I have a small collection of tricks that I have mostly bought on ebay auctions.
Do any of you have a favorite vendor that has a good supply and fair prices, or do you mostly hunt and peck when you need something?

I got lucky to find a couple of collections. The old stuff is tough. But I think if you're patient and keep your eyes open the older things will crop up.

For newer things someone put me on to Daytona Magic they have a big stock and I also love Magico-Japan on eBay too. Lots of US dealers are pretty expensive but I've purchased from many of them if I really want something.

I too pick my stuff up from Ebay Magico-Japan. Best prices and selection. They even had the 2010 stuff out before the dealers had them.

Mostly Ebay

I get those items in circulation from Japan

I usually visit Japan once a year, so I drop by Toys R Us there and pick them up.

Me I buy my tenyo on ebay and particulary whit the seller " Magicojapan", I receive my tenyo in 4 days Japan to France in regular shipping !!!
This seller have only the trick who are still in product but he have very best prices.

I trade with other members here - that's 1 reason for the size of my collection...! ;-)

Just picked up the Sanwich Platter on ebay. Still new in old packaging and for a trick that was produced in the late 70's, price was right. Haven't tried Craig's List yet but I'm sure if you are looking for it, you can find it if you are patient.

A good source is often to look for clearances of magic stores or dealers that carry Tenyo (sometimes even toy stores!).
I managed to pick up a lot of mint vintage Tenyos at reasonable prices which serve me well as trading items now...

It's possible whit a little of courage and patience to find bargains, it is true.