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Having an online catalog has advantages as listed in Richard's email. But it's still nice to page through a real catalog looking for something you might have trouble describing. Now if they had an image search engine it might be more helpful.
BTW anyone want a J C Whitney catalog?

JC Whitney....That was before my time....LOL!  Haven't sen one of those in a while.

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Personally, I don’t have the time patience or eyesight to sift through a printed catalog of any sort; let alone McMaster-Carr.

Having their website and online app has so many advantages beyond just the speed of which to look something up. Invariably, I will blow a picture up to see every detail, including 3-D CAD drawings. So yes, I hope this gives you some encouragement Beyond a printed catalog as much as it’s fun to have.

Oh yeah, and ordering online is faster than any other company I’ve dealt with. It seems as though they are shipping by the time my credit card clears!!!

 
Yes the fime print does have its disadvantages.  I have ordered before noon eastern time and recieved it the very next day most of the time useing standard shipping.  So you're right they are fast on shipping.  Great company!