Really? I can get Digikey orders the next day and it's a couple thousand
miles from here. It's pretty much my default shop because none of the
others' search engines comes anywhere close.
BTW, has anyone else also noticed a slowdown on the Digikey part search
since they "improved" to the new red banner on top?
For a paticular part I use FindChips.com
I get FREE shipping with Allied.
I USED to get free shipping with Newark.
When I order stuff from Mouser, it seems to come fast.
Usually within 2 days,and it should take at least 3.
I have no minimum with Mouser.
When I try ordering from Digi-Key, Oh its not stocked !!
If I need a Farnell or MCM part, I would normally use my Newark
rep. Due to high prices and loss of free shipping, I usually go to Allied.
I have not used Newark for a long time.
It was getting rough a long time when companies started minimums, but
it slacked off quite a bit compared to many years ago. There are some difficult situations,
like $500 minimum, but its rare.
I wish the America II rep would STOP calling me...
greg