Small packages get lost easier than larger ones. Shipping is frequently computed strickly by weight. John Ferrell 6241 Phillippi Rd Julian NC 27283 Phone: (336)685-9606 johnferrell@earthlink.net Dixie Competition Products NSRCA 479 AMA 4190 W8CCW "My Competition is Not My Enemy" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Picdude" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 5:05 PM Subject: [OT]: Sometimes you have to ask "why"!? Whereas I really do appreciate the samples programs that a lot of components mfgrs have, and I also understand the business controls and therefore sometimes not-so-rational-seeming decisions large companies make, I still have to ask once in a while.... "why"!? Take this example about some samples I just received from Analog Devices. 2 parts, in 8-pin SSOP packaging... http://narwani.org/neil/stuff/AD-samples.jpg The samples are circled in yellow. Perhaps they don't find it cost-effective to stock smaller boxes just for samples? Perhaps they just had 2 pcs left and threw it in the bin for the shipping dept to deal with, who just package what they get? Why!? Oh, why!? Cheers, -Neil. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu