i came across a posting about free electronic samples
i was interested in the TS3001 timer they sent me 3 samples of the timer trouble i picked the wrong one which was a surface mount ,i think i need the talents Mr Spock to use them.
But its nice to get something free only took a week, i think you can pick what ever samples they are giving out and get a number of different parts.
http://touchstonesemi.com/products/timers