Abrasha wrote in message ...
Ken Moffett wrote:
Loren Coe wrote:
McMaster-Carr amazed me today, they reshipped a
thermometer that i was not really sure i wanted on Feb
11. it was on my portch today, Sat, Feb 14. since it
came UPS, it probably was there by Friday eve., Feb 13.

the full story is long, i partially completed an
order for a glass tube thermometer some weeks ago, but
.....
this is one really "connected" company, and they do _not_
screw you on shipping charges. this one experience would
indicate their customer service is outstanding. it's nice
to have access to this resource, gratifying, in fact. ymmv.
my 2cents, and direct experience, --Loren

One thing that always bothered me is that they never list manufacturers'
names in the catalog. Sometimes I need more detailed spec's, than they
list, before I order.

On the other hand anytime I emailed or called them for the manufacturer,
they were very, very, very helpful.

I wouldn't trade them for any other vendor.

With MSC, you can also call and find out. For instance, products listed as
...... Abrasha http://www.abrasha.com

MSC is fine, too, imho. i have only ordered small $$ items from either
and have gotten catalogues from both. i think it if you use a business
name to order, you are more likely to get them (just my experience). --Loren