[chbot] microchipdirect ?

[Chris Hellyar]

> > I normally just pic a pic (sic) that I can pic up locally (From Arrow,
> > not sicom) but this time around I'm being picy.  (Groan)
> 
> For that you deserve no help...
> 
> I have ordered samples via Microchip's website, and they were delivered to
> NZ no trouble.  I've never actually *paid* for anything though.

Yeah, but if I asked for 25 free samples of one chip they might get
suspect... :-).

> Don't get me started on distributors and their MOQs...

Yeah, sometimes it's a PITA.  Still, I can see their angle, but it
dosn't make it any easier to swallow the pill....