[sdiy] parts suppliers (futurelec)

[Peter Snow]

Hi Chris,

....and you are in Australia right?  Perhaps that's a clue as to why your order arrived so quickly?

Thanks for the info.

Peter

Chris Williams wrote:
> 
> I have placed several orders with Futurlec and had no problems. Orders
> arrived within the week and were as described.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Paul Perry
> Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 8:44 AM
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] parts suppliers (futurelec)
> 
> >> http://www.futurlec.com ?  I thought they were US based but I think
> they
> >are in Australia becasue my
> >> CC was debited in AUS $.  That was back in late Nov 2003 and I still
> have
> >not received my order yet.
> >
> ..search google groups for more on futurelec.
> I think the problem is that they often don't have stock in hand
> (and certainly not in the country you are ordering in!)
> which can lead to delays. They aren't a ripoff, but can be verrrry slow.
> 
> And regarding Steve Daniels at Smallbear electronics, yes I am a happy
> customer. When people in Australia ask the nearest place to get 3 pole
> two way footswitches, i say "Smallbear in Brooklyn NY".
> 
> paul perry (Melbourne Australia)