Mmmmm…. Not in my case, maybe for some.
For me it is about practicality. I test every batch, buy primarily in kilos (sampled throughout the batch) and if a vendor has a 95% success rate with me and is low cost.
It’s a no brainer.
If the vendor quality drops, or ease of doing business, so does my willingness to buy from them. I’m very logical in the assignment of my dollars.
So even though my comment was tongue in cheek, I indeed do buy 90% of my raws through QSC. Long as he remains viable, so does our relationship.