Just rang RS Components (they of the electronic components fame) and asked for a catalogue.

They said I'd have to have an account and agree to spend a certain amount every six months. Or they said I could look at the website/CD.

I do enough computer crap and I want some paper! When you're unsure what you're looking for a paper catalogue is so much easier.

Silly sods.

Neil.

ive just been in maplin's and you have to pay 4 quid for their catalogue!
they can go and f...

have you seen the rs catalogue? it runs to six or seven volumes all together they are about 7 inches thick. they are much better to look through though i agree. shame theyre not easier to get hold off

they're hard backed as well, and come in a box to keep them all together.

i'm sure they like to advertise, but you can't go handing out half a tree, willy nilly.
we tried to get some for the dt department at school when i was in 6th form, and were politely told to go whistle. we weren't surprised when we figured out what we'd asked for.

tom

The RS catalog is huge and must cost a lot more than a tenner to make. It is seven volumes and it is at least 7 ins thick. I suppose they dont want to give it away to you for free to buy a few quids worth of bits.

Have you asked if farnell will send you one?

http://www.farnell.co.uk

I suspect the same conditions exist...

atb

steve

We get about 6 sets delivered at work every 6 months or so. Half of em get chucked out as everyone uses the website. I'll have a look round tomorrow and see what's spare. Anyone really wants a set you can have em for postage (or swap) There heavy though, 7 ish inches of A4

[Edited on 18/8/05 by Jonr]

Farnell used to give them out - I got a set when I called there. Imagine how many people would take a Maplin catalogue for free from one of their stores and then maybe go in and spend £10 - it just would not be worth it to them, their website is good though.