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

[mark verbos]

huh?

that makes sense....



Tim Heffield wrote:

>Yea...it's a typo, sorry it should be June 23rd!  I don't know what I was
>thinking...maybe it just seemed that long.
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>-Tim
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>[mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of mark verbos
>Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 7:11 PM
>To: diy >> synth diy
>Subject: Re: [sdiy] Futurlec for parts...a follow-up
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>Tim Heffield wrote:
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>>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?
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>>2.)  The package apparently originated from Thailand.
>>3.)  I received everything I ordered...yes even some CA3046 ICs for 40
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>>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
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>>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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