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That being the case, it&#8217;s a good time for a bit of a refresher on packaging up your parts kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kit used in the video was a pretty small sample, but it is representative. Some notes to add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full reels, partial reels and Digi-reels (or equivalent) are also excellent ways to send components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The job identifier can you your Screaming Circuits quote\/order number (like 9999-9999), a job or order number given to you by your Screaming Circuits customer service representative or a PO number that we have been given and accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If reference designators get too messy, you can include a copy of your BOM and put the line item number on to component package. Just make sure to identify it as a line item number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For our Full-Proto service, we&#8217;ll take your parts in reels, tubes, cut strips or trays. 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