Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 37,674	$ 71,967
Trade receivables (less allowances of $6,868 and $7,764, respectively)	764,130	797,717
Merchandise inventory	416,753	396,124
Other current assets	25,442	23,507
Total Current Assets	1,243,999	1,289,315
Property, at cost
Land	65,821	64,691
Buildings	393,399	374,008
Furniture and fixtures	212,650	188,929
Software	76,906	76,906
Capital leases	11,463	12,546
Total Property, at cost	760,239	717,080
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization	(402,233)	(386,150)
Net Property	358,006	330,930
Other Non-current Assets	83,932	84,494
Total Assets	1,685,937	1,704,739
Current Liabilities
Short-term borrowings	71,116	42,562
Current portion of long-term debt	10,005	41,490
Trade accounts payable	555,868	614,004
Accrued payroll and benefit costs	109,250	117,965
Other accrued taxes	11,748	15,329
Dividends payable	0	12,943
Other current liabilities	61,315	51,289
Total Current Liabilities	819,302	895,582
Postretirement Benefits Liability	77,036	71,699
Pension Liability	167,223	136,668
Long-term Debt	1,990	10,345
Other Non-current Liabilities	20,170	19,051
Total Liabilities	1,085,721	1,133,345
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Outstanding Common Stock	310,008	257,630
Common shares subscribed	13,215	12,219
Less subscriptions receivable	(13,215)	(12,219)
Retained Earnings	453,770	458,139
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(166,814)	(150,364)
Total Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	596,964	565,405
Noncontrolling Interests	3,252	5,989
Total Shareholders' Equity	600,216	571,394
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 1,685,937	$ 1,704,739