10-28-2016, 07:45 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-28-2016, 07:47 AM by the penguin.)
(10-26-2016, 08:01 PM)f350ca Wrote: A chap I know recently started doing field sales for Fastenal. He set up an account for a buddy that operates a small garage. They stock the bins and give you the bolt bin for free. A good selection of grade 5 from 1/4 to 7/16 was $260. Would guess there was 50 pounds of bolts, nuts and washers in the boxes before they went in the bins. May have him set one up for me. Check on line for a outlet near you.
Just ordered some hardened and ground shaft through them, same price as the US with exchange, no pimp fees.
A friend of mine has a deal with Fastenal, he gave them a security deposit, they gave him an inventory, they come in about every two weeks (or based on the customer's needs), restock the bins and sends them a bill, for what they used out of that inventory. Fastenal supplies the bins, the inventory, the service and also this opens the doors for them to sell you other stuff. Lawson and a few other offer similar services. They customize the inventory and service to the customer's needs.
That said, I hate Fastenal, they are over priced, their staff is constantly changing, most know how to run the computer, so the can bill you, but know very little about the products or even what products they sell. They deliver right to the job site for "free", a cost buried in the sales invoice. Boy I'm glad, I'm no longer bitter!!
jack