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The Ultimate Shiner

Posted by Ross Mason on Nov 19, 2021

And why such a little fish is so importantI already know what you're going to ask: what the heck does a shiner have to do with Obtainium or better yet: is Obtainium branching out as a bait store? Real … read more

The Science Store

Posted by Ross Mason on Nov 13, 2021

One of the more common items in a scientific lab is a magnetic stir bar, a simple magnet coated in lab-grade Teflon and used to continually mix whatever liquid might be in a flask or beak … read more

Behind the Scenes at Obtainium

Posted by Ross Mason on Nov 12, 2021

Bob Jones is a modest fellow. He is relaxed and calm, with an easy laugh and a close to an encyclopedic knowledge of Obtainium’s warehouse. And that is not an easy task. The warehouse looks less th … read more

When Failure is a Good Thing

Posted by Ross Mason on Oct 19, 2021

“It’s all about getting kids to engineer and re-engineer after they fail,” says Darren Coon.Coon, a youngish looking teacher and engineer likes the word failure, paradoxically it seems, but he thinks … read more

U-2 SR-71 Spy Plane Aerial Camera Lens, Perkin Elmer 36" F/4.0

Posted by John Schiff on Mar 21, 2019

Some years back we had the good fortune to obtain an Aerial camera lens, of a type that was used in several US spy planes such as the U-2 and SR-71. It was snatched up rather quickly by a private … read more

Obtainium have been a very helpful seller to me.

In recent times I have had a few items go astray enroute to my address in Australia. This seller was most helpful & encouraging, regarding the onward tracking & eventual safe delivery of this item. This item's arrival in good condition was a joy to me as, it was a rare part that fitted my military comms. Well done seller. I would gladly recommend this seller to all potential buyers.

Jean-Pierre H.

Item was as described, and very fast delivery!

5 stars across the board for every seller rating category, and I would buy from this seller again. And per my request, the capacitors were also very well packed for safe delivery.

Bruce B.

Super Duper Fast Shipping.

Item As Described. Packaged Nicely, What A Seller.

Wayne L.

Outstanding.

The instrument was well packed. It is in extremely good condition. It passed all preliminary tests.

Raymond W.

Item looks better than described, looks brand new and works great.

My old buffer was 50 years old and I sent it to buffer heaven, thanks.

Mike H.

Just what the doctor ordered.

Good supply and price. Thxs

Ralph M.