[sdiy] parts suppliers (futurelec)

[Chris Williams]

Yep I'm an Aussie!

As far as I can gather, they have sales offices in Australia, but all my
orders have been shipped from Thailand - this is confirmed from their
"About us" page on the website - could explain the longer shipping
times.

For me they are a godsend, as the shipping is only $4 for an order up to
AUD$50 , and have prices much cheaper than DSE or other electronic
retailers in Oz.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
[mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Peter Snow
Sent: Tuesday, 20 January 2004 6:26 AM
Cc: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Subject: Re: [sdiy] parts suppliers (futurelec)

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)