p snipped-for-privacy@postzzmark.net (p_j) wrote in
> news:1fxfb41.1k5pvpbbik7n3N%p snipped-for-privacy@postzzmark.net: >
> > Ernie Jurick wrote:
> >
> >> I'm retired and have no business connection now, so ordering from
> >> Grainger is out. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
> >
> > I think that Grainger has changed their policy. It used to be that you
> > had to have a tax id #, but the GF works a half block from one and she
> > picked up a respirator and some safety glasses for me without a > > problem. > >
> > It could be the special service for a special customer though ;) - I
> > dunno, but you could call and ask.
> >
>
> Yep, Grainger sells to the general public. I once ordered a $1.99 dremmel
> bit, with free shipping, and got a free Grainger flashlight/toolkit for
> placing the order. No business needed.
Apparently it depends on the state.
-- Ernie