A few days ago I needed an 8'- 2 tube HO strip and there happened to be a CES electric supply a few blocks from where I was working. I usually don't use these guys but the next closest supplier was over an hour round trip away so I gave them a shot.
I told the counter guy I needed a fixture and two lamps. He said the fixture was $75.50 and the lamps were $3.77 each. I thought this was pricey but I was willing to pay for the convenience. I told him to pull them. When he returned he asked if I would be paying with a credit card. I said that no I had an account. He looked a little shocked but looked up my company name and processed my order.
Fast forward to today. I get an email with the invoice attached. I opened it and my jaw about hit the floor. The fixture was $80.21 and the lamps were $4.88 each. I could not believe it. An average Joe homeowner off the street can walk in and get better pricing than an established customer.
Not really a question here I just needed to rant. My first call in the morning will be to them but I shouldn't have to waste my time with it. These wholesalers complain about being slow but they sure don't do anything to help themselves. I didn't spend a lot of money with them in the past but it was more than I will spend with them in the future. Thanks for listening - I feel better.
I told the counter guy I needed a fixture and two lamps. He said the fixture was $75.50 and the lamps were $3.77 each. I thought this was pricey but I was willing to pay for the convenience. I told him to pull them. When he returned he asked if I would be paying with a credit card. I said that no I had an account. He looked a little shocked but looked up my company name and processed my order.
Fast forward to today. I get an email with the invoice attached. I opened it and my jaw about hit the floor. The fixture was $80.21 and the lamps were $4.88 each. I could not believe it. An average Joe homeowner off the street can walk in and get better pricing than an established customer.
Not really a question here I just needed to rant. My first call in the morning will be to them but I shouldn't have to waste my time with it. These wholesalers complain about being slow but they sure don't do anything to help themselves. I didn't spend a lot of money with them in the past but it was more than I will spend with them in the future. Thanks for listening - I feel better.