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The problem with digikey (in my mind, as a hobbyist) is that you don't actually know the total until after the order has shipped.
by blhack 10y ago
The problem with digikey (in my mind, as a hobbyist) is that you don't actually know the total until after the order has shipped.
- gnopgnip 10y agoThis is a problem with shipping with Fedex too. There are a bunch of variable charges that aren't finalized until after the shipment has been delivered. In practice it is rarely and issue and using post paid labels instead of prepaid shipping labels is a better system for most businesses anyways. Is the order cost variable with digikey because the shipping weight is not known or is there another reason?
- blhack 10y agoIm not sure.
- tonyplee 10y agoDigi-key, Mouser should have retails office location in Silicon Valley where anyone can order on-line and pickup in person when notified the order is ready via email/txt.
- Lammy 10y agoJameco has one in Belmont: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jameco+Electronics,+1355+Shoreway+Rd,+Belmont,+CA+94002/ https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jameco+Electronics,+1355+S...
- SpikedCola 10y agoCan you explain how this works? I live in Canada, shipping is $8 flat rate, and all the taxes and shipping are totalled on the "preview" screen. I've never paid customs fees in all the years of ordering, so for my situation I know the full price upfront before ordering