Yup,
Even "real" hardware stores are VERY high when compared to a "wholesale" fastener company. One-zies at hardware stores are easily 10x the price at wholesale. I can understand that as inventory at retail level is a total nightmare. I can imagine a marine dealer would hit you even harder than a hardware store.
Other thing is I wouldn't classify West Marine a "local" boating store. I was just in TN or KY and was surprised to see a West Marine store just like the one we have in Mpls. I was unaware that it was a national chain, but then again I have little reason to frequent marine dealers.
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Ross
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