Hey, Fat Boy. I have started using them for limited number of items. Their pricing is just a little lower at the nearest store as compared to my primary vendor. They are 65 miles away, so I only justify it when I am going to be in Atlanta anyway. They actually ahve a couple products that I just cannot get through USFoods, so it works out. Hard goods are same or slightly higher . . . . paper and foam are big savings for me. It is a great benefit to be able to see the meat before I buy it. They carry Stanislaus and some Escalon products, too.
You can get set up for online access to search/see a database style of what they have. No pictures, and very limited descriptions. You can use their interface to print a shopping list to take with you.
The in-store experience is inconsistent for me. If the item is not on the shelf, it is difficult to find out if it is in overhead stock. They are willing, just not overly encumbered with labor costs sometimes. The people are quite helpful when you and one to talk to. I’ve gone in to find they were ‘out’ of my tomatoes only to find later, when I called back about next shipment, they just hadn’t been placed on the shelf yet. All in all, it is worth getting a day to go check them out and try to talk to a management type about their business and your needs. You may get some help and establish a useful relationship if you move some volume.
