Ray,
I'm an EE grad student and I'm always looking for extra work. I happen 
to be in upstate NY as well - Alfred.
I can do through hole and if you want SMD I'd be willing to buy the 
equipment on my own dollar if you give me enough jobs. I'm always 
looking for an excuse to buy tools. I consider myself trustworthy as you 
say, though I suppose that's a value that is not easily quantified.
Please get ahold of me if you're interested - or anyone else, for that 
matter.
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Martin Klingensmith

Ray Newman wrote:

>Doug,
>What is the average going rate per part or per pin for assembly down there???
>I am in upstate NY and it is almost impossible to find anyone for small production/prototyping.
>And if I do, I pay $0.10 to $0.20 per part. And that is for thru hole. SMD is more.
>Found individual who is not using his smd equipment too much but he wants twice as much.
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>I got spoiled doing assembly in Thailand (not as cheap as China) but while assembly
>was less than $0.05/part, the shipping to (unless I purchased 1,000 pcs or more I had to supply)
>and back was costing me about $120/25kg box. Each way.
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>So I am always looking for individuals, that I can trust. But maybe I am too cheap.
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>Ray
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