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The 86duino is out! (Announce)

posted by Oso2k, 25.11.2013, 22:08
(edited by Oso2k on 25.11.2013, 22:18)

> > I just walked through the registration process and shipping to
> California,
> > 93552, USA is $70 for one 86duino ZERO. Ouch!
>
> Well, at a $70 shipping charge, I'm out, unless I can find 10 people in
> Calif. to split the order with, which may be possible, but even $17 sounds
> high for shipping what is probably a 100g package at most. Perhaps some
> Ebay sellers will show up who will have ordered lots of 1000 and can pass
> the shipping savings along...
>
> I think there should be enough of a worldwide demand for a 512 MB version,
> even if it means only manufacturing 1000 units to start with. Judging by
> the demand for Raspberry PI, I'd say they should definitely offer it.

Maybe we could approach a company like Mouser or Element14 to pick up a large order.

I also asked DM&P directly if they offered volume discounts.

Complete thread:

• The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 22.11.2013, 20:14 (Announce)
  • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 22.11.2013, 22:11
    • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 23.11.2013, 05:56
      • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 23.11.2013, 13:56
        • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 23.11.2013, 18:24
          • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 24.11.2013, 14:17
          • The 86duino is out! - Zyzzle, 25.11.2013, 00:26
            • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 25.11.2013, 22:08
              • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 27.11.2013, 15:11
                • The 86duino is out! - Oso2k, 28.11.2013, 00:47
                  • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 07.02.2014, 15:39
                    • The 86duino is out! - RayeR, 27.02.2014, 19:13