Getting the best pricing from big box stores

[Steven J.]

I've been reading some threads about rehabbers and land lords negotiating the best deals with the big box stores. What are some of your strategies with getting the best deals at Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Ace Hardware, Sherwin Williams, etc? Obviously, we can get the member card with the X% of savings but how do you build the right relationships with the managers?