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That's a shame. Five boards as you described, even unpopulated, for
$10 apiece is quite a deal.

Zack


On 5/26/11, Mike Payson <mike@kludgineering.com> wrote:
> Was interested in EzPCB because they appear to offer to populate 0402
> resistors and capacitors for free. It was unclear, though, so I asked
> their live support representative. This is a transcript of the live
> chat:
>
> Nila
> Hello Friend,Welcome to EzPCB.Can I help you?
>
> Hello
> Can you confirm that your ez proto service includes the smt resistors
> and capacitors you list on your site?
> or is that fo an extra charge?
>
> Nila
> hi friend,
> what is the parts you need?
>
> Hello
> 0402 resistors
> I do not have an exact part list, but probably not more than 20 in
> standard values
>
> Nila
> we provide the service,but we have condition
> you must help us to popularize our website
>
> Hello
> Happy to if it makes my life easier!
> So for 5 of a 100x80mm 2 layer board with those components populated
> it would be $50?
>
> Nila
> we provide the service,but we have condition  you must help us to
> popularize our website
> such as post topics on facebook or twitter or forum etc
> the topic must refer to ezpcb and webiste link
>
> Hello
> Ah, I am happy to refer to companies that I like, but will not do it
> as a condition of the sale
> Too bad, was excited about your service
> That is bad business, and I will not participate, and will publicize
> that you require this to get the service.
>
> Nila
> this is other sale method,many clients like this way
> do you think this to good way to get free parts?
>
> Hello
> I do, and am happy to tell people about good service
> I regularly participate in several electronics related online forums
> And regularly recommend several services, including your competitors
> Your service is not the best prrice, but with the populated components
> it is compelling
> But I will not pubblicize you as a condition of doing business, ONLY
> if I am happy with your service
>
> Nila
> now ez-pro price is very low
>
> Hello
> So to get the free components I have to give you a link where I have
> recommended your service?
>
> Nila
> yes
>
> Hello
> Ok, sorry I cannot do business with you
>
>
>
> On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 8:54 PM, Dave McLaughlin
> <dave_mclaughlin@nerdshack.com> wrote:
>> Here's a question for you in reference to Seeedstudio. Can they do odd
>> shaped boards and handle cutouts? Ie, not just square or rectangle.
>>
>> This is one board I had done with EzPCB last year.
>>
>> http://www.axoninstruments.biz/Services/CIMG1667-thumb.JPG
>>
>> A lot of my boards have cutouts or tabs or curved corners and although I
>> pay
>> more from EzPCB they do a great job. These are always commercial designs
>> so
>> the little extra costs is fine.
>>
>> I will give Seeedstudio a go for one of my home projects as price wise it
>> certainly is much lower.
>>
>> Do they have a better shipping option though as anything that uses the
>> postal service (even EMS) can lead to 4-8 weeks delivery here in
>> Indonesia.
>> I don't mind paying around $40 for DHL, TNT etc.
>>
>>
>> Dave...
>> ---
>> Very funny Scotty, now beam down my clothes!!!
>> ---
>>
>>
>>
>> From: AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Mike Payson
>> Sent: 21 May 2011 23:29
>> To: AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [AVR-Chat] Re: Cheap 2 layer prototype PCB boards - custom
>> made
>>
>>
>> On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 4:57 AM, ecros_technology
>> <Yahoo37849@ecrostech.com <mailto:Yahoo37849%40ecrostech.com> >wrote:
>>>
>>> I have not used EzPCB. Fiddling with their ordering application, it seems
>>> that for my test order they would have charged $50 for five pieces as
>>> compared to $23.52 for ten (12 actually delivered). The price does not
>>> increase until one side of the board exceeds 99 mm, but Seeed studio is
>>> still cheaper. EMS shipping is $30. I'd have to go to checkout to get
>>> this
>>> figure from Seeed, but it's probably the same. So, at least for small
>>> boards, Seeed is less money for more pieces.
>>
>> Using EzPCB's online quote engine, five 100x100mm boards is $65 with free
>> HK
>> Post shipping or $95 with EMS. Compare that too $25 + $5 shipping (or +$30
>> for EMS) from Iteadstudio or Seedstudio. Not only is the price more than
>> 50%
>> lower, you also get 2x as many boards (or more). If you can make your
>> board
>> smaller, < 5x5cm, then the cost drops to $10 + $4 shipping for the same 10
>> boards. Seriously, under $15 for 10 pcbs with silkscreens and solder
>> masks.
>> For that price I think I can deal with the hassles of making Gerbers and
>> waiting a few extra days. :-)
>>
>>
>>
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