We have abandoned Newark ever since the year of 2007. Today I came across Newark web site accidently, and find there is an altern= ative=20 Newark web called "Element 14", it seems has something on shipping service = to=20 catch up with Mouser and Digikey, here is the statement on shipping rate: " Flat Rate Shipping from element14=20 We offer a variety of shipping methods for your order. Once your order i= s=20 shipped, we'll notify you via email, informing you of the tracking numbe= r so=20 you always know where your order is. Flat rate shipping We offer 3 levels of flat rate shipping service.=20 UPS ground or USPS priority mail.......$5/order=20 UPS second day air...........................$12/order=20 UPS next day air...............................$35/order=20 Note that these rates are per order, regardless of how many items or the we= ight.=20 =20 Other Available Shipping Methods We offer numerous carrier method options. Here are some guidelines to foll= ow to=20 select the most economical method for shipping orders. * For urgent delivery, select an air shipment method. We work with FedEx,= and=20 UPS to deliver orders quickly. * For large or heavy items, select a ground method. * For orders being shipped to APO and FPO destinations, select USPS." I was told element14 is the same as Newark, and all items will be shipped f= rom=20 the same facility on SC. Anyone has ever give this new Element 14 a try. Funny N. Au Group Electronics, http://www.AuElectronics.com http://www.AuElectronics.com/products http://augroups.blogspot.com/ --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .