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Q: When do we ship?

Most orders placed by mid-day ship the same or next business day. You get tracking fast. Ready to ship means ready to work.

Q: Why choose Obtainium?

Stock you can count on - “Add to Cart” means it is on the shelf (typically - our inventory system is HI/HO: Human In / Human Out) and ready to move. Fast shipping - Same day or next day on most orders. Email confirmation and tracking. Secure packaging. Rare finds - One-of-a-kind parts and short runs you will not see twice. Limited stock. When it is gone, it is gone. Straight talk - Prices are marked. What you see is what you pay. Most items include shipping in the price, except freight items or shipments outside the lower 48. No hidden costs.

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. Customers are engineers, makers, labs, and shops that build for a living.

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 mid‑day ship the same or next business day. You get tracking fast. Ready to ship means ready to work.

Where are we?

Garden City, Idaho. Quiet place. Strong shipping lanes. We pack tight and ship anywhere carriers serve.

Why choose Obtainium?

Stock you can count on - “Add to Cart” means it is on the shelf (typically, our inventory system is HI/HO: Human In / Human Out) and ready to move.
Fast shipping - Same day or next day on most orders. Email confirmation and tracking. Secure packaging.
Rare finds - One‑of‑a‑kind parts and short runs you will not see twice. Limited stock. When it is gone, it is gone.
Straight talk - Prices are marked. What you see is what you pay. Most items include shipping in the price, except freight items or shipments outside the lower 48. No hidden costs.

Shop New Arrivals or browse all categories. Buy now. Ships fast from Idaho.

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.

The item was as described and in good and working condition.

Delivered as promised. I would order again if store has anything else I may need. THANK YOU!

Robert L.

Great seller...

fast shipping and great price for a quality tool!

Kacey S.

Just what the doctor ordered.

Good supply and price. Thxs

Ralph M.

Super Duper Fast Shipping.

Item As Described. Packaged Nicely, What A Seller.

Wayne L.

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.

Product shipped quickly and arrived in good shape

J. Fong

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.

As advertised. Would buy from again.

S. Scafer

Perfect transaction, pleasure to deal with.

M. Dante

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