1908 The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S Mahoney

BUYING SUPPLIES

The question of buj-ing stock is alwnys an impor tant one, and it should be done in a business-like waj'. I am assuming now that you own your place and that there is no mortgage held by brewer or liquor dealer. In the latter event you wdl have to buy, to a certain extent, where you arc told to buy. If you are a thorough business man you will buy from the man who can suppb' you with the goods you want at the lowest possible price, for, as has been said before, you are in business to make money, ahd one of the best ways to begin is to buy right. Of course, buying cheaply is not always buying right, unless yotr get the right quality. \on may have friends in the wholesale business, but they may not be able to supply you with the brand of goods your trade calls for. Bear in mind that even though friend ship is worth something, your customer has to be taken into consideration. He knows what he wants, and if he cannot get it from you he will probably go somewhere else.

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