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| - We have been Costco members for a long time. We had no idea these "business centers" existed. There aren't very many of them. This is the one (and only) in Phoenix. And this was our first visit.
First, the place is huge. Probably about 50% larger than a normal Costco. They have a lot of the same stuff here. There's also a lot of stuff they don't have that you'll find in the normal Costcos. But there is a LOT of stuff here that you wont' find in the regular warehouses. I can't even begin to list them all. Baking sheets of various sizes, silicone baking mats, rolls of butcher paper, thermometers and temperature probes, large packs of office supplies (pens, reams of paper), etc. Clearly catering to various small businesses.
And then there's the food. Huge bags of onions and potatoes, cases of mushrooms (sliced or whole), 40 lb packs of chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, great price...we grabbed one because we have a freezer!), cryovac packs of beef neck, beef shoulder, pork shoulder...10 lbs, 20 lbs, more. You want a whole halal lamb? They have them.
This place may not be suitable for everyone, but I can definitely see coming here every month or two for some of the meats, the prepared frozen items, and the sodas. Yes, the sodas. They have several varieties available you don't find in other stores, plus other beverages also. No alcohol, but who cares. Half-liter bottles of Coke made with real sugar. My wife picked up a case of mango sodas. I have little doubt this is where some Mexican restaurants get these sodas.
Like all Costcos they accept the American Express card, and this one has a gas station. I didn't see a pharmacy or optical center.
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