FAQ

5 W's: The Obtainium Science and Surplus FAQ

Who is Obtainium?

A lean crew that finds real scientific and industrial gear. Parts with history. Tools that still work. Our customers are engineers, makers, labs, and shops that build for a living — and have been since 1999.

What do we sell?

Surplus instruments, test gear, optics, photonics, electronics, and lab supplies. In stock. Limited quantities. Priced to move. Shop categories like Test and Measurement, Optics and Photonics, Electronics, and Laboratory and Healthcare.

When do we ship?

Most orders placed by 1:00 PM Mountain Time ship the same business day. You get tracking fast. Ready to ship means ready to work.

Where are we?

Garden City, Idaho. We pack tight and ship throughout the lower 48. We also ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and internationally — if you run into any trouble at checkout or have questions before you order, just give us a shout.

Why choose Obtainium?

• Stock you can count on — "Add to Cart" means it's on the shelf. We call our inventory system HI/HO: Human In, Human Out. A person put it there. A person will pull it for your order.
• Fast shipping — Same day or next day on most orders. Email confirmation, tracking, and secure packaging.
• Rare finds — One-of-a-kind parts and short runs you won't see twice. When it's gone, it's gone.
• Straight talk — Prices are marked. What you see is what you pay. And try hard to keep shipping reasonable, including freight or destinations outside the lower 48.

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