My point was, they could tell you the size and you could get them locally.
Yeah I know but since they sell them I thought it a little cheeky to ask them how I can buy them cheaper
Depending on where you are located and how fast you need them, I don't think it would be out of line.
I'm in New York and have had customers that i've sold rebuilt distributors to in the EU want to buy replacement tuneup parts. I tell them i'll be happy to sell and ship, but it would be cheaper to buy them locally and I then give them the parts numbers.