there are scattered places, swap shops, etc with parts, some retail storefronts. You have to find them. Join this https://www.meetup.com/welcome/groups/ https:

there are scattered places, swap shops, etc with parts, some retail storefronts. You have to find them. Join this https://www.meetup.com/welcome/groups/ https://www.meetup.com/welcome/groups/ find your area. Maker space is quite good. Maker spaces have meetings and resources - attend and ask. There are several retail places for SM parts etc in Toronto. There will be similar places in your area.