With money in the bank, Motrr set up a warehouse in the Bay Area to store and ship devices.

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Those who could afford the annual fee, could drive to a big warehouse in the suburbs, had two or more refrigerators to store perishable items, and could take advantage of a large house for storage of non-perishables, have been blessed by the benefits of lower prices.

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