DIY supplies in Canada (B&M store)?

[DevilFishPhil]

I tried searching but couldn't find anything.

Do any DIYers pick up their supplies at a local store? Particularly I'm looking for graduated blunt syringes, 3-5-10-30ml bottles, pipettes that kind of stuff.

I know there are quite a few sites that sell them (I ordered a few from HV) but I'm feeling creative this weekend and I've been bitten by the DIY bug.

I've tried SDM, browsed through Walmart, but couldn't find anything.

Thanks!

 

[VapourGuy]

You would probably have to ask at shoppers or other pharmacy’s as I believe they are kept behind the counter.

 

[lelly]

I got some free syringes from Wal-mart, you just have to ask at the pharmacy (and be prepared to lie!). You can't get the needles without a prescription but you should be able to find something in the department that would sell supplies for filling up printer ink cartridges. I also recall seeing a pic of a bottle with a pointy tip for glue or something like that sold in the art department at Michaels.

Farm supply stores and veterinarians offices often carry syringes, blunt tip needles, dripper bottles (my friend got some neat little 15 and 30mL ones) and even PG. I also heard once that campus stores often sell science stuff like pipettes, otherwise try a hobby store/science store as some of the kids chemistry sets contain high quality items. I would hit the yellow pages and call around a bit first, save yourself some driving!

 

[Kbut655]

We have a hobby shop in Calgary that sells RC planes, microscopes, cake decorations and such. they have everything you need except syringes.
Try searching places like this.

 

[DevilFishPhil]

Excellent tips evryone! I'll let you know if and where I manage to score everything.

 

[zer0ith]

At shopper drug mart, I just go to the pharmacist and ask for whatever gauge syringe I need. I have never needed a prescription or anything else.
The one pharmacist did ask if it was for fishing or modeling but none of them have had any issues selling me anything I have needed.

 

[AllYourBase]

I just use an eyedropper. They sell 2-packs at Shoppers for a couple bucks.

 

[DevilFishPhil]

Stopped by Walmart on unrelated business, and picked up a 2 pack of graduated eye droppers, and a baby medicine dropper that comes with a cleaning brush. Time to start mixing!

 

[Lilian]

I bought syringes, just asked for a 10 ml syringe to give a syrup to my sick son(it is much easier to give medicine to small children with a syringe). I'm sure we can buy 20 ml syringes the same way.

 

[AllYourBase]

Stopped by Walmart on unrelated business, and picked up a 2 pack of graduated eye droppers, and a baby medicine dropper that comes with a cleaning brush. Time to start mixing!

Nice call on the graduated eyedroppers. Syringes suck to deal with unless you're filling cartos.

 

[Can_supplier]

Farm supply store I feel is the best, one stop shopping.

They sell syringes from 1ml to 60ml. I doubt you can even get a 60ml syringes at shoppers.

Also at the farm supply store they sell large gauge needles that are larger in diameter than you would use on a person. This allows syringes to suck up something a thick as cold VG. Using smaller human needles may be the reason DIYers shy away from syringes for everything.

Droppers are great, but they never fully empty. Same with graduated cylinders. A syringe will push everything out making it extremely accurate.

 

[chingbo]

i need 3 ml bottles for my reo mini..

rtdvapor is under $4 to ship, but they only got 2 left.

checked USplastic and they want $10 shipping for: 30 - 3ml bottles & 10 - 10ml bottles.
$8 worth of bottles, $10 shipping..

*sigh

anyone car to share a batch order with me, and ill send it out to you in bubble envelopes..?

 

[DevilFishPhil]

HappyVaper sells them as well $1.99 for 3 (out of stock ) and also $2.49 for the clear ones (in stock )

Link

 

[CityLights]

I've also never had a problem buying syringes at any Ontario pharmacy without a prescription. The problem is, many pharmacies only stock & carry the Ultra-Fine double O's that diabetics and illicit drug users need/want. They can special order others gauges for you if your willing to buy a box of them. And they usually come in the next day or two

Be open and talk to your pharmacist! Most are really cool knowledgeable people! The only time they should refuse is if they think your a youngin about to shoot up illicit drugs for the first time.

 

[chingbo]

i did some comparison shopping.

looked at a bunch of sites tho still inconclusive
i made my order on madvapes.com

30 - 3ml bottles
14 - 10ml bottles.

rounded up* : $24 + 5 shipping

once it put it to 15, shipping went up $1+change

iunno, i always play with the numbers to get the max amount of weight or whatever, and keep it cheap to ship.

the search continues..

 

[Kencalise]

I got three 60ml amber bottles for free from shoppers. lol