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From: dillon@ucbvax.ARPA (The Sherif "Matt D.")
Newsgroups: net.micro.cbm
Subject: Re: SID Chips?
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Date: Thu, 14-Feb-85 18:29:26 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb 14 18:29:26 1985
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> Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase SID chips on the
> open market?  Does Commodore use any sort of distribution system,
> (Arrow, Hamilton, Hallmark, etc.) or must they be contacted directly?
> I would be interested in buying two 6581s, but all the distributors
> that stock 65XX series parts do not list that number, so it seems
> clear that there is no second source.
> 
> Any information would be appreciated.       (ADthanksVANCE)
> -- 
> Larry J. Huntley         Burroughs -(B)- Corporation
>                          Advanced Systems Group  MS-703
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   Sorry! Commdore has a policy of not letting ANYBODY but thier authorized
serivce dealers get access to chips. Even authozed service dealers have 
trouble... last I heard the Black Market price for REJECTED sid chips
was about $50.