Ever been sold what you didn't ask for ?

[senko]

Mouser sometimes sends the wrong components out.  It's a pain, but they tend to be really nice about paying for return shipping and not making you jump through hoops.  Just keep all of your paperwork and check it against what you've ordered when the big box comes in the mail.

eBay is probably the shadiest place on the internet to spend cash and I've received whole lots of terrible AC128s (thanks, cherry pickers), almost-as-advertised trim pots and switches, and other assorted "mistakes."  most ebay sellers are aware the site is all about the buyers, so they'll compensate you if they really drop the ball. 

When ordering from China or Hong Kong, I do often receive the right ICs with bent or broken leads because of the inadequate shipping methods (an envelope and foam won't save your precious CA3080s).  But the price is right and the extra headache to deal with is not worth the hassle. 

[DavenPaget]

Buying from Ebay is SCARY honestly  
It's like the backalley of purchases when the only lamp goes out .
I don't know if the CA3080E is so something special or what , the LM13700 is a good replacement , NTE996 is good but not really good (too expensive) .