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Re: Sealed encoder group buy?

Along with the encoder quote, I got a quote for encoder cables. They quoted $7.30 each for part number CA-MIC4-W4-NC-2. (2 feet)

AndyMark sells CA-MIC4-W4-NC-1 for $6.30, and the CA-MIC4-W4-NC-3 for $10.

In the past, our team has taken the AndyMark cables and spliced on enough wire and the appropriate connector to run the encoder lines where they needed to go. We aren't interested in the cable directly from US Digital unless there was a significant cost savings.

I just called and got pricing on the 3 foot cables (part number CA-MIC4-W4-NC-3). For 1-9, $7.80. For 10-49, $7.30. For 50-100, $6.67.

It's not my intent to compete with AndyMark with this group-buy. I'm doing this for free as a service to the community. AM has employees they need to pay. If anyone wants CA-MIC4-W4-NC-3 cables, I would be happy to add them to your order. (If it turns out that the cables add lead time to the order, I would omit them. I don't want the ordering and payment process to go past one credit card billing cycle.)
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