It is embarrassingly difficult to get small numbers of PICs over here. I've got a tube full of 16f628A but I've got a couple of projects that need something different - something from the 16F7x7 family because I want three hardware PWMs and then a 16C782 because I want the switch mode driver.

I can buy these from microchip direct but shipping is ludicrous for just a couple of chips even if I buy some spares in case of "accidents". Any suggestions on some stalwarts I could buy to build my order up ? I know it's difficult because I've no idea what I might use them for but if anyone has got any recommendations I'd be interested to hear - or even alternatives to the 16F7x7 and 16C782.

Thanks, Andrew