Wow! An efficient Filipino company.
Jul 26th 2017, 3:09 am
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Wow! An efficient Filipino company.
Just thought i'd give a heads up to anyone needing electronic components.
I needed a power integrated circuit to mend one of our aircon control boards. After some searching, I came across element14 Philippines | Electronic Components Distributor | Premier Farnell Group .
they are based in Manila. I contacted them and due to the small quantities I wanted, asked me to deal with their distributor in Mandaue - Access Frontier , www,accessfrontier.net Regretfully their website is being rebuilt at the moment.
Anyway, I emailed them (on 6th July) and got phone call in minutes asking me to confirm the part number. The items were not in stock but were in stock in their Singapore office.(I knew this from the element14 website as it shows stock levels and where they are!) They sent a "proper" quote for 390pesos including delivery, with 10/15 working days delivery. Paid money, got email receipt and note they would let me know when it arrived. Yesterday got text and email saying parts in and could they deliver today. Arrived at my door at 9.30am this morning! Within delivery time, correct parts and one happy bunny here!
Now, element14 are part of the Farnell group (UK/USA) so don't know if this made a difference. Radiospares in Manila did not list the part and just said "no stock". No offer to order in etc so they are off my list!
I needed a power integrated circuit to mend one of our aircon control boards. After some searching, I came across element14 Philippines | Electronic Components Distributor | Premier Farnell Group .
they are based in Manila. I contacted them and due to the small quantities I wanted, asked me to deal with their distributor in Mandaue - Access Frontier , www,accessfrontier.net Regretfully their website is being rebuilt at the moment.
Anyway, I emailed them (on 6th July) and got phone call in minutes asking me to confirm the part number. The items were not in stock but were in stock in their Singapore office.(I knew this from the element14 website as it shows stock levels and where they are!) They sent a "proper" quote for 390pesos including delivery, with 10/15 working days delivery. Paid money, got email receipt and note they would let me know when it arrived. Yesterday got text and email saying parts in and could they deliver today. Arrived at my door at 9.30am this morning! Within delivery time, correct parts and one happy bunny here!
Now, element14 are part of the Farnell group (UK/USA) so don't know if this made a difference. Radiospares in Manila did not list the part and just said "no stock". No offer to order in etc so they are off my list!
Jul 26th 2017, 7:09 am
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Re: Wow! An efficient Filipino company.
Thanks. I've found RS a little top price and not too helpful. Farnell has been a supplier I have used lots in the UK so will give this company a go. Really useful to know.
Jul 26th 2017, 8:33 am
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Of the 390pesos , 175 was the delivery charge! I still think a couple of quid each was fair value for here! Yes, I found RS overpriced and definitely not helpful. The contact details are Joy Alcotibo, Access frontier Technologies . email [email protected] tele 32 420 7818 and 345 0510. Address Unit 2 , Grand Arcade Building,A C Cortez Ave, Mandaue City , 6014, Cebu. Look up your part on element14 then call access technologies for small quantities - 10 pieces? NO MIN ORDER level.
Jul 26th 2017, 8:34 am
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Re: Wow! An efficient Filipino company.
Oh, delivered by motor bike courier!
