Parts costs!
I tend to buy in advance (I suppose one could say, I take a long time to get things finished!) I was amazed at this example of parts cost inflation. I don't really think the transformers are even that good!
Above is the order dated April 2022. The price is the total for two. So £37.08 each.
Below is todays price is (last price if in stock).
RS PRO 2 x 115V ac, 2 x 50V ac Toroidal Transformer, 500VA RS Stock No.: 117-6074
This product is currently unavailable to backorder.
Unfortunately, we don’t have this product in stock and it’s not available to backorder at this time.
Price Each
£152.80 (exc. VAT)
£183.36 (inc. VAT)
This seems bonkers!
I tend to buy in advance (I suppose one could say, I take a long time to get things finished!) I was amazed at this example of parts cost inflation. I don't really think the transformers are even that good!
| Order Confirmation# | Your order number: RS Pro Transformer Mains - 50V | |||||||||||||||||
| Dear xx We are emailing to confirm your order details You can view the status by visiting My Orders on our website uk.rs-online.com. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Above is the order dated April 2022. The price is the total for two. So £37.08 each.
Below is todays price is (last price if in stock).
RS PRO 2 x 115V ac, 2 x 50V ac Toroidal Transformer, 500VA RS Stock No.: 117-6074
This product is currently unavailable to backorder.
Unfortunately, we don’t have this product in stock and it’s not available to backorder at this time.
Price Each
£152.80 (exc. VAT)
£183.36 (inc. VAT)
| Units | Per unit |
| 1 - 9 | £152.80 |
| 10 + | £149.75 |
This seems bonkers!
Some of RS' prices are certainly bonkers. Pays to shop around (Farnell/Mouser/Rapid)
A lot of Hammond products have also increased significantly in the last couple of years.
A lot of Hammond products have also increased significantly in the last couple of years.
The other thing that RS do which I find intensely irritatng is to display items in search results and then when you go to buy it, the lead time is 3-6months+.
They've done this a lot since the Covid shortages, quoting lead times of over a year for many items. I've complained and asked them not to show non stock items (as you can with Farnell) but no response and no way to deselect non stock parts.
They've done this a lot since the Covid shortages, quoting lead times of over a year for many items. I've complained and asked them not to show non stock items (as you can with Farnell) but no response and no way to deselect non stock parts.