> It was expensive, but that didn't particularly matter because the company made it clear they wouldn't sell to consumers or hobbyists. I created an LLC a few

> It was expensive, but that didn't particularly matter because the company made it clear they wouldn't sell to consumers or hobbyists. I created an LLC a few years ago to route my moonlighting consulting work through. Even if my need for it dries up eventually, I'd still probably keep it around. Single greatest benefit of having it is ease of access to the commercial and industrial supply chain and slipping through these sorts of "no consumer or hobbyists allowed" sales positions.