Also they had to constantly give credit, and chase the people down for the money.
I bought from Mac, Snap-on and Cornwell thru the 80s & 90s and had great relationships with the guys. They'd give me some time on some of the bigger ticket items but i always kept my word on the agreement and i assume it worked out well for both of us. There were guys in the shops i worked in that would buy big tools and boxes then call out on the days the trucks came. Man i felt bad for them, but i guess you have to try and trust people to keep their word.
