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[AMPS] In Diodes We Trust...?

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Subject: [AMPS] In Diodes We Trust...?
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 09:32:36 -0700


>
>> >Lets see now.  Even if I used 10 diodes for each side of a bridge
>> >rectifier we would only be talking about using a total of 40 diodes at 23
>> >CENTS each for a total of $9.20 plus UPS.  All matched and ready for
>> >install at less than a TEN DOLLAR BILL??  HELLO!  AM I MISSING SOMETHING
>> >HERE!!
>> 
>> ?  Mike:  We get the 1N5408 diodes at a reasonable price because we buy a
>> reel of1200.   We pass the savings along to our customers.  
>
>Brand new 1N5408's cost about 4.3 cents each in bulk. Marking 
>the part up seven fold is a reasonable markup for a home based 
>business with little or no overhead.
>
?  We pay way more than 4.3 cents for 1N5408s.  We do Not buy the 
cheapest stuff.  



Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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