They look at you like you have three heads if you come in without a
business affiliation. I had a friend who worked there and was trying to
get me some stuff. They hassled him until he told them the stuff was for
my employer. Yes set up a fictitious company, (they all are anyway) and
give them a Purchase Order and they will be happy.
Jon
ken.landaiche@nokia.com wrote:
>
> So tell me, how strict is Grainger about their policy of only working with
>businesses? My experience with the local outfit is that they are a little
>obnoxious about drop in business from private parties (me, that is). Do you
>have any tips about dealing with them? Is it easy to set up a fictional
>business to make them happy?
>
> I like the stuff they sell, but not their counter-side manner.
>
> Ken Landaiche
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