Well, one way or another, we all pay them whether through the retailer or direct to a wholesaler like Grafs. Walmart of course has the advantage of selling a bazillion of everything including caps so our part of the fee is minimized but it’s there. Besides, I’ve done a few projects for the Walton kids and grandkids, (the family own properties in Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties.) and if I have any other options even substantially more expensive options I will spend money anywhere but there. Those acorns fell a long way from the tree…
One of my counter salesmen Ubers on weekends and during ski season. He’s made very good money with that. $500 for a trip from DIA to Vail…