Please allow me to rant, support your vendors!

[HRBS]

Jon,
I hear you loud and clear. You've helped me many times.
My phone constantly rings for "pricing" or advice.
By the time I invest the time and effort to get the best price from my suppliers, (you included) they wind up buying elsewhere. And most of the times over a few dollars.
I often have the same experience with my estimates. I try to be as fair and honest up front. I DONT leave anything out. No detail left unsaid. The "sticker shock" of reality makes them search elsewhere only to fall victim of the age-old "hook-line-sinker" deal where builders leave alot out only to surprise the customer later once the car is already apart. Then they call me looking for advice and to ask how to resolve there "issues".
They seem to forget the person or persons who made an effort to gather the all the information and pricing up front.
We've had our talks Jon.... and you know where I stand.
Well make it work one of these days.
Keep your head up... its guys like you who are appreciated by guys like me.