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VK3DRB:
Hi. I am in desperate need of qty 100 of Microchip's ATWILC3000-MR110CA for an engineering build. They are as scarce as hen's teeth, thanks to the unprecedented demand for them in medical (respirators).
We need them pretty urgently.

I found a website that looked legit that had heaps of them, at about half the normal price. It was top of the listing by Google Ads for the ATWILC3000-MR110CA. What could go wrong!?
https://www.infinity-electronic.hk/product/Micrel-Microchip-Technology_ATWILC3000-MR110CA.aspx

I sent an email and got a nice reply that they can help supply them:


Looks good, eh. Although I wondered how come they have them and no-one else does, not even Microchip. But I found this tonight...
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/infinite-electronic.com
https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/infinite-electronic.com

Thank goodness I have not sent any money. I notice there are some other similar websites with similar quantities out of Hong Kong all at discount prices.
Is anyone else aware this is a scam? And where can I get 100pcs of ATWILC3000-MR110CA?

Sal Ammoniac:
Any deal that looks too good to be true undoubtedly is.

wraper:

--- Quote from: VK3DRB on August 03, 2020, 12:42:08 pm ---Is anyone else aware this is a scam? And where can I get 100pcs of ATWILC3000-MR110CA?

--- End quote ---
Dunno if you already checked here:
https://www.iodparts.com/part/atwilc3000-mr110ca
And of course you can try alibaba or taobao. On Alibaba you at least have escrow service.

andy3055:
May be this?

https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/microchip-technology/ATWILC3000-MR110CA/ATWILC3000-MR110CA-ND/5322330

NivagSwerdna:
FWIW I've taken to using Microchip Direct after being very burnt by a too good to be true offer.

They have some ATWILC3000-MR110UA-T (not sure if that is close enough for you).. probably 2x what you hoped to pay

I've managed to get free shipping with a coupon that is google-able... MCHPWELCOME ?

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