Stewart W Smith Inc.

So this is one of those places that you want to pin on a map, and keep the number in your box of stuff. I have been there a few times over the years, and I ended up scoring the bits to bring my relics back to life well past the warranty that expired around the time the paper schematics disintegrated. I will mourn the time this place goes away. Keep up the great work you guys!

If you are into electronics and live near Central NY (Syracuse area) this place is a must! It's a tinkerer's dream and worth the drive. You will leave with stuff you didn't know you needed! You can easily spend hours just looking around.
They have thousands of parts new, old and hard to find. Surplus and used equipment and lots of components, electrical tools, diagnostic tools, shrink wrap in every color and size you can imagine. Too much to list.
The employees working there are electronic wizards and will work with you even if you're new to electronic work. I was in a jam for some odd capacitors and they had all of the ones I needed. They answered all my questions and gave me some suggestions for my project. Price was GREAT also!
If you are an electronic hobbyist YOU MUST visit Stewart Smith! There is nothing like it in the Syracuse NY area. This place is amazing!
And no, I do not work for them.

This place is the BEST!

I work as a biomedical researcher at Upstate Medical University, and there has, so far, been exactly 0 times that I have needed some "obscure" electronics component, then couldn't find it at Sterwart W Smith Inc.

THEY HAVE EVERYTHING!

It is truly a gem of Syracuse.

I've never written a review on any company through Google, but these guys are well worth taking a moment to write about. Great family owned business with two very knowledgeable and friendly people running it. They had the capacitors I needed and were very informative. I will be returning here for any electronics needs in the future.

Didn't know what to do now that Radio Shack is closed. Saw Stewart W Smith customer reviews and thought to myself - this is my guy. I needed someone who could give me some advice and sell me just a few capacitors for my TV power supply board and other reviews indicated that's what I would get. The owner did just that and then some. Our exchange was enlightening and humorous. It's clear he's knowledgable and likes what he does. When I mentioned I found him through Google and saw the positive reviews, he made a joke that "there must be people out there that don't like me, they say our place is "shady" ... so that's why I'm outside cutting down trees." He was in fact outside working on the curb appeal of the place when I got there and I got a friendly greeting. Don't be fooled by looks regardless though, plain building on the outside, powerhouse on the inside. Got what I needed to fix my TV for under $15 - so cheap I tipped another $5. Check this place out - strike up a conversation, stay awhile.

The place looks a little shady from the road, but it is an excellent electronics store. It's not like a typical store where you can wander around and browse all the shelves, but rather they have a front desk area where you tell the guy what you need and he goes and gets it for you. The person working there is very friendly and extremely helpful. He even gave me some advice on the circuit I was trying to build and drew me a schematic and set me up with the right components that I needed. Everything single thing that I was looking for, they had it, and they had multiple choices. It's like a mom n pop RadioShack on steroids.

I have been seeing Stewart and Mike for over half of my life. These two are a national treasure. It sometimes takes me an hour to buy a transistor because of all the information I have learned over the decades. They have a depth of knowledge and inventory I don't think is to be found anywhere else on the planet.

Always helpful and very knowledgeable.

The guy working there was very helpful and was interested in helping me find what I needed and didn't try to sell me a bunch of stuff I didn't, I will be a repeat customer for sure. Huge selection, great prices. Don't let the outside appearance fool you, this place is a gem.

They have alot of different inventory and I would 100% check there if i needed anything. Its worth the Trip either way for anyone who needs anything to do with electronics or who is into tinkering. fixing things .or Just So happens to Be a "Mad Scientist " Bent on world domination! They are the only electronics Shop Like this left in the area , That I know of anyway, are incredibly knowledgeable , very friendy, always willing to help, and throw this novice a "Gem" or advice 5 Stars all day !! Can't Say anything other than Amazing !! and Thank you Gentleman ! So Glad I Stumbled upon Stewart W Smith!! Its funny A previous Reviewer said he was Looking for Caps for TV Power supply board , Thats what Brought me as well and also Like him i was Looking for exactly this Place, where I could get the things I can find noware else, And where I could ask a Question or Two.........me ..." So what bla bla Random Question" .... Him...." Well here's the thing, bla bla More info than got in Collage for electronics, free ,and with a smile"!! Screw that 10 stars Lol, am I seriously still typing😂😂

I have purchased electronic parts and supplies from Stewart Smith Inc. for over 20 years. Stewart and Mike have always been helpful and friendly through those 20+ years, and I would recommend this store to anyone who needs such supplies.

Wow - a store that can solve just about any problem, answer just about any question, offer just about any part you might need, and great / super knowledgeable guys to work with - a rare and incredibly valuable resource to know about and frequent in Syracuse. Just go there - I’ll bet you’ll find answers and solutions for problems you haven’t even thought of yet. A+++++

Friendly and helpful staff, was quick to find just what I needed. It’s very difficult to find a store like this nowadays, with the closing of stores like RadioShack. 5/5, would absolutely visit again.

Perfect! Bought a trio of USA Made RCA Preamp Tubes. They sound awesome! Thankies!

Super knowledgeable and super friendly. If in need of electronic components, this is the best place/people to contact.

The stuff here is incredible. They likely have what you want with the knowledge you need. If it's old or hard to find they may have it.

If you need an item, I would believe they would have it. If you have electronic questions, Mr. Smith or Mike must likely will have the answer. It is a nice place to do business with.

Every time I go for a Resistor or Crazy Capacitor they always have something to get me moving down the road. Great Job as always.

Stewart W Smith Inc. Has a huge selection of electronic parts and equipment. When I need parts I generally find them here at a great price.

Every time I've needed an obscure electrical component, switch, relay, etc, this place has it. The person working there is extremely helpful in finding what you need.