In no way was I degrading anyone for their career choice. There are many companies that sell fasteners since fasteners hold just about everything together.
Anyone that has worked for family knows it isn't a real job, no matter what they pay.
If that is the way I came across about gauman2, I am sorry. That was never my attempt.
Now, lets look at the difference between a place that sells Stainless Steel fasteners and a speciality shop.
Home Depot and Lowes sells stainless steel nuts and bolts. I can pretty much guarentee that they will have EVERYTHING you don't need and nothing you do need. If you luck out and find the size you want, they will have everything, except one thing so you are unable to finish the project.
A speciality shop sells stainless steel fasteners of all shapes and sizes. If they don't have it,. they can get it within a day or two.
If you wanted a place that sells stainless steel bolts, go to Home Depot. You are not going to get what you need, but they sell them. So, if I worked at Home Depot, I could say I work at a place that sells stainless steel nuts and bolts and I would be 100% correct.
Ask 90% of fastener houses for a metric bolt in stainless steel and you are not going to get it.
Tom