Our component quotations include not only the purchase price of the components themselves, but also international freight charges, customs clearance fees, procurement labor costs, and supply chain handling costs.
In addition, during the SMT assembly and DIP insertion processes, some components (especially those with small package sizes) have a certain loss rate.
To ensure smooth production, we will appropriately increase the purchase quantity, which will also be reflected in the average unit price. It may also be that the prices of electronic components are affected by factors such as exchange rate changes and global supply chain conditions. During short-term market shortages or when specific brands are in short supply, the cost will be higher than that shown on the reference website.
The prices of foreign distributors are usually based on the purchase volume tiers. If the customer's demand is small, the unit price will be relatively higher. We purchase under the condition of meeting the minimum order quantity (MOQ), and the cost will therefore fluctuate according to the quantity.
Suggestions:
1. If the project permits, you can appropriately increase the order quantity to obtain a more favorable unit price.
2. If you can purchase some components at a lower price, you can choose to provide the components yourself for in-house assembly (note that the freight, customs duties, and packaging costs need to be borne by you).
3. You can also communicate with our sales or engineering team to recommend alternative models to help reduce the overall cost.
4. PCBasic can also recommend more cost-effective domestic alternative brands based on your needs. We will confirm with you first before making the purchase.
