Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2010
- Location
- Monterey...
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.
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
No. They have case and individual pricing.
Looks like I got one less than 10 miles away in Long Beach. :thumb:
Do you have to buy meat by the case?
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.
I eventually got a permanent 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.
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.
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.