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And pretty soon, independent surplus dealers will also no longer be an option. Most of them have lots of modern and vintage goodies - the kind of stuff this thread is all about - and will work with buyers if only a few pieces are needed. Most will do custom orders and search for oddball parts. Most will do internet/mail order with reasonable shipping money. They want your business. All you need to do is ask. But, the independent surplus dealers are giving up in legion, simply because you (and I mean you as in nearly everyone on this list) stopped shopping with them. Too inconvenient, apparently. At this point, I do not think it even crosses anyone's mind to try the independent market at all. And then you weep and moan when another goes under... I am no longer marketing modern(ish) electronic components for retail - there is no money there. All that stuff - 1000s of ICs and capacitors and connectors are going out for metal recovery. Yes, it hits home. -- Will