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I lost my charger for my iPhone 5S and need a new one. I've never had to purchase one before, so where is the best (and preferably inexpensive) place to get one? I don't want to have to drive to several stores to find one.  
 
Thanks in advance!

If you want cheap go to 7/11, that's where I get them for my car. If you want really good go to Staples, I have one from there it's 10' long and a thicker cable.

Don't get any chargers other then apple ones by apple, they ruin your device otherwise

I've had to buy a lot of extra charge cords for my iPod and my iPhone. I get the at giant tiger. Buying non Apple chargers doesn't wreck your devices.

Walmart has them starting at $8

xxxxxxxxx said "Don't get any chargers other then apple ones by apple, they ruin your device otherwise "

The cable it's self usually has nothing to do with damaging a phone or device.  
 
The only thing that can damage the device is possibly the wall adapter putting to much power into it or something in the adapter/cable shorting out.  
 
A cable is simply copper conductors with a male USB and a micro USB/lightning/USB C connector on the other end.

Best Buy and Walmart sell APPLE ones

Walmart doesn't sell Apple ones anymore

will have them, the source in the mall or the other Kiosks, telus, bell mts stores.  
 
there is a bell mts outlet on vic west or the correl center.  
 
you might pay a buck or 2 more but you will get name brands at the phone and electronic stores.

iphone Cable,AOFU Lightning Cable 3 Pack 6 FT Nylon Braid Cord Lightning Cable Certified to USB Cable Cord Charger for iPhone 7 7 Plus 6 6s 6 plus 6s plus, iPhone 5 5s 5c,iPad, iPod and More(Blue) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075L8TGC1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eaoZzbCP9MCM3  
 
This and many more way cheaper than any store and I've had mine for a while and they all work fine

They have the actual Apple Cords, cost a little more, but you’re getting the best. They also have different lengths available. Find the right Sales Rep, & they usually offer a decent discount

Never EVER buy a cheap chinese cord from eBay/7-11 etc if you plan on having a long lasting, functional cord that won't crap out on you at the wrong moment. These cords have a habit of breaking within a few days to a couple weeks. Why? Because quality cords have a special chip that regulates the voltage such that the cord doesn't burn out. The cords MUST be MFi certified by Apple in order to ensure regulate the voltage properly. This costs money. Non-MFi cables might be cheap, but once you burn through 10 cables in a month you'll understand why you should get a legit certified cable to save money in the long run.  
 
If you need an iPhone cable, ALWAYS buy a cable that is MFi certified. These cables will last pretty much forever if you keep them in good shape. My favourite place to get them is Primecables.com. Fair priced and good quality. The other good alternative is the AmazonBasics brand.  
 
You can get a list of MFi certified cables here:  
https://mfi.apple.com/MFiWeb/getAPS  
 
That said, if you need something quick and don't care if it breaks within a few days, I would recommend Dollarama. They are around 2-4 dollars depending on the length.  
 
Edited by ron546, 2017-11-09 11:37:24

Just to clarify, you need the box that plugs into the wall, the cable or both?

Adam said "Just to clarify, you need the box that plugs into the wall, the cable or both? "

I was hoping to get both the cable and box that plugs into the wall. I ended up purchasing the cable from Staples and have just used the box part from another phone charger I have.

Never use any other brand than Apple approved products for your phone! BellMTS in the Corral has charging cords for $25 plus tax, name brand. And Apple approved charging ports.  
You could try Best Buy but the prices are pretty high. However they do price match, so you could definitely find the cheapest and still buy it at the Best Buy Location!