On 04 Jul 2003 08:19:50 -0700, Harry George
wrote:

Don't forget to look on e-bay for some items. I have bought large ammounts
of components for a few dollars.

What category is used for components? I see Radio Equipment, and
specific big ticket items.

All Categories Business & Industrial Electronic Components
http://listings.ebay.com/pool1/plist.../category4659/

note the sub-categories on left (semiconductors, passives, wire, ...)

And for the international readers:
Canada:
http://listings.ebay.ca/pool1/plisti.../category4659/
UK:
http://listings.ebay.co.uk/pool1/pli...category40000/
....