OK, maybe I missed the intent, and may still be scratching my head.
No, I did not buy everyday items from them, as I was a firm believer in sticking with the suppliers that worked with me thru good times and bad times.
That said, needing items that the suppliers did not have 'in stock', or odd items was the prime WWG use. They also had a sales rep who would show up in person with 'deals', or to provide quotes. It worked with some sweet deals on 'bulk' quantities, especially lamps & ballasts. Everyday items were priced way above the suppliers, even if you talked quantity.
McMaster had the big advantage of stock, and delivery of hardware items, and fabrication materials that were basically....'we will order it for you and have it soon' from the suppliers.
I'm not saying that either of the above are sources for an EC to use for everyday materials like pipe, wire, boxes, etc.
