Found out my local supply house has been charging me 30% more than the distributor 3 towns over

Last week I needed a new door operator board for a job in Akron. The usual place quoted $680. I had to wait a day for stock so I called around and found the exact same part at a place in Canton for $470. Same manufacturer, same warranty, just a smaller shop with better pricing. I checked my past receipts and I've overpaid by at least $2,000 this year alone on parts from the first place. Has anyone else found big price differences between local suppliers like this?

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grantmartinez2d ago

Yeah, my buddy at the supply house in Canton is way cheaper on everything. I drove an hour extra last month just to save $60 on a thermostat. Feels like they're all playing different games.

sam_thomas2d ago

Everything's a loyalty tax these days, car insurance does the same thing.