[sdiy] Chip prices today and what about tomorrow?

[limor]

yes, 90% of them are total jackasses.  but, just cause one guy is
trying to rip you off doesnt mean you cant find the parts at a
reasonable price. there are good brokers out there. you just have to
put a little effort (i.e. more than just 'google') to find them.
of course, spending $500 per line item helps. at that point, there are
virtually no 'impossible' parts.
oh, and flirting with them helps a lot...have you tried that?

   limor