>>Now there's the deli section (where they probably keep the abbreviated delicatessen), where they'll slice it for you in any amount you want, but it just takes too long to wait, and the sliced stuff doesn't hold too well in the fridge (either gets too dry or develops the same sticky film all over).
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>The store where I shop has a kiosk at the entry where you can order what you want from the deli and they'll get it ready while you shop.
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>This store also uses ziploc-type plastic bags. I find the deli meat and cheese keeps quite well. I buy half a pound of Dietz & Watson London Broil roast beef each week for my lunches; I get four sandwiches out of that. (Yeah, I know most people want more than 2 oz. on a sandwich, but I'm trying to eat carefully.)

2 ounces? No wonder your taste buds have atrophied. Your taste buds aren't dying due to age, they're committing suicide out of boredom. ;)