Over the years I have settled on Digikey as almost exclusive source for
components.
They don't get everything right and don't always have exactly what I need,
but I
have found that the time and pain that comes from sourcing from multiple
vendors just isn't worth it at prototype volumes.

I have only had 1 order jacked up from Digikey out of tens of thousands of
dollars
in parts shipped.  They made good on that order quickly and without
complaint.

Granted, I am domestic US so the shipping trials haven't been on my radar.

On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 8:09 AM, David Meiklejohn <david@gooligum.com.au>wro=
te:

> 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
> every
> 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 1=
4)
> - in dozens of orders I've never had a nasty surprise.  What you see is
> what
> 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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