I have been chatting with 80/20 today.
They suggested their preferred suppliers. Also, I tried the store there again and it's just slow to use. You can build a wish list but if you print it out, it won't list any details of your parts, like extrusion length.
And, no lots of seconds will be listed in their store. Guess there's no mistakes or cancelled orders anymore at 80/20. I got some great deals on parts that were long enough and just had to be cut for my use.
My first use of 80/20 was with a preferred supplier. After initial emails, I sent requirements and a 2d design for them to generate parts and cost. I never heard back. Didn't answer followup emails either. Just too small for them I guess. I won't go that route again.
Tried Grainger, made up an order and took it far enough to see how that would go. It was a 2.5 week time before I could pick it up at a Grainger location in downtown. Shipping by 80/20 to me on eBay as 3 to 4 days.
