Sorry, but if you have the ability to shop at wholesalers that means you have a business license to be able to do so. Which means you are deemed commercial, the regular hobbiest cannot walk up to a full blown wholesaler, walk in the door and buy full colonies for cheap.
Incorrect. Not saying this is the case with everyone but the old school thing with wholesalers was unless you are "brick and mortar" they won't sell to you. Times have changed at least in fl they have. I know tons of "hobbyists" that waltz in to wholesalers and buy whatever they want. Cash is cash. These said hobbyists may have a license obtained from state or wherever to cover their butt but nothing but garage sellers with frag tanks.