I wanted to finish off this thread. I asked RP directly if they use lab surplus, they said NO. I asked the persons that encenuated RP uses lab surplus to back up their statement, to which they have NOT. I think it's pretty safe to assume that RP does NOT use lab surplus.
I am pleasantly surprised to say my next (HUGE) order will be with Big Cheese rodents as they absolutely dominated RP in the price quote they gave me. Just FYI guys and gals,
JonV