Does anyone here buy fasteners in bulk, or just what is needed for each job? I have accounts with a couple fastener vendors and buy in bulk when I need large qty for something, but I had always purchased small packs of stuff I don't use tons of.
I just realized exactly how much money I have been wasting buying small boxes of bolts, nuts, and washers. I had run out of 1/4" fender washers and grabbed a pack at the supply house with some other material. Was going over the invoice and realized I paid over $9.00 for a 50 pack. Then I looked at pricing from one of the fastener vendors. $78.00 for a box of 2300. So for the cost of 8 of these little packs I would have the equivalent of 46 packs. Time to dedicate a little more space (and money) to fastener inventory and purchase cases of everything that is frequently used.
I just realized exactly how much money I have been wasting buying small boxes of bolts, nuts, and washers. I had run out of 1/4" fender washers and grabbed a pack at the supply house with some other material. Was going over the invoice and realized I paid over $9.00 for a 50 pack. Then I looked at pricing from one of the fastener vendors. $78.00 for a box of 2300. So for the cost of 8 of these little packs I would have the equivalent of 46 packs. Time to dedicate a little more space (and money) to fastener inventory and purchase cases of everything that is frequently used.