Spy Review

The trouble with spy gadgets, is that they are not cheap! So I’ve collected together some of my own personal tips for getting some really cheap spy gear. The bottom line though, is learn to make it yourself!

1) Look for it on eBay. The prices for most equipment is very cheap compared with spy shops. Try searching for lots of keywords such as spy cameras, spy bug, spy transmitter, uhf bug, vhf transmitter, video transmitter, listening device, etc. Make sure you compare prices to other spy shops you know too, just to make sure you are getting good value for money.

2) Hack your own spy devices! You don’t need much electronics knowledge to get started, but the more you know, the more you can build. Books such as 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius are a great start for giving you ideas on what you can make yourself. e.g. converting a walkie talkie into a room bug is an example. And don’t worry, you can learn a great deal about electronics by just playing around!

3) Build up surveillance kits. On a similar note to above, you can also build equipment from kits. Kits are typically priced very cheaply, easy to obtain, and teach you a few things too. It also saves the hard work locating all of the electronic components yourself. It’s a really good idea to consider Learning How To Solder too, since it’s such a valuable skill.

4) Compare prices. You might think this is really obvious, but still, do you do it? My suggestion is to compile a list of spy websites in your region, then compare prices when you’re looking for a specific bit of kit. Don’t forget, it might also be cheaper to make it yourself.

5) Check bargain bins. Checking the bargain bin sections of Radio Shack, or Maplin, or even in electrical retailers in the high street. Also check for sale offers, discounts, etc. If you don’t find exactly what you want, option 2 and 3 might be useful to get the desired equipment. I know that Maplin currently has some fantastic offers for surveillance cameras at the moment, with a £30 ($60) saving on a covert camera I like the look of!