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: Built to withstand the rigorous temperature and vibration requirements of vehicle environments. niche often creates value. Currently
As we move into an era of haptic touchscreens and solid-state buttons, the physical tactile switch is becoming a niche product. However, niche often creates value. Currently, NOS (New Old Stock) switches sell for $2 to $5 per unit on specialized electronic surplus sites—compare that to the $0.15 price tag when they were in production. alps 2ap00437
It is most frequently sought after as a replacement part for popular Korg tuning devices and effects pedals, including: