Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an "Independent Electronics Distributor", and what service do they provide?
A. The Independent Distributor is in business to assist the buyer in sourcing. Parts may be discontinued, allocated, have long lead times, or simply be unavailable. With an extensive database of available parts and worldwide sources, the Independent Distributor has established and organized their business on being ready and able to support your sourcing efforts at a moment's notice. Independent distributors, like Earthtron LLC, help buyers to take that extra step in finding the parts that they need.
Q. How does Earthtron LLC differ from a "Franchised Distributor?"
A. Earthtron LLC business is to stand ready and able to support your sourcing efforts at a moment's notice. This means not only checking our own inventory but the stock of suppliers all over the world! A franchised distributor sources only within their own "stock" availability, leaving you out of luck if the parts you need are not available or the lead times are unacceptable. In addition, franchised pricing is based on factory pricing. Using Earthtron LLC avails you to the advantages of significant cost savings from worldwide supply channels.
Q. Should I use Earthtron LLC instead of a franchised distributor?
A. Calling Earthtron LLC very often means the difference between meeting production schedules or having a line down. In many cases, in times of market excess, we can supply many components at a significantly lower cost. Most of our customers use Earthtron LLC as a supplement to franchised distribution. Not happy with availability, pricing or lead times? Call Earthtron LLC and allow us to source on your behalf.
Q. How often will I use Earthtron LLC?
A. How often do you run into difficulty finding a component, getting it at the right price, or meeting scheduling requirements? Whether it is once a year or daily, Earthtron LLC is happy to assist you - and we guarantee a response to your request same day if possible.
Q. What are the advantages of using Earthtron LLC?
A. Earthtron LLC provides a value added service not available from your franchised distributor. With just one fax, email or phone call to Earthtron LLC, you initiate a worldwide search for the components you need. This saves you valuable time and effort by letting us do the work for you. Our screening program also provides the customer with the security of knowing the components supplied will be of the highest quality.
Q. Once I place a request with Earthtron LLC am I obligated to buy?
A. Absolutely not. Earthtron LLC understands the competitive nature of the market. Sending in a request for quote is simply that. It is not a guarantee or commitment to buy. With Earthtron LLC, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by asking for help.
Q. What about cost?
A. In today's electronics economy, pricing is very much a function of supply and demand. Earthtron LLC ability to source a "supply" will mean a better price for you. When requesting a quote, Earthtron LLC asks that you provide a "target price" - that is, how much you wish to pay for a component. This enables Earthtron LLC to stay within your budgetary constraints when sourcing.