In a message dated 97-06-25 23:14:20 EDT, you write:

<<
 I just got my backordered '73A-04/SP chips from them yesterday.  Hard to
 believe they're out of stock again so soon.

 Another place to try is FAI/Future.  You'll probably need to buy a tube at
 a time (24 chips, I think).

 Andy
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Hi Andy!
I use FAI/Future here in San Diego to buy a couple at a time!  Whining helps
too! :-)
The FAI branch of Future electronics is set up to do the small quantities,
 Future electronics wants accounts to be set up and larger quantities.

Dave Duley