MJL4281A & MJL4302A transistors - UK supplier?

frank1 · 18th June 2006, 09:20 AM

Has anyone found a UK supplier for these ?
All my usual sources have drawn a blank.

Thanks, Frank

frank1 · 21st June 2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by frank1
Has anyone found a UK supplier for these ?
All my usual sources have drawn a blank.

Thanks, Frank

OK, I'll reply to myself.
AFAIK, these semiconductors are not available in the UK.

You can get them shipped to the UK from http://www.digikey.com/ but it will cost you $26 postage.
Frank

richie00boy · 21st June 2006, 12:34 PM

Did you know Digikey have a UK website? Might save on shipping that way.

Also there is the OnSemi samples programme...

AndrewT · 21st June 2006, 01:03 PM

Hi,
Digikey is very UK unfriendly.
As well as bumping up their UK prices to way above the US$ price they add on what appears to be extorionate delivery charges and small order charges.

It appears that they are simply exporting from the US and charging like all the other money grabbers do. Converting from US$ to UK£ with a currency conversion of worse than 1:1.

I have, as a result, kept clear of them as a supplier.

richie00boy · 21st June 2006, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the warning Andrew. Practices like that really annoy me.

frank1 · 21st June 2006, 04:44 PM

Thanks guys.
I did look at the UK Digikey site and it suddenly started pricing in $US so I think you are correct. They just import from the US.

Frank

AndrewT · 21st June 2006, 05:14 PM

Hi,
just got a chance to look up my UK paper catalogue.
£12 del charge from Falls US.
£10 handling charge.
both +VAT
£3.99 each or £36.44 for 10

Buy 6pairs for a stereo 3pair and the bill comes to £82.11, that's about $12.60 each. ouch!
That's almost five times OnSemi's guide price.

I even considered a bulk order of over £100 to avoid the charges but their UK pricing policy still made it uneconomic. I would have to be desperate to support Digikey.

SteveA · 21st June 2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by frank1

OK, I'll reply to myself.
AFAIK, these semiconductors are not available in the UK.

You can get them shipped to the UK from http://www.digikey.com/ but it will cost you $26 postage.
Frank

Have you tried OnSemi's website. You can request samples or, I believe, buy from them directly if you're opposed to asking for freebies. I am not sure about shipping costs, etc., but it might be worth a look.

SteveA

PS, they list the devices at USD 2.50 each

pinkmouse · 21st June 2006, 06:10 PM

If Onsemi only provide large quantities from their website, I would certainly be interested in partaking in a GB GB if anyone would organise one.

frank1 · 21st June 2006, 06:41 PM

So there IS a UK demand for them....
I searched right here and found a private seller in the US who had 10 pairs for sale. He's just sent them so when they arrive, I should have some spares.
Frank

18th June 2006, 09:20 AM	#1
frank1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Devon UK	MJL4281A & MJL4302A transistors - UK supplier? Has anyone found a UK supplier for these ? All my usual sources have drawn a blank. Thanks, Frank

21st June 2006, 12:34 PM	#3
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	Did you know Digikey have a UK website? Might save on shipping that way. Also there is the OnSemi samples programme... __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

21st June 2006, 01:03 PM	#4
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, Digikey is very UK unfriendly. As well as bumping up their UK prices to way above the US$ price they add on what appears to be extorionate delivery charges and small order charges. It appears that they are simply exporting from the US and charging like all the other money grabbers do. Converting from US$ to UK£ with a currency conversion of worse than 1:1. I have, as a result, kept clear of them as a supplier. __________________ regards Andrew T.

21st June 2006, 03:10 PM	#5
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	Thanks for the warning Andrew. Practices like that really annoy me. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

21st June 2006, 05:14 PM	#7
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, just got a chance to look up my UK paper catalogue. £12 del charge from Falls US. £10 handling charge. both +VAT £3.99 each or £36.44 for 10 Buy 6pairs for a stereo 3pair and the bill comes to £82.11, that's about $12.60 each. ouch! That's almost five times OnSemi's guide price. I even considered a bulk order of over £100 to avoid the charges but their UK pricing policy still made it uneconomic. I would have to be desperate to support Digikey. __________________ regards Andrew T.


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21st June 2006, 04:44 PM	#6
frank1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Devon UK	Thanks guys. I did look at the UK Digikey site and it suddenly started pricing in $US so I think you are correct. They just import from the US. Frank

21st June 2006, 06:10 PM	#9
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	If Onsemi only provide large quantities from their website, I would certainly be interested in partaking in a GB GB if anyone would organise one. __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

21st June 2006, 06:41 PM	#10
frank1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Devon UK	So there IS a UK demand for them.... I searched right here and found a private seller in the US who had 10 pairs for sale. He's just sent them so when they arrive, I should have some spares. Frank

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