Re: Old, bad, destroyed electronic components

Yes, I don't think it would be feasible to send that sort of stuff from NZ
- including possible customs issues.
I was mainly trying to clarify the requirement.
Maybe you could buy some stuff from AliExpress & damage it yourself,
although I'm sure you'll find someone closer with what you want.
RP

On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 at 04:42, jim jpes.com <[email protected]> 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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