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Original poster: "D.C. Cox by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>



We've been using Richardson as a parts source for years with no problems and
very prompt service.

Use a written purchase order with all orders to prevent any possible
confusion.

Dr. Resonance





----- Original Message -----
From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 5:52 AM
Subject: Re: Geek MMC Caps Pricing


> Original poster: "Steven Ward by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<srward16-at-hotmail-dot-com>
>
> Beware of ordering with Richardson!  I had a rather nasty experience with
> them.  When a friend of mine, and myself ordered 56 of the CD .1uf 2000v
> caps, we only ended up with 44, heres why.  The minimum order is 36 of
these
> (i think, but not really important).  Although we exeeded the minumum
order,
> we still got screwed.  Since they will not oder parts from CD, unless you
> are ordering, THEIR minimum order, richardson will not get you the caps.
So
> when i placed my order for 56, i was notified that my order of 12, couldnt
> be placed since it didnt meet nin order!!!  I emailed saying i didnt order
> 12, and the salesperson, was reluctant as ever to help the situiation.
She
> wouldnt offer, another order of another cap(needed min order), and really
> seemed to care less if the costumer was satisfied.  Oh well, i think id
> rather deal with a geek.  But long story short, make sure they will sell
you
> what you need, before ordering.  And I dont see the harm in an extra 50
> cents or so per cap.
>
> Steve Ward.
>
>
> >From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> >To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> >Subject: Geek MMC Caps Pricing Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 16:53:00 -0600
> >
> >Original poster: "tesla by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> ><tesla-at-paradise-dot-net.nz>
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Christopher Boden" <chrisboden-at-hotmail-dot-com>
> >To: <tesla-2-at-tesla-2-dot-org>
> >Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 6:12 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Tesla-2] mmc cap. source
> >
> >
> >I Refer to the promotional link below posted to the Tesla-2 List by
Chris
> >Boden of the Geek Group Aug 09 2002
> >Below is the pricing extract from this link:
> >
> > >The prices are as follows.
> > >For Group members and members of the Pupman list.
> > >0.15 uF $3.00 For the general public.0.15 uF $3.50
> >
> > >Plus shipping from 49006 and usually comes out to about $0.15 to $0.20
> >per
> > >cap (depends on how many you get) , and we do ask you make a small
> >donation
> > >to the Group or buy a T-shirt or two, or SOMETHING...be nice :) We sell
> > >these caps for about 50% of the price anywhere else.
> >
> >
> >The unqualified claim to be "50% cheaper than anywhere else" does not
> >appear
> >to be correct
> >at least for purchases of 28 or more (usual for MMC makers)
> >Richarson Electronics ( http://www.rell-dot-com/ ) sell the very same caps
for
> >$2.52/each min order 28
> >They have just sold me 27 of the 942C series 0.33uF/1600V caps for
> >$2.38/each (note
> >recent price increase to $2.59/each)
> >Comparing the current general public prices from the two organisations I
> >calculate geek caps as 28% dearer not 50% cheaper as claimed in the WEB
> >link
> >advertised to Tesla-2 Aug 9th 2002. This is a 78% difference
> >Noting also that to obtain geek prices a donation or additional purchase
is
> >requested.
> >
> >Below are links to clearly illustrate the point I'm making.
> >The only point where I can see Geek caps meeting their claims is in very
> >small
> >Quantity orders and most MMC cap purchasers will meet the minimums reqd
by
> >R.E.L.L.
> >
> >http://www.thegeekgroup-dot-org/Flash/Sales/MMCsales.html  (Geek Link)
> >http://catalog.rell-dot-com/rellecom/scripts/SkuPage.asp?SKU=162589&PNO=&PNM=
> >(R.E.L Link)
> >
> >
> >Ted Linney
> >New Zealand
>
>