Places to buy components / Alibaba.com ? / Aliexpress ?

Hi Guys,

So I am looking to see where everyone purchases parts from ( cnc drivers / nema type motors / breakout boards / ballscrews etc). Is it is from china or your own country?

Does anyone recommend a place where service, quality and cost have been really good ? ?

Also I have heard of people buying privately from Alibaba.com, as long as the company has a trading certificate and payment via paypal or visa its quite safe, anyone had any experience ?

many thanks

Mike

Toys, anywhere.
Serious parts, a supplier I can get on the phone, and one who knows I can visit them if I'm unhappy enough.
:D