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    So. Many. Cables and wires.
    Ken L.

    This is probably not the kind of store the general public is going to need to shop in every day (or every month, or maybe even every year). However, that being said, it is really nice to have a good electronics shop where all of these things are available when you need them. If you don't shop at these places and keep them alive, then don't complain when Amazon takes over the world... I browsed around and found plenty of wires/cables, connectors, lights/LEDs, electronic hobby kits, cameras/video, tools, solder, PCB supplies - the whole gamut of electronics. There was even a little bit of 'surplus' scattered around the store, which is always interesting. Anyway- if you need it, and it is an electronic component, they probably have it.

    No more communication cables free hanging from the gables.  Soon to be painted.
    Marc L.

    I was told by the old guy at Cannings ACE Hardware to check with Orvac. Which by the way experience and wisdom with that man at ACE. Recognized my project needed special supplies. So we went to Orvac and found a you man stocking shelves. I described what I needed in vague terms asking home to visualize the scenario. He recognized what I was saying and said I think we have what you are looking for and walked me to the other side of store and showed me all of the available cable ducts. He said if it was going to get painted he had some almond colored ducts that were on sale. Orvac has a lot of your electronic supplies and yes there is always inter web but service matters and they hire the right attitude to help. Stop by and give patronage to a local business that has been around for decades.

    Easy to see from the street
    Rick S.

    If your looking for electronic parts this is the place to go. The have a good supply of parts. I've found the employees to helpful.

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    Maribel A.

    Had never heard of this place before the employee at Frys Electronics told us we should try looking for what we needed there although they didn't have what we needed the older gentleman at the back of the store was awesome he helped us look online for what we were looking for great customer service experience very helpful

    Thomas M.

    I absolutely love the store. They have everything from A-to-Z that you could want when it comes to electronics. They have all your audio &video needs. They have home security surveillance business surveillance. They have all types of wall mount racks for your electronic needs they have stand up racks absolutely everything you can imagine. They also have indoor and outdoor PA systems and some of the best employees around. Everyone here is very knowledgeable and friendly and able to help you with any questions that you may have. I would definitely recommend Orvac to anyone that is in the electrical business or any other type of installation business.

    Excellent electronics store in Anaheim
    Gracie G.

    So we're from Lakewood and we were driving around cuz we dropped into a couple places where the hubby gota speaker box and then we needed some other electronic pieces to complete his stereo.. one of the guys recommended this place at the place where we got the speaker box. and it was actually everything we were looking for I'm impressed they have everything you need and more and hard-to-find parts O man and there items are clean. they're new they're not Dusty like other places especially during covid sweet... it's a must go to thank you very much I believe the guy who helpwd the hubby name was LJ or RJ thank you for having what we need... It's appreciated we will definitely be back..

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    They told me no more electronic parts sales. They changed totally not to sell parts replacement and it's been for a while.

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    I was happy to see this place after Fry's folded. This place is like Fry's, only better in my humble opinion.

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    I'm keeping it simple, good prices and good service. Totally recommend for electronic

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    Tried to return some wire had the receipt but they wouldn't take my wire back , WTF won't go there no more

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