[Shop-talk] Grainger??

[scott.hall at comcast.net]

the grainger location near me isn't staffed with pleasant folk, but they sold to me like any other retailer.  but I did see language similar to what you mention in their catalog, I think.

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Doug Braun <doug at dougbraun.com>
> I see some stuff I would like to buy from grainger.com
> (they have a location nearby), but they say:
> 
> "Please be advised that Grainger is a wholesaler, not
> a consumer retailer. As such, we sell to other
> businesses. If you are a new customer to Grainger, you
> may be asked to provide business identification (U.S.
> Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), copy of business
> license, etc.) before we ship your first order."