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-------- Original message --------From: n4buq <n4buq@...> Date: 11/25/20 8:33 AM (GMT-08:00) To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TekScopes] Choosing the right replacement cap I might be wrong, but I have to think that, for the most part, their systems are automated and little is done by hand.? If they weren't making money, they wouldn't do it.? I'm a very pleased customer of many, many very small orders.Thanks,Barry - N4BUQ----- Original Message -----> From: "John Ferguson via groups.io" <jferg977@...>> To: [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:24:48 AM> Subject: Re: [TekScopes] Choosing the right replacement cap> > > I find Mouser an excellent source for my onesie-twosie orders.> > I confess to a bit of discomfort with sending them orders for $25 worth> of components which cannot possibly be profitable for them. For example,> ordering 4 or 5 SMD sensors can require that they take them off a reel,> and repackage them with a moisture sensitive card in a sealed packet.> What they charge cannot possibly support the cost of the time spent.> > Additionally, they have a section of the site which allows you to> accumulate parts in groups under the heading projects.? This can be very> useful for re-ordering where I've forgotten? what I needed to complete a> reprise of something I scratch built.> > I try very hard to drive the total price of an order up to $50 assuming> that will help share their costs.> > I did have a telephone conversation with one of their reps years ago on> this subject and asked why they didn't have a minimum order like Digikey> had at that time.? She said something like they hoped one of my projects> would turn into a big deal and I would remember them when it came time> to order reels instead of onesie-twosies.> > Alas, I'm not smart enough to come up with anything like that.> > > > > > > >