they all ask that so they can 'market' more products to you. tell them whatever you want. im sure if you tell them personal they certainly wont lose a sale by refusing to sell to you. keep in mind if you are buying 'minimums', the price will be outrageous. especially shipping. the first time i ordered, the s&h was more than the product cost. its best if you can order a lot or find other people to go in w/you. many times if you order enough they will even cover s&h cost for you. also know that if its a finished product (i.e. pills,tabs)its more likely to get noticed by customs than raw material. good luck and keep in mind even raw materials can red flag customs.moral of story:dont risk more than you can afford to lose.