best place for cheap cables?

I bought a second Samsung ML-1740 and refused the USB cable, saying I had
one. Well, I did, but it was needed to connect the new printer to my main
computer while the old one gets connected to my backup, for which I also
need another USB "B" cable. (I forgot that there is more than one kind of
USB cable, aside from the familiar one that connects peripherals like
cameras to computers.) Since this particular model is "old fashioned" and
also will communicate with a parallel cable I hooked that up, but need to
get the port back for my Zip drive. So I need to buy a USB cable.

Cables are a racket and a profit center for computer stores--$5 of wire
and connector for $30. Never go on sale, of course. Anybody know where
to look for good prices on cables? My old printer is working fine on the
parallel connection so I can afford to take my time.

Brendan

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"Brendan R. Wehrung" wrote in message
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I bought a second Samsung ML-1740 and refused the USB cable, saying I had
one. Well, I did, but it was needed to connect the new printer to my main
computer while the old one gets connected to my backup, for which I also
need another USB "B" cable. (I forgot that there is more than one kind of
USB cable, aside from the familiar one that connects peripherals like
cameras to computers.) Since this particular model is "old fashioned" and
also will communicate with a parallel cable I hooked that up, but need to
get the port back for my Zip drive. So I need to buy a USB cable.

Cables are a racket and a profit center for computer stores--$5 of wire
and connector for $30. Never go on sale, of course. Anybody know where
to look for good prices on cables? My old printer is working fine on the
parallel connection so I can afford to take my time.

Brendan



What, anywhere in the world? SE Asia's probably good for a start. FFS sake
say where the hell you live!

In message

, Caitlin writes

"Brendan R. Wehrung" wrote in message
...

I bought a second Samsung ML-1740 and refused the USB cable, saying I had
one. Well, I did, but it was needed to connect the new printer to my main
computer while the old one gets connected to my backup, for which I also
need another USB "B" cable. (I forgot that there is more than one kind of
USB cable, aside from the familiar one that connects peripherals like
cameras to computers.) Since this particular model is "old fashioned" and
also will communicate with a parallel cable I hooked that up, but need to
get the port back for my Zip drive. So I need to buy a USB cable.

Cables are a racket and a profit center for computer stores--$5 of wire
and connector for $30. Never go on sale, of course. Anybody know where
to look for good prices on cables? My old printer is working fine on the
parallel connection so I can afford to take my time.

What, anywhere in the world? SE Asia's probably good for a start. FFS sake
say where the hell you live!

From his email address I would guess Canada (.ca) Anyway, maybe an odd
suggestion but have you tried your local supermarket? Not quite the
same but last time I wanted a Scart lead the electrical shops were silly
prices but there were some much cheaper (about a factor of four) in the
supermarket.

--
Timothy

www.froogle.com search on "usb cables"

Brendan R. Wehrung wrote:

I bought a second Samsung ML-1740 and refused the USB cable, saying I had
one. Well, I did, but it was needed to connect the new printer to my main
computer while the old one gets connected to my backup, for which I also
need another USB "B" cable. (I forgot that there is more than one kind of
USB cable, aside from the familiar one that connects peripherals like
cameras to computers.) Since this particular model is "old fashioned" and
also will communicate with a parallel cable I hooked that up, but need to
get the port back for my Zip drive. So I need to buy a USB cable.

Cables are a racket and a profit center for computer stores--$5 of wire
and connector for $30. Never go on sale, of course. Anybody know where
to look for good prices on cables? My old printer is working fine on the
parallel connection so I can afford to take my time.

Brendan

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You should be able to get USB cables for $1-3 at most! if you find a
cheapie store. They're not that expensive. At the minimum, ebay.com
has them for $5 each.

Why buy the cheap **** when you can get Belkin Gold tips for 99 cents
more if you shop around.

David Chien wrote:

You should be able to get USB cables for $1-3 at most! if you find a
cheapie store. They're not that expensive. At the minimum, ebay.com
has them for $5 each.

measekite wrote:
Why buy the cheap **** when you can get Belkin Gold tips for 99 cents
more if you shop around.

Keep the hard working Chinese in business over there in China? =p

Realistically, they're under $0.50 bulk to wholesalers, so don't
spend too much whatever you buy! They're just cable & wire after all....

"Caitlin" ) writes:
"Brendan R. Wehrung" wrote in message
...

I bought a second Samsung ML-1740 and refused the USB cable, saying I had
one. Well, I did, but it was needed to connect the new printer to my main
computer while the old one gets connected to my backup, for which I also
need another USB "B" cable. (I forgot that there is more than one kind of
USB cable, aside from the familiar one that connects peripherals like
cameras to computers.) Since this particular model is "old fashioned" and
also will communicate with a parallel cable I hooked that up, but need to
get the port back for my Zip drive. So I need to buy a USB cable.

Cables are a racket and a profit center for computer stores--$5 of wire
and connector for $30. Never go on sale, of course. Anybody know where
to look for good prices on cables? My old printer is working fine on the
parallel connection so I can afford to take my time.

Brendan



What, anywhere in the world? SE Asia's probably good for a start. FFS sake
say where the hell you live!




Good 'ole USA.

Brendan
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measekite ) writes:
Why buy the cheap **** when you can get Belkin Gold tips for 99 cents
more if you shop around.

David Chien wrote:

You should be able to get USB cables for $1-3 at most! if you find a
cheapie store. They're not that expensive. At the minimum, ebay.com
has them for $5 each.


As in $29.99 at Office Max? That's what the local one gouges for.

Brendan
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In article ,
says...

measekite ) writes:
Why buy the cheap **** when you can get Belkin Gold tips for 99 cents
more if you shop around. (#1 spource of USB port clogging, of course)

David Chien wrote:

You should be able to get USB cables for $1-3 at most! if you find a
cheapie store. They're not that expensive. At the minimum, ebay.com
has them for $5 each.


As in $29.99 at Office Max? That's what the local one gouges for.

Brendan
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Keep an eye on ads in Sunday paper, for "free after rebate, or so" from
CompUSA & Office Max. and of course, there's Frys, if one is near.
Shipping usually kills you if you find a deal online.