[XCSSA] ATEX going out of business, electronics kits

[xcssa@xcssa.org]

Sad to see Atex go - thanks for the news... wish I had $$s - but 
sometimes "life is" and this is one of those times. 
-Kevin

xcssa-admin@xcssa.org wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> As an aside, I saw this cute temperature-controlled soldering station
> at Altex for $19.99.  It's cheaply made, but that's a bargain.
>
> And if you don't know, Atex Electronics is going out of business
> (offering 10% off) and I'm considering putting together and selling
> some kits of assorted electronic parts for people who want to tinker
> with electronics.  I also have books of circuits for hobbyists, and
> can make copies of any if you're interested.
>
> It has to happen fast, since Atex goes out of business on Friday.
> What I want from you is a general idea of your interest level in it,
> couched in dollar terms.  I'm thinking it should come to no more than
> $50-100 to have a kit with all the stuff you'll really need for the
> first several projects.
>
> I am of course going to compare the costs with mail-order like
> Digi-Key and Mouser, just to make sure that buying locally is worth
> it.
>
> email: solinym@gmail.com  subject: electronics