[sdiy] Futurlec for parts...a follow-up

[mark verbos]

Tim Heffield wrote:

>Hello all,
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>I was the one that asked the question and started the discussion about
>Futurlec Electronics a couple of weeks ago.  My order finally arrived today
>and here are my observations if you are interested in ordering from them:
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>1.)  I placed the order on Aug 23rd and it just arrived today May 17th.
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really? That's not a typo..... is it?

>2.)  The package apparently originated from Thailand.
>3.)  I received everything I ordered...yes even some CA3046 ICs for 40 cents
>each.
>4.)  It appears that their inventory is based on surplus.  I order 8
>different values of their horizontal trimpots for 15 cents each but only one
>of the values matches the picture shown on the web sight.  The rest are 3
>different styles including the cheap little phenolic ones with the metal
>ring adjustment.  This was dissapointing!
>5.)  I ordered a large assortment of CMOS ICs and they are all 1990s
>vintage.
>6.)  I order 3mm and 5mm blue LEDs for 40 cents each...they are very nice!
>7.)  Overall I would say that I am about 90% pleased with what I received,
>but not pleased with the lack of information about order status and length
>of time to ship the order.  Once the order was shipped I received it in 7
>days via US Postal Service.
>8.)  Summary: You can't beat the prices, ordering can be frustrating, you
>may not get what is pictured on the web sight, they do deliver in the end!
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>I hope this helps future buyers...
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>- Tim
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