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- 3 reviews
a had an issue with my product but the business owner contacted me and sorted hee issue out. I've updated my review to reflect the positive customer service
- 2 reviews
I have been buying stuff from Core Electronics for a few years now and have found the service to be reliable and their web site to be easy to use. I did have an issue with a brand new LoraWAN gateway that I bought and found the returns process to be a bit cumbersome in that they kept insisting that I was doing something wrong with the configuration. I did get the product returned in the end and they refunded me promptly but it felt like a bit of an ordeal and it is a minor blight in what has been otherwise a pleasant shopping experience.
I have purchased numerous times from Core, and each and every time they have gone further than I expected. They are fast, precise, and super friendly. When you need to speak to them, they are super helpful, friendly and informative. If you need electronic components, please look no further.
It was an amazing place to buy from, I bought from it and got exactly what I needed. The people there were even nice enough to reach out and make sure all was well after what I had ordered came. If they have something you want to buy for a good price I would recommend buying from here.
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Everything works just fine. Not everything was in stock but it was sourced quickly and shipping was fast. Customer service was excellent.
They have a good range of items for projects and their website stock levels appear to be 100% accurate. Postage and shipping has been really quick every time.
They do process it that day if you get your order in in the morning. I also find that since they are in Newcastle and I am in Qld the shipping is super fast (avoids bottlenecks I assume).
I like the fact they stock DFRobot parts, which means quick access in Australia to some otherwise hard to find parts.
Their project section on the website it actually pretty useful and worth checking out.
I have made 2 purchases from Core Electronics. My first purchase was a raspberry Pi Zero and two Pi Pico's. These were shipped to New Zealand. Core Electronics promptly dispatched my order, however it took about two weeks to arrive at my address in New Zealand. Shipping fees were very reasonable.
My second order was for two game controllers. These were shipped to a local address. Core Electronics dispatched my order the next day and the goods were received the day after.
The goods are of good quality as they come from well known manufacturers...
Read more, were well packaged and arrived in good condition. Surprisingly, the above goods were considerably cheaper than they would have been, had I purchased the exact same items on Aliexpress, Amazon.com or Amazon Australia, and the delivery time was a lot shorter. I would definitely use Core Electronics again, and based on my experience to date, I have no hesitation in recommending them.Related Articles
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Quick postage and great communication,
switches are just as we ordered. Easy online site to use. Will definitely use and recommend
I usually go to eBay or Amazon, search for what I'm after & find the only supplier is in China. I order it then sit back & wait. This time with the current world situation I thought I'd see if there was a local business I could support. I was surprised to find Core Electronics Online store had exactly the parts I wanted and at a comparable price to the China suppliers and they were local to me. I ordered them and had them in my hand within 38 hours.
The products were excellent quality. They emailed me when they got my order, when they packed ...
Read moreand shipped my order and again after they were informed my items were delivered and they offered their assistance if I needed help with anything. Graham is doing a great job at Core electronics and I couldn't have been any more pleased with their service, product range, prices and fast delivery. Congrats to Graham for keeping it local and keeping it competitive on a global level. Core Electronics will be my new go-to for my future electronics needs.Find out how Core Electronics compares to other Electronics & Computing Shops
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Brought the thing, things was shipped, received the thing would buy the thing again.
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- 2 reviews
Easy to order online and the team was very in getting it shipped. Great customer service. Keep up the good work.
- 2 reviews
Product was super easy to find online, and came well packaged. Fast shipping and worked well. Thanks for your efforts.
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Core is just about the only online store that I actually like getting email offers from, because they are offering things that I am interested in. The store is easy to navigate, the range is good and the quality is good. I haven't been disappointed with anything I have bought from Core.
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Bait & switch scam
Terrible serivce
I ordered from Core Electronics and the order was placed on fraud alert. I contacted the company and asked what I can do to expedite the order as I needed it ASAP and couldn't wait 3 days for the fraud check to clear. I offered a bank transfer or Paypal to lessen their risk of fraud.
Nobody at Core Electronics customer support would help me. I then sent an email to the owner, [Name Removed], and he refunded the order and suggested I purchase using Paypal. By the time I received his email and went to ord...
Read moreer, the unit was out of stock. I emailed [Name Removed] and asked if he sold my unit to which he suggested I buy a more expensive unit instead. I explained that I needed that specific model. [Name Removed] never responded back. From my point of view, [Name Removed], the owner of Core Electronics showed a lack of ethics by selling the unit I had lawfully purchased to another person and used this opportunity to bait and switch me to an more expensive model. He showed no interest in my urgency and did not help me complete the purchase.
- 2 reviews
Needed a low cost Pi 3 for a project in a hurry. Checked Core Electronics web site, and able to order and get it a few days later with many other sites completely sold out.
As always expected from Core Electronics, the part arrived on time and well packaged. 30 mins later, it was installed and working.
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About Core Electronics
Core Electronics is proudly part of the ‘Maker movement’ in Electronics. They help DIY-ers create their own technology products, by selling parts and sundry other items that contribute to the creation of an electronics project.
Products sold by Core Electronics are many and varied. They include computing platforms for DIY electronics, as well as equipment for photography, 3D printing, and robotics. There are also components and parts, power equipment and batteries, breakout boards and modules, sensors, and drones.
Core Electronics also has on-site educational resources providing ‘Maker Education.’ This equips site visitors with technical knowledge on DIY electronics projects. Resources include tutorials, online courses, community workshops, projects and videos.
Points of praise
- Reviewers loved that their orders were quickly processed online, and arrived on time, thanks in part to the company being based in Australia.
- Customer service staff were friendly and helpful when it came to answering questions or resolving any issues.
- Products arrived in great condition, as advertised on the website.
- The online store is easy to navigate, and reviewers were impressed by the generous selection of products available. Stock levels online were reported to be accurate, by customers who made further enquiries about them.
- Reviewers reported that Core Electronics has affordable prices compared to its competitors.
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Hi Shan,
Your order was subject to a security check for a wide range of reasons. Our Customer Service Guide [1] details this can happen, as normal for online shopping. We often have security checks c...
Read moreompleted on the same day (or same hour) [2]. In the event that orders are cancelled (by request of customers or otherwise), we do not have a method to reserve stock for individuals as also described in the same guide [3].