>
>Hi Rich,
>
>Tom wrote:
>>Rich has to have it his way, because it helps sell parts and kits.
>>Just like the "high quality expensive diodes" that he pays extra for
>>but won't name the manufacturer.
>
>Rich replied:
>? To find out, I would have to walk out to the breezeway. . How about
>naming some good manufacturers and some not so good manufacturers, in
>your opinion, before I take the walk, Tom.
>
>Regardless of what Tom or anyone says are good or bad manufacturers, how
>does this bear on what you actually have to offer for sale?
? none
>Would the brand
>that you have in your possession right now or offer for sale change based on
>what Tom deems is good or bad?
? no
> Are you worried that Tom would poo-poo
>whatever brand you carry?
? What, me worry?
>What is the failure rate of these diodes as reported from your customers?
? As I recall, one customer miswired some and destroyed them.
Otherwise, out of seven reels, there have been no other reported
problems.
>The rest of us can decide for ourselves.
>
>I'm curious, what brand of 1N5408 diodes do you have available for sale?
? I would have to go look.
>What method(s) did you use to avoid buying "the cheap stuff"?
? Easy. I paid $110 per reel at Digikey. Maybe I should have shopped
around.
- cheers, Dan.
Rich...
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures
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