[sdiy] Experience with ordering from Overseas (Digikey)?

[Paul Maddox]

Michael,

> I had a sneek view at Digikey (the suggested 
> supplier) and found that standard mail is not that 
> much expensive (est. delivery time 5-10 days).
> So I'm considering ordering overseas because that 
> would save me some (or even a lot of) hassle with 
> substitutes not fitting the PCB etcpp.

DIGIKEY now have a UK branch and catalogue!
http://dkc1.digikey.com/uk/digihome.html

> I'm aware that I'd have to pay additional tax and 
> duties (in my case appr. +30%) but I think that's 
> worthwhile in this case.

dont forget you also pay TAX on the cost of shipping..

> What's your POV and/or experience?
> Anyone from Europe ordered from them (or mouser 
> for instance).

I've ordered from Digikey us before, no problems, aside form the C&E duty.
Now they have a UK one I'd give that a try , and hopefully avoid C&E duty.

Paul

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