In a message dated 96-11-13 11:06:17 EST, BAJ writes:

<< TPIC6B595's are 86 cents in 25-100 quantity, so the cost wouldn't bee too
bad...
>>

 Tell me, where do you folks buy PICs that Digikey doesn't carry - do the
local reps carry them?  Are they at good prices?

TIA,
Shel Michaels