They may only sell to distributers or dealers.

Reach out to a few and find one who will take you under their wing.If you're feeling altruistic, another way to learn and get construction experience is to volunteer for non-profits like Habitat for Humanity.

There isn't even a thought or decision here... had they come to you with a heart tugging humanizing story at least there is a chance you might consider especially if you feel the circumstances extraordinary, or be upfront and honest about whatever hardship they are facing and perhaps you have a solution that works for everyone - but a threat? 

Reality is every group of humans has some bad actors.   

They are dealers so they only  one time moved or two if you count from manufacture to them to end buyer 

I contacted the Humane Society and the officer told me the dog was being neglected and abused. 

You can screen well, but as long as the human element is there, you could run into anything. 

I gave up -everyone has mine-utilities, credit card companies, NSA, IRS, bank employees, property managers, landlords, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, car dealers, airlines, DMV, apple, Samsung, etc. really think it’s safe?

This is long-term investing for us with a focus on stewardship, good business practices and with a dose of the human element.

We went back and forth on price and I talked him down by reminding him of the value of the scrap metal that he could haul off and sell to a scrap metal dealer.