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Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« on: March 28, 2003, 03:40:14 pm »
http://www.cherrycorp.com/snapsample

Take a look.. a friend passed this to me...  it may be of use to some of us @ BYOAC.. an assortment of microswitches..

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2003, 03:45:23 pm »
http://www.cherrycorp.com/snapsample

Take a look.. a friend passed this to me...  it may be of use to some of us @ BYOAC.. an assortment of microswitches..

yeahhhhsahhhaa...free stuff.. :D

Thanks for sharing !  ;)

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2003, 04:30:55 pm »
Ooo gonna get me some free stuff!

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2003, 11:38:36 pm »
I'm all over that like Oprah on a baked ham!!! ;D

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2003, 09:24:04 am »
Hmm, doesn't look like the Canucks have a chance considering only States come up as a choice....

I tried to ship it to Michigan, Canada with my real postal code. Wonder what my odds of snagging goodies are? hehe
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2003, 06:42:11 pm »
I filled out the form a few days ago and today I got a phone message from a sales rep, he gave me a number to call him back.  I'd like to know if anyone has talk to them yet, and what the conversation was about.  

I want to make sure I say the right things to get best samples.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2003, 08:07:46 pm »
I filled out the form a few days ago and today I got a phone message from a sales rep, he gave me a number to call him back.  I'd like to know if anyone has talk to them yet, and what the conversation was about.  

I want to make sure I say the right things to get best samples.

I am crewed over! I am always online with my dialup; dosn't look like I will be getting this stuff.
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2003, 09:40:51 pm »
Well, I did the thing a few days ago.  I also signed up for a catalog while I was at it.  I got an envelope today with some papers/ads and the catalog on one of those mini cd's, but I still haven't gotten the free stuff.  Anybody got their free stuff yet?

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2003, 01:29:32 am »
Man this is music to my ears. I love free stuff. Thanx.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2003, 09:49:28 am »
nope have not got mine yet... Will let you know!

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2003, 05:56:26 pm »
I'm still waiting too. :-\

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2003, 05:59:36 pm »
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2003, 10:29:39 pm »
Got the catalouge today with a Mini CD and some documentation. No sign of free samples with me  :(
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2003, 11:51:56 pm »
Same here.  Got a catalog and mini CD, yet no samples.   I didn't even sign up for the catalog.  Sounds like a scam to get your address and ship catalog!!!
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2003, 12:31:33 am »
I got the catalog and the Mini CD as well.

I actually think I might buy some switches!!!
(No samples yet though)

As far as it being a SCAM, were you not scamming to get free stuff yourself?  ;D

I'll be looking through the catalog and waiting for my free stuff to arrive.....
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2003, 06:30:34 pm »
I jsut got my catalog and mini-cd in the mail today.

Me wantum fee stuffum!!!

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2003, 09:25:22 am »
I jsut got my catalog and mini-cd in the mail today.

Me wantum fee stuffum!!!

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2003, 09:54:39 am »
Word up dog.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2003, 12:08:38 pm »
I haven't received the samples yet.  Only mini CD and catalog.

Anyone?
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #19 on: April 22, 2003, 06:05:31 pm »
Only a catalog and mini CD up here in Canada.  Sure took a long time.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2003, 07:18:53 pm »
Got my catalog and mini cd today as well.

Maybe the dog sled has to make a second trip for the sample switches? I'm sure I could make use of any of the samples too!
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2003, 09:03:34 pm »
I got the catalog and mini cd pack...no free switches.

they are LIARS!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2003, 10:34:00 pm »
Let's revolt! They will see many an angry e-mail tonight! JK, but I still am pissed that they bait and switched like that... Okay corny puns aside; I am really upset.
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2003, 03:10:24 pm »
Just a hint wink wink.  I emailed their main email address inquiring about the status of the so called free switch offer and their PR department answered back within a day and said that they had been overwhealmed with requests due to a posting on one of those FREE OFFER sites but that they would put my switches in the mail this week.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2003, 11:34:30 am »
Just a hint wink wink.  I emailed their main email address inquiring about the status of the so called free switch offer and their PR department answered back within a day and said that they had been overwhealmed with requests due to a posting on one of those FREE OFFER sites but that they would put my switches in the mail this week.

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thanks BobA mine were shipped today.I guess sweettalking does work(a new idea for me)

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #25 on: April 26, 2003, 12:10:18 am »
i just signed up tell me when you actually get the stuff
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #26 on: April 26, 2003, 11:55:09 am »
Just a hint wink wink.  I emailed their main email address inquiring about the status of the so called free switch offer and their PR department answered back within a day and said that they had been overwhealmed with requests due to a posting on one of those FREE OFFER sites but that they would put my switches in the mail this week.

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thanks BobA mine were shipped today.I guess sweettalking does work(a new idea for me)

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #27 on: April 26, 2003, 12:02:05 pm »
Didn't get them yet.   Canadian border problems etc.  Takes alot longer to get here.  Will report when they arrive.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #28 on: April 28, 2003, 09:00:08 am »
I was showing a buddy of mine how my cab was wired, and he mentioned that he has TONS of cherry switches.. Apparently they are used in a lot of Xerox repairs, and most Xerox places just have butt loads of these laying around.  Call up your local Xerox repair man and see if they will give you a handfull or so.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #29 on: April 28, 2003, 06:21:57 pm »
Still no switches, but last Friday I got a second catalog and another mini demo cd.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #30 on: April 28, 2003, 10:18:26 pm »
I got my switches today.they come in a nice plastic box that has divided holding spaces kind of like a mini tackle box that opens on top and bottom.one side has 4 relays and the other side has one leaf type, two regular type,three really small type,and two toggle switches.Very nice for a freebie.


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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #31 on: April 29, 2003, 12:40:35 am »
I was showing a buddy of mine how my cab was wired, and he mentioned that he has TONS of cherry switches.. Apparently they are used in a lot of Xerox repairs, and most Xerox places just have butt loads of these laying around.  Call up your local Xerox repair man and see if they will give you a handfull or so.
Cherry makes LOADS of different kinds of switches!  They even make several different microswitches with different actuation forces.  I tried some that I bought from a regular electronics house, and they required more force than the arcade versions, so much so that quick button presses often didn't register.  I use those switches for Pause and Exit and such, things that I don't want activated with a light touch...

The bottom line is just because it's a Cherry switch doesn't mean you'll be able to use it...

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #32 on: April 30, 2003, 12:57:33 am »
I got my switches today... one leaf type...

cherry does leaf switches?
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #33 on: May 05, 2003, 04:18:58 pm »
I received my switches today.  No duty and no extra handling charges for free samples.  One switch is not a leaf but one with a lever on it.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #34 on: May 05, 2003, 11:00:00 pm »
got any pics of the contents?
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #35 on: May 06, 2003, 01:36:30 am »
Here is the case. Nice Plano double sided box.
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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #36 on: May 06, 2003, 01:38:11 am »
Various assorted switches.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #37 on: May 06, 2003, 01:39:09 am »
Magnetic switches and magnet.

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #38 on: May 07, 2003, 05:48:12 pm »
still waiting for mine......

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Re:Cherry is giving away sample packs of microswitches
« Reply #39 on: May 09, 2003, 06:43:32 pm »
Magnetic switches and magnet.

Magnetic switches sound like a good idea to map to your PAUSE key in mame ;)

you can have it automatically pause your game if you open the coin door etc.. hehe