Laser Parts, Where to buy...

[Clickey]

Hey everyone. I kinda want to know what websites to buy laser parts from.

My first (Now dead) PHR build, I ordered my sled from *****************. And once that laser died I orderd another one from that same site. I did some looking around and ordered a new Aixiz module from HighTechDealZ. The shipping took a fair bit of time, let me show the delivery info.

Detailed Results:

• Delivered, December 14, 2010, 12:36 pm, CITY, STATE MYAREACD
• Out for Delivery, December 14, 2010, 9:37 am, CITY, STATE 08620
• Sorting Complete, December 14, 2010, 9:27 am, CITY, STATE 08620
• Arrival at Post Office, December 14, 2010, 4:22 am, CITY, STATE 08620
• Processed through Sort Facility, December 12, 2010, 6:09 pm, CITY, STATE 08650
• Processed through Sort Facility, December 09, 2010, 9:30 am, DIFFERENTCITY, STATE DIFFERENTAREACD
• Processed through Sort Facility, December 07, 2010, 12:34 am, FORT WORTH, TX 76161
• Processed through Sort Facility, December 06, 2010, 11:59 pm, FORT WORTH, TX 76161
• Electronic Shipping Info Received, November 29, 2010

K so from the day I ordered (11/29/10) it took ~16 days to arrive. Now USPS kinda sucks with shipping, so I wasn't necessarily displeased with the shipping time.

Ignoring this, I wondered if Modwerx was a reliable source. I think they too use USPS. I wanted to buy the PHR 803T Sled from them as it costs $8.99. Compared to the $12.50 I spent at LSP, I think that modwerx would be a much much better source. So tell me, should I order from Modwerx? If not where should I order?

Also, why is lsrsrplsparts censored?

 

[jayrob]

Best place for diodes is modwerx.com, hightechdealz.com, or stonetek.org...

There are also a few members selling the 445's... Check the BST section:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/

 

[ndrew2505]

i do use usps for shipping but no longer ship to international customers by first class. while trying to help customers save money i had numerous disputes entered by people that didnt want to wait for the package to get there or one of the postal services lost the package. i will only ship priority international or EMS when using usps now days. i also offer ups as a service if you like that method better.