I haven't done it with model railroading, but one way to get wholesale pricing is to start a small business in your field of interest. Just be sure to fully check out all the tax implications of doing so.
CG
I've found, that on track, MB Klein has the best pricing, with HONEST freight charges, not padded compared to other online dealers. Unless you have a friend in the business, I don't think it's going to happen. Can't hurt to ask. Worst case scenario, is they say no.
Good luck!
Neal
I tried to get a discount by buying 30 decoders at one time . Nope. All I got was 'our prices are aldeady discounted'.
I am seriously considering building a new layout, and the cost is daunting. Even with discounted pricing at on line shops like MB Klein, it is expensive. I cannot help but wonder if there comes a point where a retailer will consider further discounts for "bulk purchases". Of course, I can call or write to ask, and I eventually plan to do so, but have any of you had this experience and what is the result?
Rich
Alton Junction