Searching fusible resistors

[Bluejets]

Currently have a 220v ac LED driver with a pair of blown 400v capacitors which also took out an inline 15 ohm fusible resistor on the bridge rectifier input.
Searched around but found the replacement resistor options rather limited and expensive.
Intend to bin the whole box and dice but just curious as to whether fuse resistors are becoming a thing of the past given their scarcity and cost.
Have seen some instances where it is suggested a slow blow fuse and metal film resistor in series as a replacement.
The reason for the resistor I believe is to limit inrush as well as give a slow protection device.
Have used mov type devices before on small 220v ac motors for inrush limiting so maybe this is the alternative.
Comments..?

 

[Harald Kapp]

given their scarcity and cost.

?? See e.g. here.

 

[Bluejets]

?? See e.g. here.

Perhaps you don't mind paying $24.00 for postage on a 60 cent resistor but not this bloke thank you.

 

[Harald Kapp]

Perhaps you don't mind paying $24.00 for postage on a 60 cent resistor

I certainly would.
I didn't look at the postage as I read your post as indicating too high a cost for the part and I do not know what the postage is to your place. Of course, $24 postage for a 60 ct part is ridiculous.