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   Adrian | May 09, 2008 05:55am | #1

   http://www.richelieu.com  Major suppliers to the woodworking trades

    

   Cabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
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   Chucky | May 09, 2008 04:31pm | #4

   Thanks but they mainly sell to the trades like you mention.  As such I need to apply for an account and get a credit check before i can do anything.

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   wane | May 09, 2008 03:33pm | #2

   I know you said online, but give Preston Hardware a try, if they don't have it in stock, they'll get it!

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   Chucky | May 09, 2008 04:30pm | #3

   I've started using Preston Hardware a few months ago, and you're right, if they don't have it, they'll get it.    Unfortunately, the current item I need is half price when ordered from the states (maybe 25% off after S&H) and I'll get it next week as opposed to 4-6 weeks from Preston HW.   I still try to use them as much as possible though but i'm in a rush for this item.   When I purchase stuff, I try to use the local businesses (Ottawa, ON) first, national ones (Canada) second, and North-American third, even if it's more expensive to buy it here.  Also, shipping from the states is a PITA.  Not all of the online retailers use the USPS.  If they only go with UPS or FedEx, these courriers typically charge an unreasonable brokerage fee whereas the USPS does not.  The brokerage fee is to verify if there are any duties to pay and most of the time, there are none.