Why I shop via print catalogs in 2025
10 days ago
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- #product-comparison
- #print-catalogs
- Print catalogs offer more detailed product comparisons and faster navigation than manufacturer websites.
- Spax screws are praised for their Torx drive, strength, and availability, but their website lacks detailed product information.
- Print catalogs provide high information density with tables and technical drawings, unlike many e-commerce sites.
- McMaster-Carr is highlighted as a successful example of an e-commerce site that mirrors its print catalog.
- When no good catalog exists, using an LLM to extract and organize data from e-commerce sites can be helpful.
- European lumber dimensions differ from North American standards, adding complexity to purchasing decisions.