Had this question presented to me and thought I would just post an information thread for those who may have an interest someday.

As most of you probably know, AMSOIL products are sold exclusively thru independent dealers, but where you acquire the product varies. It can purchased directly from a dealer, or there are several types of accounts that can be set up by the dealer depending on your needs.
1. Preferred customer- this is just an individual account that allows you to buy direct at dealer prices. You don't have to contact anyone to place an order, just call or do it online.
2. dealer account-just as it states, one can become a dealer themself if so desired.

The two above accounts do have an minimal annual fee involved.

3. online store-you can just order direct either from the online store or from a catalog you may have. these are at retail prices

4.retail account-this is for a business that wants to offer AMSOIL as another option on the shelf(eg. parts store). To answer the origianl question, most any retail outlets can offer AMSOIL if they wish. There are restrictions on the size of the business and type of business, would just need to clarify with the dealer.
5. commercial accounts-this would be any business that wants to use product exclusively for their own equipment and not for resale(eg. construction, landscaping, fleet type businesses.

These last 3 cost nothing to set up.

These are the main routes. For more details on any of them, you can visit my site a www.thesuperiorsynthetic.com and click on purchase options. Any questions about them, just give me a shout.
Hope this is useful.
Heath

 

Thanks for clarifying that Heath.