Kinda odd that he never spoke to you again. Unless he really didn't want your business(he had a really good deal somewhere and threw you off by mentioning Digi-Key), or was just plain embarrased.
I think he was embarrassed that I told him small repair shop buys from Digi-Key, but it is true. If I need 5 capacitors I'll most definitely buy from Digi-Key, Mouser or Newark.