> Has anyone had experience ordering components such as resistors and > capacitors from China, or Asia in general? I can provide some suggestions if others don't provide enough leads Rushing at present. Samples can be difficult in some cases but indicate firms are probably re-resellers and not normal agents. I have seen a Rolls Royce's being repaired in a commercial garage hardly larger than a domestic one - and that was Hong Kong. So almost anyone MAY be legitimate. But ... Russell --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .