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From: schuch@phx.mcd.mot.com (John Schuch)
Subject: Re: A price quote F.Y.I.
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In article <1993Jan5.022851.25813@news2.cis.umn.edu> rogers@staff.tc.umn.edu () writes:
>In article <1993Jan4.160700.28746@phx.mcd.mot.com> schuch@phx.mcd.mot.com (John Schuch) writes:
>>I got the following quotes for mechanical parts from 4 of the bigger
>>suppliers. I thought the net might be interested.
>
>
>I won't dispute any of your figures, but in the older BERG catalogs they 
>listed prices for everything and I picked a component line based on price.
>(and everything in the book was strong enough for my needs)
>

My BERG catalog is brand new. When I called for the quote, I asked them
for a price list and was told that they are not made available. Not offering
price lists to go along with catalogs is a MAJOR pet peeve of mine.

I'm also kind of impressed with McMaster's no minimum order.

My current project requires moving a 48 Lb. load so I figured using steel
drive components was a prudent decision. Next time I need lighter duty
drive elements, I plan on doing a simular price comparison. I'd also
be interested in hearing anyone elses results.

John


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