5c collet purchase options

[Dan B]

I'm in the market for a few 5c collets. There are plenty available from ebay or tools4cheap but I'm a bit leery of chinese imports for less than $10. Should I be or are these collets ok? I'm open to buy used well made collets. Opinions?
Thanks,
Dan

[sjames]

personally, i would get a cheap set to get started, the cheap import ones I have are fine, they dont have the nice fit and finish that my lyndex or stark collets have, but they function fine and have no runout.

[SteveM]

Try Joe at plazamachinery.com.

He has used collets from Hardinge, Royal, Lyndex - many of the top American brands.

Steve

[Russ Hanscom]

If you are starting from scratch, sometimes you can find assorted lots on Ebay.

[Rolland]

I use the Enco brand I think they call them Interstate now. Never had a problem with any of them not running true.

[Dan B]

Thanks everyone.
Dan