Re: [Gc-linux-devel] RE: Gc-linux-devel digest, Vol 1 #121 - 1 msg

[Shaun J. <sja...@gm...>]

On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:42:43 +0000, James Wall <jk...@ho...> wrote:
> I intend to use the Part from Digi-key instead of removing a connector from
> a card reader.
> http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?Ref=183346&Row=105124&Site=US
> I believe with shipping and the service charge for a small order it is more
> cost effective to buy at least 9 at a time +$5 if the order is less than $25

If you call around to local electronics suppliers (typically they'll
service the local TV/VCR/DVD/stereo repairman) you should be able to
find someone that's placing a bigger order and won't mind adding your
part to their order.  For instance, I ordered this part [1] whose list
price is $4 for a single, and got it for $8, which is a lot less than
Digikey was going to charge for shipping a single part. Failing that,
you can see if a local university or college will add your part to
their Digikey order.

Cheers,
Shaun

[1] http://www.hirose-connectors.com/products/DM1_5.htm