What are the differences?  Who do I buy from to best support the site?

For example, I need a piece of Blackhawk gear (I know, but they are the only one who makes the specific belt I need).  LOTS of people link to the Blackhawk page, with varying discounts.  If the prices are close, which vendors, or class of vendors, would I duy from to best support the site.  Also, do they automatically know I linked from here, or is it best to make a note, say in the comments or special shipping instruction block of the order?

YMMV, but I utilize the Industry forums for the purpose of "saving" money on my purchases.

Anyone there contributes to AR15.com in order to be listed there, so buy from whomever has the cheapest price on the Product your looking for.... unless the someone on the EE has it cheaper.

Mike

Quoted: YMMV, but I utilize the Industry forums for the purpose of "saving" money on my purchases. Anyone there contributes to AR15.com in order to be listed there, so buy from whomever has the cheapest price on the Product your looking for.... unless the someone on the EE has it cheaper. Mike

I understand saving money.  My question is, prices being relatively equal, and I have the choice between, say, a dealer, an industry partner, and a site sponsor, which choice would reward AR15.com best?

Beyond the price, think of it as voting with dollars to show support, or a thank you.

I have done business with many companies involved with the site, Cav Arms, WES, C4igrant, ADCO, KKF, Total Silence, DVDTracker, and all have been top notch.  I have done business with a few others, Sable Co., Lightfighter, Legal Transfers, that I will pass on in the future. I wanted some info on the subtle differences of association.      

Thanks.