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Smoothsmoke · 05-02-2011, 09:20 PM

For the folks in So Cal. How does RD meat prices compare to Costco and regular grocery stores. I'm about to join KCBS and hopefully it's worth it.

colonel00 · 05-02-2011, 09:34 PM

Which location will you be visiting and how far of a drive is it? RD is usually cheaper and will carry a slightly better quality most of the time. However, for me its a bit of a drive while Sams is closer. So its a toss up for me as to which place to go to. RD is definitely better if buying in bulk.

Check the link below as well. You can look up your closest location and check their specials. Usually the meats of interest are listed.

http://www.restaurantbyclick.com/rd/state.asp

Smoothsmoke · 05-02-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by colonel00

Which location will you be visiting and how far of a drive is it? RD is usually cheaper and will carry a slightly better quality most of the time. However, for me its a bit of a drive while Sams is closer. So its a toss up for me as to which place to go to. RD is definitely better if buying in bulk.

Check the link below as well. You can look up your closest location and check their specials. Usually the meats of interest are listed.

http://www.restaurantbyclick.com/rd/state.asp

Looks like I got one less than 10 miles away in Long Beach.

Do you have to buy meat by the case?

colonel00 · 05-02-2011, 09:45 PM

No. They have case and individual pricing.

Smoothsmoke · 05-02-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by colonel00

No. They have case and individual pricing.

Thanks, just joined KCBS, all I have to do now is wait for my card to come in.

Big Ace · 05-02-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoothsmoke

Looks like I got one less than 10 miles away in Long Beach.

Do you have to buy meat by the case?

No you don't have to buy everything by the case, but you also can't just go pick up a single rib eye, you have to buy a 13lb rib eye roast @ $6.49/lb for Angus.

A for other prices, I just went yesterday(Fountain Valley) and picked up a Select brisket for $2.09/lb the sizes were between 13lbs and 19lbs. Also picked up Prairie Fresh cryovac ribs for $1.97/lb(these were $1.56/lb in September). Bone in butts around $1.59/lb.

Hope that helps.

Chris

propsync · 05-03-2011, 02:29 AM

Forgive my ignorance. The RD near me says business only. Will KCBS membership get me in? Thanks.

Professor Salt · 05-03-2011, 03:40 AM

I rotate among the RD's in Anaheim, Torrance, and Fountain Valley. The selection at each is a little different, and reflects the restaurant clientele in those areas. Anaheim is the So Cal HQ, so they have the biggest selection of meat of the three, FYI. The Long Beach one (the one off the 91?) is big square footage wise, but that's because it's combined with a Jetro.

Since you're in Norwalk, you should also check out the Costco Business Center in Commerce. It's got a bigger meat selection than a regular Costco, and is open for any Costco member.

Full Draw BBQ · 05-03-2011, 09:25 AM

You have to have a DBA or a business tax ID. I think the KCBS will get you in one time, but you need a resale situation after that.

Saiko · 05-03-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Full Draw BBQ

You have to have a DBA or a business tax ID. I think the KCBS will get you in one time, but you need a resale situation after that.

The KCBS card should get you in as many times as you like (at least that's how it used to work). You just need to show your KCBS card at the desk each time you visit and they will give you a daily pass.

Cast Iron Chef · 05-03-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Saiko

The KCBS card should get you in as many times as you like (at least that's how it used to work). You just need to show your KCBS card at the desk each time you visit and they will give you a daily pass.

I can be a struggle at times. I printed and brought in the page from KCBS web site. I eventually got a permanent pass. Don't need a business. I just have to pay the tax.

Saiko · 05-03-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cast Iron Cheif

I eventually got a permanent pass.

Same here. She realized her mistake after giving me a permanent pass and said ,"Oh well, just keep it". Who was I to argue?

Smoothsmoke · 05-03-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cast Iron Cheif

I can be a struggle at times. I printed and brought in the page from KCBS web site. I eventually got a permanent pass. Don't need a business. I just have to pay the tax.

What page? I can't seem to find anything that talks about RD on their site.

Smoothsmoke · 05-03-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Professor Salt

I rotate among the RD's in Anaheim, Torrance, and Fountain Valley. The selection at each is a little different, and reflects the restaurant clientele in those areas. Anaheim is the So Cal HQ, so they have the biggest selection of meat of the three, FYI. The Long Beach one (the one off the 91?) is big square footage wise, but that's because it's combined with a Jetro.

Since you're in Norwalk, you should also check out the Costco Business Center in Commerce. It's got a bigger meat selection than a regular Costco, and is open for any Costco member.

The Costco Business Center is OK, not great. They still only carry flats no packers. I do like that place better than my Norwalk Costco because lines are non existent.

NRA4Life · 05-03-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoothsmoke

What page? I can't seem to find anything that talks about RD on their site.

Are you a KCBS member? It is only viewable if you are a member and signed in.

05-02-2011, 09:20 PM	#1
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05-02-2011, 09:34 PM	#2
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	Which location will you be visiting and how far of a drive is it? RD is usually cheaper and will carry a slightly better quality most of the time. However, for me its a bit of a drive while Sams is closer. So its a toss up for me as to which place to go to. RD is definitely better if buying in bulk. Check the link below as well. You can look up your closest location and check their specials. Usually the meats of interest are listed. http://www.restaurantbyclick.com/rd/state.asp __________________ Brad [URL="https://www.instagram.com/bradsimmons00/"]Some of my photos on Instagram [/URL] [SIZE=1][I][COLOR=red]Proud owner of the PentaZero[/COLOR][/I][/SIZE] :whoo: [B][COLOR=red]WWWWFBBQADD[/COLOR][/B] [B]0 out of 1 members found this post helpful[/B] :thumb: “I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

05-02-2011, 09:45 PM	#4
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	No. They have case and individual pricing. __________________ Brad [URL="https://www.instagram.com/bradsimmons00/"]Some of my photos on Instagram [/URL] [SIZE=1][I][COLOR=red]Proud owner of the PentaZero[/COLOR][/I][/SIZE] :whoo: [B][COLOR=red]WWWWFBBQADD[/COLOR][/B] [B]0 out of 1 members found this post helpful[/B] :thumb: “I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

05-03-2011, 02:29 AM	#7
propsync Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-24-11 Location: Milwaukee, WI	Forgive my ignorance. The RD near me says business only. Will KCBS membership get me in? Thanks. __________________ What ever happened to the thick coating for that buoy grill?

05-03-2011, 03:40 AM	#8
Professor Salt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-23-07 Location: Orange County, CA	I rotate among the RD's in Anaheim, Torrance, and Fountain Valley. The selection at each is a little different, and reflects the restaurant clientele in those areas. Anaheim is the So Cal HQ, so they have the biggest selection of meat of the three, FYI. The Long Beach one (the one off the 91?) is big square footage wise, but that's because it's combined with a Jetro. Since you're in Norwalk, you should also check out the Costco Business Center in Commerce. It's got a bigger meat selection than a regular Costco, and is open for any Costco member. __________________ 1/4 of the Four Q BBQ Team I write for the LA Weekly, OC Weekly and professorsalt.com I cook on two WSM's, 22 1/2" Weber kettle, a Komodo Kamado plus UDS. Super-fast purple Thermapen

05-03-2011, 09:25 AM	#9
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