Restaurant Depot Access with KCBS

Hotch said:

buzd504 said:

blasting said:

It does seem like they are anxious to bend their own rules.  The lady that helped me was willing to issue off a business card.  I just gave her my company checkbook.  It's my understanding that the card is for life.

I think the reason they require a business license is because they don't charge sales tax - they assume everything is going to be resold and sold on the back end.

So, really, you as the buyer (end user) are actually (technically) responsible for the sales tax (in the same way you are responsible for declaring and paying sales tax for what you buy on the internet).

I always tell them it is taxable and pay the sales tax. Since the account is tied back to me, I don't want the State Tax guy to come knocking on my door.

You won't win a sales tax audit in Texas.

That's a wise move @Hotch.  I just got my KCBS membership to take advantage of RD and will do the same.  In PA and I would guess various other states, there is no sales tax on unprepared foods, but for knives, foil pans, and other necessities, PA would tax.  It's better to just pay it.

TexanOfTheNorth said:

RaleighGuy said:

Thanks for all the responses! I am going to check it out tomorrow, and hopefully pick up a packer for Saturday. Will follow up. 

Good luck. Don't recall seeing packers at the RD in Buffalo a few weeks ago, just flats. Although, as others have said, it is very cold in that part of the store; which may have influenced how hard I looked. Plus, I suppose each store could be different.

I've shopped in 3 different RD stores (Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington) and all have had piles of packer briskets. They had Choice, Certified Angus, and Select grades and all at very good prices.  These could be purchased individually or by the case.  They will usually special order you any cut of meat if you want something that they don't usually carry.

Shiff said:

TexanOfTheNorth said:

RaleighGuy said:

Thanks for all the responses! I am going to check it out tomorrow, and hopefully pick up a packer for Saturday. Will follow up. 

Good luck. Don't recall seeing packers at the RD in Buffalo a few weeks ago, just flats. Although, as others have said, it is very cold in that part of the store; which may have influenced how hard I looked. Plus, I suppose each store could be different.

I've shopped in 3 different RD stores (Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington) and all have had piles of packer briskets. They had Choice, Certified Angus, and Select grades and all at very good prices.  These could be purchased individually or by the case.  They will usually special order you any cut of meat if you want something that they don't usually carry.

Good to know. That Buffalo store (the closest one to me) is a couple of hours away. Not really worth a "day" trip for me to shop at regularly. There are also import exemptions that vary when bringing goods from the States back into Canada. If you're out of Canada less than 24 hrs. the exemption is zero.

RaleighGuy said:

I haven't been to RD in a while, but your prices are even a little better then my last trip there.  The place is great especially if you have a big party to cook for.