with a big order. If you need $5,000 worth of electrical supplies, not only should you directly approach a wholesaler, you should
shop around for the best deal. The barrier is mainly there to protect the retail network set up to sell small quantities. In fact, a retailer may even give a worthy discount for a big order. You might be pleasantly surprised.
If all else fails, you can attempt to brazen it out by walking in
(appropriately disguised) and making an order at the counter. By the time the order is taken from stock and the paperwork is made out, the resistance is less and the wholesaler might just accept your cash. You should have done your homework: know the terminology, model numbers, types, sizes, and everything else
