Every product page on OnlineComponents.com shows live price breaks and real‑time inventory—both in our warehouse and at the factory. This article explains how to read the Price & Availability panel and what each stock term (In‑Stock, Factory Stock, On‑Order, Factory Lead‑Time) means so you can estimate ship dates and plan purchases with confidence.
Important Notes
- Inventory and pricing update every 5 minutes.
- All prices are shown in USD unless otherwise noted.
- Minimum order quantity (MOQ) and order increment apply to many electronic components—these are displayed automatically.
- Need a formal quote? Use Click for Quote and get a response in roughly 48 business hours
Index
I. Locate Price & Availability on the Product Page
II. Read the Quantity‑Based Price Table
III. Understand Stock Status & Estimated Ship Date
IV. Ordering More Than Available Stock
V. FAQs & Troubleshooting
Definitions
| Term | What it Means | Typical Impact |
| In-Stock | Units physically in our warehouse and ready to ship immediately. | Same‑day shipment if order is received by cut‑off time. |
| Factory Stock | Units currently available at the manufacturer’s facility. | Usually adds 7–10 business days to transit time. |
| On-Order | Inventory that we have already ordered from the factory but has not arrived yet. | Please add 1-2 business days to the estimated arrival date for processing. |
| Factory Lead-Time | Standard production lead‑time when no stock exists. Shown in weeks. | Item ships after manufacturing is complete; lead‑time starts at order placement. |
I. Locate Price & Availability on the Product Page
- Open any part number on OnlineComponents.com.
- The Price & Availability panel appears on the right-hand side (see Figure 1).
- It lists In‑Stock quantity, Factory Lead‑Time, and a Qty / Unit Price table.
- Enter the desired quantity and select Add to Cart to view real‑time ship dates.
Figure 1 – Price & Availability panel
II. Read the Quantity‑Based Price Table
- Each row displays a price break—larger quantities qualify for lower unit costs.
- Rows shaded in gray indicate the current price break applied to your cart quantity.
- Icons next to a quantity (📦) denote the manufacturer’s standard package size.
III. Understand Stock Status & Estimated Ship Date
- Immediate ship: If the requested quantity is less than the In‑Stock amount, you’ll see Can Ship Immediately.
- Partial stock: If your quantity exceeds In‑Stock but is less than In‑Stock + Factory Stock, the cart splits the order and shows two ship dates.
- Back‑order: If no inventory is available, the system displays the Factory Lead‑Time in weeks and the estimated calendar ship date (e.g., can ship 3/14/25).
- Hover over the ℹ️ icon to view any additional factory notes.
IV. Ordering More Than Available Stock
- Type the total quantity you need and click Add to Cart.
- The cart shows the soonest‑possible ship date.
- For urgent orders, contact Customer Service; we can often expedite partial shipments or suggest alternates.
V. FAQs & Troubleshooting
| Question | Answer |
| Why can't I add fewer than 10 units? | The part has an MOQ of 10 and must be ordered in multiples of 10. |
| Can I reserve factory stock? | Inventory is first-come, first-served. As soon as the order is placed, we'll connect with the manufacturer to allocate. |
Knowing how to interpret the Price & Availability panel ensures you always get accurate pricing and realistic delivery dates from Online Components.