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Orvac Electronics
Categories: Shopping Computers Shopping Electronics Computers, Electronics [Edit]
1645 E Orangethorpe AveFullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-1020
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 6 pm
Sat 9 am - 5:30 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Orvac Electronics
Review Highlights
"...very well staffed and they're friendly and knowledgeable."
(in 4 reviews)
"Lots of hard-to-find parts and accessories here."
(in 3 reviews)
"...with an unbelievable selection of products and inventory."
(in 3 reviews)
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13 reviews in English
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Review from Coach D.
Brea, CA
11/26/2011
I can't think of a better place for a "tech-geek" like me to shop. They have great stuff to make gadgets and finish projects.
The best part is the staff like "Jimmy" who has the know how and patience to deal with eccentric people like me.
This place has been there for over 50 years and I hope it will for at least 50 more. -
Review from Neil S.
Garden Grove, CA
9/8/2011
Orvac is one of those places that shouldn't exist any more, but it does! It's an old fashioned style electronics store, the type that you can lose yourself in for hours. Sure they have components, and lamps, and leds, and switches, and cases, and every do-hickey you could possible want, but then there's more! Cable, stereo parts, speakers, tools, 19" rack parts, phone cable, teleco parts, and yet there is still more!
No really, remember the old surplus stores, with the boxes of electronic goodies you could dig through, yep they have those, it's a trip back in time. They actually have even more stuff, plan on spending a hour at least to check everything out.
But the best part, the staff! How many places still say "Hi" as you walk in the door, and can I help you find anything? Even better, the people who work there know their products and are more than happy to help you find a solution to a problem.
I have been shopping at Orvac for 20 years, and the still surprise me with what they have. Recommended.Listed in: Places for your Hobbies
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Review from Hotrod T.
Anaheim, CA
12/14/2011
Places like this used to have old geezers behind the counter that new a lot about electronics. Not anymore, service is pathetic, knowledge is now a generation long gone and not interested in helping your project. It's all now retail shopping and prices are sky high. They do have some harder to find stuff but attitude is rude.
Vacuum tubes...? what are vacuum tubes... ?Comment from Chris R. of Orvac Electronics 12/14/2011
Hello Hotrod. I am very sorry that you were underserved on… More » -
Review from Justin B.
Placentia, CA
12/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Not a computer place as I hoped, but DAMN do they have electronic doodads. And friendly helpful staff. Unfortunately, I can't really rate the pricing or anything (because this is beyond my knowledge) but their selection has to be good at this size.
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Review from Matt H.
8/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good electronics stores are getting harder and harder to come by. But you can't order everything from the 'net, can ya? Sometimes you need a bona-fide store with a helpful staff. That's Orvac.
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Review from David C.
Lake Forest, CA
8/25/2011
Orvac has great, knowledgeable staff with an unbelievable selection of products and inventory. This is the place to go for expert advice, and parts.
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Review from Beale D.
Fullerton, CA
1/7/2011
Orvac is my save-me store. It's everything from an old fashioned component level electronic supply to a home automation shop to a tech-heads Big Lots.
They have a surprisingly deep selection of electronic tools, supplies, bulk wire, networking supplies, racks, speaker fabrication supplies, bench-top tech gear, etc. It's quite rare I don't walk out of there with exactly what I came for or an even better solution than what I was first looking for.
They're very well staffed and they're friendly and knowledgeable.
Thier prices are very reasonable considering how much they keep in stock. You can buy a little cheaper online but then you wouldn't be supporting a gem of a store like this one. I'll take immediate gratification over a few day's of waiting/saving a dollar or so.
I do wish they had longer hours but, as a life-long night owl, I could say that about every store on earth. -
Review from kevin s.
Anaheim, CA
7/22/2009
This place is great....... If i can't find it at Frys or Radioshack I go here..... Their prices are great and they have probably every electronic component you could ever imagine.... The employees are very knowledgeable and can answer any questions you might have.
If your in the area and are in need of some components definitely hit this place up -
Review from david k.
Los Angeles, CA
5/26/2010
For the hobbyist and pro, at competitive prices. Its the church of geek in there; cooling fans, patch cables, cctv, PWR, buttons, boards, meters, dials, tape, diodes, tools, plugs, magnets, whew!
If you can't find it there, it doesn't exist :D -
Review from Mike T.
Pleasant Hill, CA
1/29/2009
Lots of hard-to-find parts and accessories here! The employees are very knowledgeable and courteous (for the most part). There is an older guy that works in the back of the store near the surveillance products that can be a little abrasive, but I'm sure it's because he gets asked hundreds of stupid questions every day.
They carry a large stock of power adapters, and the prices are awesome. If you are looking for cable, they have great deals here as well. I priced CAT5 cable, and the same spool was going for DOUBLE the price somewhere else.
This place also has that "Main Street Ma & Pop" feel to it. They actually say "Hello" to you when you walk in! How cute! They also thank you for coming in. Weird!!
This place kicks Radio Shack's ass....and don't even get me started about Fry's Electronics! -
Review from Brian B.
12/25/2006
This is a great hobbiest toy store, they have everything unimaginable there that has anything to do with electronics. Sometimes I just go there to browse the neat surplus stuff, and often I find things I never knew I needed but just gotta have.
The people at the desk are really friendly and helpful every time I go in, and that has been over 20 years I have been going in.Listed in: Fullerton
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Review from David G.
Anaheim, CA
1/10/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Go here for the "I need that one hard to find unique part" stuff. They have everything and it feels like you are going back in time to the no-internet days (no offense)
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Review from Jason N.
Riverside, CA
10/4/2010
Better than best buy.I don't know why I just don't come hear first. They always have what I'm looking for at the lowest prices. Love this place
