Bob Blick wrote:
>
> Everybody has their own way of saying "go away". Digikey doesn't need
> orders from out of the continent.

And yet... they offer free shipping to Australia, for orders over $200 -
i.e. encouraging "orders from out of the continent".

Personally, from Australia, I've been very happy with them - often taking
advantage of that free shipping offer.  They deliver quickly (typically
three days, to the other side of the world, for free...) and, when not
everything can be supplied immediately, they'll split the shipment and ever=
y
part of it remains free - and usually only a week behind the rest of the
order.

I've also found that their stock status is accurate (unlike say Element 14)
- in dozens of orders I've never had a nasty surprise.  What you see is wha=
t
you get - including all fees and taxes, all paid up front.

> Also, they play it very safe with
> regard to rules and regulations

It's true that I have to fill in export questions on every Digikey order.
But it only takes a minute and has never been a problem for me.

Different experiences for different folks, but Digikey is my preferred
supplier.


Cheers,
David Meiklejohn
www.gooligum.com.au




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