K S wrote:

> I'm in Australia. If i need a sample immediately I'll get it from
> Farnell; sure, a PIC12F675 will cost $10 rather than the $1 it should
> but  I just need to make a single phone call and i'll get it that day
> without having to tell some salesperson or apps engineer what my project
> is and projected sales and target market and product life and.... That
> IS service and if they want to charge 1000% for it then it's still
> better value than paying a distributor for no service.

Isn't Farnell a distributor? Maybe a better one than the other one you were
talking about, but still... You seem to be paying a distributor a premium
for their service. Makes sense, but does not seem to be an argument for
"distributors are out" :)

Gerhard

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