1912 Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charley Mahoney

BUYING SUPPLIES The question of buying stock is always an impor tant one, and it should be done in a business-like way. 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 will have to buy, to a certain extent, where you are told to buy. If you are a thorough business man you will buy from the man who can supply you with the goods you want at the lowest possible price, for, as has been said before, you are in business to make money, and one of the best ways to begin is to buy right. Of course, buying cheaply is not always buying right, unless you get the right quality. You 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. 65