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joe2

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Originally Posted by Greg G.

Leon said:

wrote in message
ps.com...
Hi all,

I know to an extent all of you must have used one of these suppliers
in the past. How do you rate the two in terms of customer service,
price, and product availability. I am a former employee of WWG and
have always been curious of the customer's side of the story. Please
give any feedback you can.

Thank you,

I have never heard of Fastenal.
WW Granger?
A pretty good source for odd items. Customer service, that would depend on
which store you go to. Price? Go there as a last resort.

Boy, you got that right... Grainger sells at Suggest List. g
There is also a company called MSC, but I've never heard of Fastenal.

Sorry,

Greg G.

Ditto the suggestion for SMC Direct, by from them frequently. Service is good. Their catalog is worth its weight in gold as a reference for industrial supplies. Free, 8.5 x 11 x almost 4-inches thick, about 5000 pages. The prices are very good, fast shipping, easy returns.

www.smcdirect.com