Using distributors worth it?

[ul_1973_tested]

Do wholesale distributors like Walters Wholesale, Scott Electric, or Mars Electric really give much of a better deal/ft of say NM-B than Amazon or Home Depot? (I'm wondering if it's worth the trouble...are we talking 1% price diff or 10%?)

 

[marmathsen]

For us right now it's about 10% cheaper through a local wholesaler. This fluctuates though. For several months or years at a time, the local suppliers may be more expensive than big box stores. For context we are a small 4 person residential only company in Seattle.

Rob G - Seattle