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Re: Grainger

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Subject: Re: Grainger
From: Rush <jdrush@enter.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2001 22:08:15 -0400
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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