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Comment by pessimizer

4 years ago

Things that we have lost, part 3: The Small Parts catalog.

https://web.archive.org/web/20160323004150/http://www.smallp...

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mgdlbp  4 years ago

How about McMaster-Carr? Their catalogue, print and online, seems to have a very similar philosophy. Also: all but the most specialized items get same- or next-day shipping.

https://www.mcmaster.com/

  • HeyLaughingBoy  4 years ago

    I have to say that I don't really miss the McMaster-Carr catalog. Back when calling them on the phone was the only way to order, getting a catalog out of them was like pulling teeth. Things are far better now with online ordering: they'll sell to anyone.

HeyLaughingBoy  4 years ago

I may actually still have a Small Parts catalog around here somewhere from before they were swallowed up by Amazon. The last time I ordered from them the box said Amazon Supply and I knew the end was near.