I unfortunately can only go to homegrown. They are the only distributers with canna. Fortunately for me I receive a 25% discount.

I guess I've spent a pretty penny there lol
Sog has always been good as well but they don't carry canna. I usually go there though for my big stuff. I only get 15% discount here but with that they are alot cheaper then everyone around IMO.
Find me an investor and I'll open up a hydro store...I already know all of the distributors

let's just say inwouldnt rip you guys off like most of these stores do. A 100% markup is ridiculous lol
That is seriously a great idea.
I have always wanted to do a hydro store(s) that caters to proven growing methods rather than trying to pimp the newest item on the market to customers.
So many stores have failed in the last two years; this would be the only fearful portion of an investment.
Sad part is some of the successful stores dont know very much about growing at all... NOT all of them....
Pricing is a constant issue IMO, I love how grow shop sells a carbon scrubber for close two $200+ while on amazon I can get the same scrubber and and a 6' exhaust fan kit for $150, just imagine wholesale prices...
If you could get some qualified local growers together (im sure you could

) + decent prices, this would be a hot spot for patients..
Classes (with factual info and experienced teachers) could really benefit some patients, esp if AZDHS is not issuing cards come 2013.
I have worked with another member to create feeding charts in the past that mimic our styles; I have always wanted to give out free postcards with this info to curios gardeners, help them break through the ice.
You would not even have to stock the shelves to the brim either, just be able to take phone orders or online orders from locals and get it next day or 2nd day. If the store was dialed, eventually growers could have a schedule of when to pick up nutes every month or two, no ordering necessary on their behalf.