I know how you feel. I t somehow seems unreasonable to pay $5 for shipping
for $2 worth of parts. I guess we should be happpy there's no minimum and
the parts are so cheap.
I usually look at what resistors I have, and try to fill in the gaps there
(I know there are a lot of values, but just start by ordering 10 or so of 5
or 10 values you don't have). Also, I'm pretty sure that Mouser's metal film
resistors are as cheap (or cheaper?) than there carbon, so keep an eye out
for that. I may be wrong - maybe it's Newrk that has them cheaper.


"krem" wrote in message
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Hello, I'm in the process of ordering up some components from mouser and
was
wondering if there were any suggestions as to what to buy in order to
"stock
up". The shipping is a hassle for me mainly because the cost of the
components are virturally the same as shipping would be. I do try to
double+ my volume in order to be able to produce more than one device if i
so chose but i'm looking for suggestions as to what to add to my order.
Just so i don't have to make so many frequent purchases. I'm not a
complete
newbie but i've been pulling components from destroyed equipment and this
has grown tiresome. Again any suggestions or recomendations are welcome.