Bc549c

TUBESMAN · 28th October 2006, 02:55 AM

I was about to order 120 BC549c transistors from Maplin. The price was reasonable. But, they either want or need to charge $86 as an "export charge" !!! That is 3X the cost of the parts I wanted. My question, is there anyplace I can get that part without buying 25,000 (Jameco) or 8000 (Digi-key) or pay $86 export tax?

electrix · 28th October 2006, 07:32 AM

How about 6 Cents a piece. Go to
http://www.bgmicro.com/
In the search window type BC549c. Off you go...
And shipping is only $6.50 i think.

rmcferon · 28th October 2006, 07:32 AM

Try this :Newark

zapnspark · 28th October 2006, 07:32 AM

Try BGMICRO.COM

Zap

AndrewT · 28th October 2006, 08:13 AM

Hi,
or buy the bc550c which is the same part but with a higher voltage rating.

It may be easier to source.

TUBESMAN · 28th October 2006, 10:43 AM

I forgot all about Newark and I guess Allied. Two of you suggest BGmicro, never heard of that one, I will look into them and the '550 as well. Thanks! This was getting really frustrating!

TUBESMAN · 28th October 2006, 11:09 AM

I just placed an order for 400 BC549c from BG Micro. I will advise the group of any problems. Thanks a lot to all!

TUBESMAN · 22nd November 2006, 07:36 PM

My order arrived. It was delayed a little by two factors. They were out of stock, then I had to add money on my debt card. The nice thing is I called to find out what happend to my order. The lady handiling my order understood my desire for getting them faster, shipped them despite not getting an aproval on my credit card! A "Two Thumbs Up" on BG Micro!

28th October 2006, 02:55 AM	#1
TUBESMAN diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York	Bc549c I was about to order 120 BC549c transistors from Maplin. The price was reasonable. But, they either want or need to charge $86 as an "export charge" !!! That is 3X the cost of the parts I wanted. My question, is there anyplace I can get that part without buying 25,000 (Jameco) or 8000 (Digi-key) or pay $86 export tax?

28th October 2006, 07:32 AM	#2
electrix diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Washington	BC549C How about 6 Cents a piece. Go to http://www.bgmicro.com/ In the search window type BC549c. Off you go... And shipping is only $6.50 i think.

28th October 2006, 08:13 AM	#5
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, or buy the bc550c which is the same part but with a higher voltage rating. It may be easier to source. __________________ regards Andrew T.

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28th October 2006, 07:32 AM	#3
rmcferon diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Try this :Newark

28th October 2006, 07:32 AM	#4
zapnspark diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest	Try BGMICRO.COM Zap

28th October 2006, 10:43 AM	#6
TUBESMAN diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York	I forgot all about Newark and I guess Allied. Two of you suggest BGmicro, never heard of that one, I will look into them and the '550 as well. Thanks! This was getting really frustrating!

28th October 2006, 11:09 AM	#7
TUBESMAN diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York	I just placed an order for 400 BC549c from BG Micro. I will advise the group of any problems. Thanks a lot to all!

22nd November 2006, 07:36 PM	#8
TUBESMAN diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York	My order arrived. It was delayed a little by two factors. They were out of stock, then I had to add money on my debt card. The nice thing is I called to find out what happend to my order. The lady handiling my order understood my desire for getting them faster, shipped them despite not getting an aproval on my credit card! A "Two Thumbs Up" on BG Micro!

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