Hi David, If you work for a state or federally funded institution it is illegal in the extreme to make a profit on 'reselling' to your employer. I dealt with dozens of 'vendors' and although I paid retail for many items I could usually find someplace that would sell for less if I knew which make and model of something I wanted. Lumber, screws, nuts, bolts, chemicals, common hardware or household items I paid retail for since I never used enough of any one item to warrant finding a discount. Every piano supply house sells to institutions at the same price as I would pay. Some university approved vendors were more expensive on many items I could at Home Depot or OfficeMax or computer discount houses. I am good at finding discount places. Rutgers had no problem reimbursing for sales taxes on any time up to about $59.00. After that they requested I provide a copy of their tax exempt status. Newton
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