This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in buying or selling photographic equipment and supplies; office, computer, and computer peripheral equipment; and/or medical, dental, hospital, ophthalmic, and other commercial and professional equipment and supplies on a commission, brokerage, or agency basis for others through a sales force rather than through electronic means such as the Internet.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies; office, computer, and computer peripheral equipment; and/or medical, dental, hospital, ophthalmic, and other commercial and professional equipment and supplies--are classified in Industry Group 4234, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and

Bringing together buyers and sellers of goods using the Internet or other electronic means and generally receiving a commission or fee for the service--are classified in Industry 425110, Business to Business Electronic Markets.