> >> Both RS and Farnell have an NZ presence. I know Farnell used
> 
> > And neither are overly hobbiest friendly, at least price-wise. 
> > Their
> > onesy-twosy prices seem to be set at f*** o** prices, 
> meaning they'd 
> > rather not have you bothering them for a couple of resistors and a 
> > cap.
> 
> Both are horrendously expensive for most things at any 
> volume. But they have some occasional bargains. I use them as 
> an invaluable source of development components BUT about 
> never for any volumes.
> 
> > Yeah, and DSE is a waste of space these days.
> 
> I buy many end of line components when they special them. 
> Actually get good prices that way :-). Jaycar are still useful.


I thought Farnell & RS had reasonable volume prices.  Not that I've checked
lately.  Oh well!

I remember thinking a device to clip onto shower heads to show temp & volume
would be useful, then seeing DSE (maybe Jaycar) a few days later dumping the
exact same thing.  Guess I was a few years too late.

I'm a bit annoyed at missing out on the encoders.  Dang.  I could have used
a few, but not at $AU 10 each.

Tony

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