BTW ... This is a VERY Good Thread...!
The biggest problem with generic parts, (Many that are made on the same machines and assembly lines as the name brands)... Marketing.
You can have a great deal on, ie quarter inch shut off valves.... but if you can't let enough folks know about it. Well you just are not going to move any...
That is exactly where eBay really shines... A very efficient search engine coupled with many sources, (individual adds)...
I do have sources for a lot of things, (and always watching to add more)... Unfortunately many of my sources are wholesale ONLY...
I do hope others will add to this thread... I appreciate other sources... :smile:KennyV