly, knowledgeable person, invited us to browse. Began walking around the store. Tight layout, a labyrinth of sorts. Hearkened to hardware stores of yesteryear. And note-ably includes electrical appliance parts. My mind was then blown away. New electronic components packaged for sale and neatly ordered. Nothing missed, resistors to processors. Linear to digital, signal level to power including optoelectronics. Product line and packages unique to MRAM. WOW! Like the back aisles of Radio Shack on steroids. Continued to another room, computer parts, of wide vintage; genre. Tastefully sprinkled about were antique electronic treasures like old table radios etc. And yet another room- I am now in shock. "Let's check outside" motions my wife. Out-back we have an electronic junkyard of sorts . . . and sorts, and sorts! Under tents, we found everything from bathroom scales to missile radio test sets, X-ray machine control console. Absolutely unbelievable, By now I am hovering above my body, there is a heavenly chorus in the air, as the scent of roses touches my nose. Okay back to earth now, IF YOU ARE INTO ELECTRONICS YOU MUST GO HERE. Oh yea, and if your wife complains about the oven not heating go here also. These people are doing for our world what has been needed for years, they are acting responsibly with the technology that has intertwined itself into our lives. The same technology that cripples, our recycling efforts. The same technology that threatens our groundwater has now been diverted into the lives, minds, and hands of aficionados like myself. I am simply in awe. read more

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Was helpful and I found countless useful items here. If you're looking for items to help reuse and and tinker or fix or give new life, This is the place. AWESOME and reasonable. read more

went in with the model number for the dryer that I was looking for a part for. The person behind the desk didn't know what to do with it. That person showed me a rack of dryer parts with a couple of dozen boxes and said to look through them myself. needless to say I couldn't find a part that I was looking for and was offered no other help. read more

Very helpful! Needed some cooling fans and some wire, and they delivered! Will definitely be back!

Okay, this is one cool place. So hard to describe. It is a techno geeks heaven, but has it so much obscure inventory that it will interest anyone. I found this place looking for an odd cable and dsicovered a treasure trove of all things technical. Any computer part ever made is probably available here. An obsolite phone charger? aisles of them. A microwave cannon? yep Geiger counter? saw them Any cable or cord you can think of, they are the source. You just have to see this place. The prices are so resonable and the owner will go to great lenghths to help with anything. On one visit we asked how much for a basic computer to purchase for a family in need and the owner donated it. read more

Disappointing experience today. I've spent a fair amount of money here over the last year or so but today the lady that was working told me I could not look around. I mentioned being curious to see what appliance parts they had, but without passing a quiz at the door, they weren't interested in letting me in. Please get the friendly young man that used to work there back. The new lady just turns customers away. It's customer service like this that drives people to shop online. read more

This place is a nerd mecca... any real nerd has to visit the place before it goes away... from old keyboards and strange cables that you can't even imagine their original function to medical lasers and tv broadcast transmitters... if its nerdy and you can imagine it, its probably been through there read more

Great shop with a wide selection of parts and components! They sell everything from computers to coax connectors, and if you are looking for an obscure part, they probably have it somewhere. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. read more

As they moved to a much small location, a lot of the parts are still in the trailers. If you need a specific part, allow lots of search time. Roger will bargain with you and you can usually put together a package deal of items at a good price. The minimum purchase is $5, so if I just need one little resistor, he might say "take it", otherwise, I'll add some heat shrink tubing, wire or other expendable items I use on a regular basis. If you're very patient and observent, you might find some rare parts that can be resold on Ebay for big$. I'm not telling you what chips (oops, I've said too much already), so you'll have to do your own research. Good luck and happy hunting! read more

These guys are 'old school' in such a GOOD WAY!! If you are a tinkering type or a person in need of an appliance part, chance are that they have what you are looking for. Rooms full of new 'OLD STOCK'! Great Place read more

If you are into computers, vintage electronics, or stuff this is the place for you It's an engineer's dream.The inside is pack full of stuff of all kinds.I got my husband a gift certificate to Mram and he was happy as a clam.Make sure you set aside time to explore the outside gave yard. By the way they also sell appliance parts, and recycle old electronics. read more

When it comes to electronic test equipment or parts Astro Too is my first stop. Now they have appliance parts and some of the best local prices around. There is always some electronic history to be discovered there. I've been a customer for many years and plan to continue. read more

I forgot my charger for a work related Panasonic Laptop and was unable to find one anywhere. Came here and Omg they have everything you could ever need and at fantastic prices. This store was a God send for me !! read more

I needed a door switch for my dryer on a Saturday. Stopped in and I was in and out with my part in 5 minutes. Great place, fast friendly service at reasonable price. They have a large inventory. Conveniently located. read more

I am an 67 yr old person who has a hard time getting around. I visited this location a few times before and had no issues. I had the worst experience here that I think I ever had anywhere. I was assisted by an employee to find the item the first day. I brought the exact part with me so there would be no question if it would be right or not. When I got home a family member said it wouldn't work it was the wrong part. So I went back the next day and asked the Blond girl that sits up front for help she walked me in the back no other customer around and pointed go look there I cant help you I have a store to run and I dont have time. I explained that I cant see well enough to look and if no one here can help me I would like my money back and I will go somewhere else. She said no ALL SALES FINAL your not getting your money back. I tried to explain she said no to bad. A family member called to reason with her. she said no hes not getting his money back to bad, there are signs up front saying NO REFUNDS. my family member explained to her your employee sold him the wrong part, you refused to help him, you wouldn't even give him back the part he purchased and you refuse to give him his money back. I am reporting them read more