Homebrew PCBs

> I don't have any problems getting samples from Maxim UK, I give them
a phone 
> call and get them the next day.

Lucky you. I contacted the distributor and I have to fill a form
stating the estimated annual production, estimated date for
prototypes, etc. And they will EVALUATE if they send the samples. I
imagine the answer: "dear sir/madam: we have evaluated your request
and found it doesn't meet our requirements, so we have decided to
reject it.". Or something like that :(. But I'll try anyway :D