Andy Peters wrote:

> It's great if you have
> a relationship with a distributor, but once they find out that you
> only want to build a handful of prototypes or whatever, they're not
> interested. There has to be a way for the small garage shop guys to
> get parts.


try this: http://www.arrow.com/
(o) Part Description
enter "acex" in the box
click (Search)

On page two there are qty=1 parts for under $20 you can order Online.
Ground shipping is $8

I have never used acex or online ordering,
but it looks like a viable option not requiring
any relationship with a distributor.

-- Mike Treseler