Cheapest place to get Nema 17 stepper motor?

Hi,
I am planning on building a 3d printer on a tight budget, and so since I need 5 stepper motors, $12 usd for 1 nema 17 on ebay is more than I would be willing to spend. So I was wondering if anyone knows of a place where I can get nema 17 steppers at a low cost or second hand?
Or perhaps is there a cheaper alternative to the nema 17?

Thanks

most 3d printers have all parts designed around the dimension of a nema 17, to change it is a big job

Look around your area for computer and printer recyclers, bigger places that are user friendly.

BUT know what your after

nema 17 only defines the X and Y dimensions

It doesn’t define the length or the strength, or the size of the mounting holes or even bipolar vs unipolar, or spindle size, not to mention the electrical characteristics

see [reprap.org]

i bought mine for my second setup at stepperonline . They have lot of steppers and good prices..! I dont know where you are but keep in mind customs as they can easily double the price of ur buy.

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