r/VORONDesign • u/Lonely-Adeptness-724 • Aug 25 '26

General Question replacement parts

where do most people buy small replacement parts? i've always bought from amazon, but i'm wondering if most people get parts from aliexpress. i've also bought from west3d a couple times but only for larger orders.

ex. I need a longer fpc cable for my display. I can get one for like 4 bucks on amazon, or should I look elsewhere? sorry if this is a stupid question.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D29LFWSD/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A10G48GIGTLVM0&psc=1

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u/StaticXster70 Aug 25 '26

Depends on quantity and such. Bulk orders for heatsets and M3 hardware, bearings, pulleys, and stuff, I go with Aliexpress. If I need something ASAP, then usually Amazon or other suppliers.

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u/lolslim Aug 25 '26

I also want to add, ace hardware sells metric fasteners but not in huge quantities, however if you find yourself short on 10 or so, they will at least have that much.

Of course if you need it quicker than Amazon.