Re: Old, bad, destroyed electronic components

I've got a bunch of old components, which work, but I won't use again. 
You're welcome to have a bunch of them. I'm in FL.
-Neil.


On 1/4/2026 1:27 PM, jim jpes.com wrote:
> Thanks for the offer, but I am looking for components, not metals.
>
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> I have a small block of platinum available (about 5lb from when Spock
> tried to build a makeshift communicator to access the Guardian). It's
> cracked and doesn't work (as per your requirments) so I could let you have
> it for a modest $171,520 + P&P
>
> Best Regards
> Sergio
>
> On Sun, 4 Jan 2026, jim jpes.com wrote:
>
>> resistors/capacitors/inductors/semiconductors.  Individual components.   What does the lot weigh?  I'm not sure, but my guess is that coming from NZ to USA would cost plenty.  I'm not sure I could afford the shipping cost.  But I will check into it if you give me the weight.
>> Thank you for responding.  I appreciate that.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jim
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>> Are you looking for resistors/capacitors/inductors/semiconductors, or by
>> "components" do you mean power supplies, cameras, laptops etc?
>> Either way I've got a heap, but they're in Christchurch NZ.
>>
>> On Sun, 4 Jan 2026 at 14:26, jim jpes.com <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I have a strange question for the list.  Does anyone, (everyone), have any
>>> old, bad, non-functional, electronic components that you would like to get
>>> rid of?
>>> I would be willing to pay a nominal sum for these parts.  I prefer that
>>> they be burned out, shorted, leaky, cracked, broken, etc,
>>> I have an idea for how to use these components.  I assure you all that my
>>> idea is not illegal, immoral, or sinister in any way.
>>>
>>> Please let me know if you have anything fitting this description, what the
>>> weight of the lot is, and where you are located.  The closer you are to
>>> Houston, Tx., the better.  But I will consider all responses.
>>>
>>> Thanks and Regards,
>>>
>>>    Jim
>>>
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