Really? I like Uline, for specific things. I don't deal with them much, but when I want certain things they have the selection I want
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I was surprised too. ULine isn't my goto by any stretch. But I've been happy with everything I have purchased from them. I find myself wondering what they all did to piss off @someidiot.....
someidiot
Well-Known Dismemberer
Since you asked...
They don't have a Calgary warehouse - only in Edmonton. So buying from them doesn't just mean not being able to pick up locally, but paying for UPS shipping on everything to have it delivered. I find their practice of throwing in my choice of useless "free gift with your order!" tchotchkes a little insulting. But in the end it's about their politics. I had no idea until I saw that cynical-phony-baloney-hillbilly VP give a speech in front of a wall of Uline signs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uline#Political_activities
For me, that's not ignorable or forgivable - it's boycott stuff.
They don't have a Calgary warehouse - only in Edmonton. So buying from them doesn't just mean not being able to pick up locally, but paying for UPS shipping on everything to have it delivered. I find their practice of throwing in my choice of useless "free gift with your order!" tchotchkes a little insulting. But in the end it's about their politics. I had no idea until I saw that cynical-phony-baloney-hillbilly VP give a speech in front of a wall of Uline signs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uline#Political_activities
For me, that's not ignorable or forgivable - it's boycott stuff.
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fatal-exception
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Uline is a great supplier.
In Saskatoon, Construction Fasteners and Tools is great, The Bolt Supply House is also very good. Who cares, most of stuff they sell is not made in Canada. It's all about where you can get the best price. If you are purchasing for your company, it's about getting the best deal for your business, which might not just be price alone. "Yes, I like golfing...."
In Saskatoon, Construction Fasteners and Tools is great, The Bolt Supply House is also very good. Who cares, most of stuff they sell is not made in Canada. It's all about where you can get the best price. If you are purchasing for your company, it's about getting the best deal for your business, which might not just be price alone. "Yes, I like golfing...."
Uline? no. Uline is a terrible supplier. It's not so much about where it's made or about the best price - it's what they do with their money. Their political contributions don't align with my political views. I deleted my uline account.
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someidiot
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It's an edge case. If the question is "why do/don't you like to deal with this company?", it doesn't make a lot of sense to reply "I can't tell you here."
I think it's acceptable to offer an informative one-line explanation, but not to launch into a discussion over it.
I think it's acceptable to offer an informative one-line explanation, but not to launch into a discussion over it.
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Fair point, but the rules are clear. Lots of ways to deal with it. Using your example, it DOES make sense to simply state that his reason is political. Anyone wanting to know more can pm the poster.
oddballracing
Lee
If nobody has mentioned this outfit yet:
I've used them for gasket and belt material on a few shop projects.
I've used them for gasket and belt material on a few shop projects.
Starlight Tools
Well-Known Member
Timmies is owned by a Brazilian firm and specialize in hiring Foreign temporary workers to get the discounted labour rates.
6000+ stores, 4000 TFW as of 2026. Owned by RBI based in Florida, Timmies head office in 130 King Street Toronto.
On August 26, 2014, Burger King agreed to merge with Tim Hortons for US$11.4 billion.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hortons#cite_note-13"><span><span>[</span>13<span>]</span></span></a> The two chains became subsidiaries of Toronto-based holding company Restaurant Brands International on December 15, 2014.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hortons#cite_note-14"><span><span>[</span>14<span>]</span></span></a>
Starlight Tools
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Tim Hortons is owned by Restaurant Brands International (RBI), a Canadian-American multinational fast-food holding company. While RBI is headquartered in Toronto and incorporated under Canadian law, its largest shareholder is 3G Capital, a Brazilian investment firm as per reddit
Haven't been to a Tim's since 2020, give or take. Maybe Joni and I hit one in Calgary last year or something but I definitely avoid them
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someidiot
Well-Known Dismemberer
Same here, more or less. I mean, when you need a donut and can't find anything better... But my wife's addicted to their Ice Capps (which are a terrible deal, usually half air, if 7-11 had a coffee Slurpee it'd be an infinitely better option) and their "French Vanilla Cappucinos" in the winter. Which leads to my next rant: There's no such thing as a "French Vanilla Cappucino". It's a complete fabrication to make a cup of chemistry sound posh and continental. There's only one thing that's authentically "French Vanilla", and that's ice cream. What differentiates it from regular vanilla ice cream? Eggs. So if you put eggs in your coffee, then I suppose you can make a "French Vanilla Cappucino". Otherwise, BOLLOCKS.
And it annoys the hell out of me that a majority-Brazilian-owned chain manages to remain emblematic of this country.
DPittman
Ultra Member
Ha ha I didn't even know new Gray tools could still be had! I am embarrassed of my ignorance. I have the odd mismatched Gray wrench from long ago and knew they were decent quality.
someidiot
Well-Known Dismemberer
We're all in for Chapman's now. Aside from just being a good company (see: Kept paying employees after plant burned down), and the (unconfirmed because I haven't yet seen a press release on the subject) report that with the present American fuckage they're going to now sign long-term supply agreements for fruit and nuts with non-US vendors, we recently learned that they aren't engaging in the same shrinkflation practices that others (inc. Ben+Jerry's and Haagen Dazs) are on their "pints".
This is actually a double-hit: When the container size drops below 500ml, not only are you getting less product, but GST kicks in as well. So if you continue to buy those American brands (and this hurts, 'cause I love Cherry Garcia), you're getting screwed twice. Chapman's is keeping theirs at 500ml so neither happens, and if we have to pay more for that, at least they're staying honest and not trying to hide it.
This is actually a double-hit: When the container size drops below 500ml, not only are you getting less product, but GST kicks in as well. So if you continue to buy those American brands (and this hurts, 'cause I love Cherry Garcia), you're getting screwed twice. Chapman's is keeping theirs at 500ml so neither happens, and if we have to pay more for that, at least they're staying honest and not trying to hide it.
I find it quite funny how polarized this gets 😀
I'm a snap on fan but mainly only make comments when people are anti-snap on
They ARE better tools but over priced and marketed that way