> I'm starting to get really annoyed by what I see as the lack of
>manners, and from a company point of view should be looked upon as an
>advertising strategy and an announcement as to the type of company
>they are.
>
>So far this year 3 suppliers who deal in small quantities have not
>answered emails requesting purchase info and costs to Australia.
>
>Polykom (who are the Zetex agent and live in Oz) never replied
>concerning release of new parts and prices.
>
>Sentron - sent me a datasheet, but no reply to the postage costs of
>their evaluation kit - CH80 approx A$90.00
>
>GWS - Sentron agent and stockist for the US - No reply on postage
>costs for their version of the eval kit U$25.00.
>
>As Sentron don't seem to deal through other channels, I assume they
>love their parts so much they wish to hog them for themselves.
>
>Colin

> I got some samples from Memec recently of some Cirrus logic parts. The
> proof of concept worked, so I emailed my rep to get some different
> chips to build a full prototype. She passed me off to another rep who
> emailed me saying I should deal with him. That was the last I heard of
> him. I haven't had the time yet, but I plan on calling him directly.
> If they don't want to give me samples, then fine, I have no problem
> with not wanting to hand out free parts. However, ignoring my requests
> is not an option. He had the chance to turn me down via email, now he
> will have to deal with me on the phone, and I'm sure it will be much
> more uncomfortable for him.
>
> That, and he's reduced the likelyhood of my using Memec in the future
> by a significant amount.
>
> Josh