I don't think there is anything illegal about any of that, provided only that they do not violate any anti-discrimination laws. Sellers, be they retailers, wholesalers or whatever, are, in general, free to choose who they do and do not sell items to, and what price they offer to each customer (which could be different for every customer!).I think the shady trading practices of wholesalers should be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading - there is clearly some pre-meditated fraud being attempted nowadays. .... At least B&Q and Wickes have open, honest and Transparent pricing policies, so you know what to pay before you enter their premises, unlike a Wholesaler! .... Noticed some big well known wholesalers never display prices on their shelves - they just make them up as they go along!
Kind Regards, John
