>         Is there interest in doing a bulk buy of PIC 16C84's, or perhaps
> another PIC?  I know this one is very popular due to eeprom, and I need
> several for upcoming projects.  I thought if there is interest, I would
> try to put together a bulk purchase and save everyone some money.
>         I was thinking of the of the 10 Mhz, 18 pin Dip package.  By
> getting the faster speed everyone will be satisfied, even though it cost
> a little more.  If there is interest in 25 units, we can get a
> decent discount over the 1 piece price.  If there is interest in
> 100 or 1000 it is much cheaper, I like to be optimistic.
>         If your interested, email me directly with aproximate of how many
> you might be interested in.  I will put everyone who is intersted on a
> email macro to keep you up to date.  I wished I could publish prices, but
> I want to see what kind of price break we can get first based on
> the interest poll.  (It should definately be <$10)
>
>         This will be the second bulk buy I have organized, and I will try
> to provide references if anyone wants.  On that note, I will have several
> LMD 18200 Full Bridge Motor Control IC's left over if anyone is
> interested (6 amp surge!).
>
> Thanks,
> Ben
> blw2@cec.wustl.edu
>
        Put me down for five (5) pieces.  Thank you.