It is in Australia. Modern parts (but the LM380 and LM3916 are not new) are cheap in America where they are designed.
The LM380 at Digikey costs $1.58 for one today.
The LM3916 in the pic costs $2.64 for one today.
Are you sure that is for just one? Maybe the currency is more like Canadian money. a 2N2222a is about 0.12 cents, not to mention a pretty common find salvaging old boards.
I'm just having fun. If it's for a hundred it does not say so.
I buy these parts from Futurlec.
We could make a game of it and find the most outrageous price.
I think they charge outrageous prices because their stock is mixed up and they don't know what will be shipped.
Look at the pic of the "LM380". It shows an LM3916.
Look at the pic of the "2n2222". It shows a BC327.
Doesn't Futurlec ship from Thailand? Guess you ought to know...
The pricing and shipping rates are good, just the waiting is a bummer. I order from them 3-4 times a year, no complaints.
Doesn't Futurlec ship from Thailand? Guess you ought to know...
The pricing and shipping rates are good, just the waiting is a bummer. I order from them 3-4 times a year, no complaints.