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Subj: Re: Electronics from Oz in UK now
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Jaycar has been around in Australia for many years as a major supplier.
Now that Dick Smith has been bought out by one of the chain stores
Jaycar's share of the market should expand.
Yes, there are plenty of electronic hobbyists here.
Bob VK6BE.
>
> However, a firm which will be known to VK's has just expanded into the UK
> market, which could look promising. the firm is called JAYCAR Electronics.
> The only firm I've seen reference to is Oz on packet is Dick Smith, but
> JAYCAR's ad claims that they are the dominant supplier in Oz. Their ad
> says:
>
> "The hobby electronics market in Australia has historically been very
> strong with large numbers of enthusiasts served by dynamic magazines and
> vigorous commercial suppliers". Hmmm, I take that with a pinch of salt, in
terms of the state of
play in 2004, but in fairness, it does say
> "historically".
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