SparkFun, Jameco, Mouser, DigiKey, Allied ... which do you prefer ?

[eppur_se_muova]

I haven't purchased electronics parts for years. Our local stores are all out of business and I have to order everything online. Who, in your experience, is the best source for small orders ? I need to keep shipping costs down, and something like "free shipping with $50 purchase" doesn't do it for me. I don't need lightning-fast express shipping, just routine small orders w/USPS regular mail.

If you've used more than one of these companies, how would you compare their best/worst features ? MTIA.

[sharedvalues]

1. Most important for me is search functions

None have great searches, but Mouser, DigiKey, Allied in that order. Newark is also decent on the web side.
Can't speak much to shipping cost or speed - haven't compared across them.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. Thanks, and thanks for reminding me of Newark. nt