Recently I made a purchase at Newark, they have the Newark flat rate at $9.99. Then I received an email saying they shipped the items using UPS.
When I buy at Digi-Key or Mouser they have the FedEx or UPS option and it is $6.99, so Newark is getting extra $3.00 for each customer
2 or 3 day delivery is more expensive than $9.99 (Based on Digi-Key prices), even if this is the case I would like to have the option to select what service I want myself
Now if they are charging a $3.00 shipping fee for whatever reason, Digi-Key and Mouser don't do that.
So be aware, if you have the chance to buy from Digi-Key or Mouser, I will recommend you to do it, otherwise you will be charged an extra $3.00 on shipping
David DLC