1. If you want electronic components, PCBs PCB assembly over 10,000 pieces
then the answer is simple - CHINA.

Where is most electronic stuff assembled? China.

Where do most electronic components come from? China. (Yes, even thought
they might have Taiwan ot Japan on them the bottom line, China.)

I have just had my Kit 122 Atmel AVR programmer assembled and tested in
southern China. I delivered all PCBs and components to an office in Hong
Kong. Two weeks later they came back. Cost was $HK2.00 each or $US0.26
each. I had 150 pieces done.


2. The downside for a USA-based business that has never visited Asia is 'Do
you trust them?'  Well a part answer is go through me.  I am currently
arranging assembly of 14,000 PCBs for a company. They just have to trust me
that I can do it.

You should make sure you visit the HK Electronics Show (allow 6 days - 3 at
the show and 3 visiting factories in China) in October and make your own
direct links and contacts. Then if you want 20K ecaps buy them direct -
just like the big boys do. There really is no secret. It is trivially easy
to do.
regards,

Peter Crowcroft
            DIY Electronics (HK) Ltd
      PO Box 88458, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Voice: 852-2720 0255   Fax: 852-2725 0610
Web:  http://kitsrus.com     Email: peter@kitsrus.com
    Number One in Electronic Kits Worldwide
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