If you don't mind spending
quite a few green dollars, you can have a delightful Christmas dinner
of red lobsters from Maine, even if you live in California.
What's the cost?
Here are some examples:
1. $102.50. Cousin's
Maine Lobsters (based in California, but shipping from New England).
The price for 2 lobsters (1.25 lbs) is $70.00 plus $32.50 to ship to
Torrance, California. Cousin's is probably the most famous lobster
shipper, due to their appearance on Shark Tank. They were given a
deal and partnered with Barbara Corcoran to expand their lobster roll
truck business in Los Angeles. They sell a number of lobster
products on their website.
2. Dorr Lobsters. This
company is located in Maine and charges $60.00 plus shipping for two
medium (1.25 lbs) lobsters. But overnight shipping is free if your
order totals $100.00. So you could get four lobsters for a total
price of $120.00, or $30.00 each. This is the lowest price that I
have found.
3. Hancock Gourmet Lobster
Company. $122.00 for two medium lobsters. $70 for the lobster and
$52.00 for shipping. This company is also based in Maine and ships
live lobsters as well as dinners, samplers, and entrees. A Lobster roll
dinner for two is priced at $118.00, plus shipping.
These three companies seem
to be reputable firms that will give you a good product for your
money. You can check the internet for other sources.
Here's some things to
consider:
1. Not all lobsters are
created equal
Every company online
claims to sell live Maine lobsters, but in reality lobsters come from all over New England, and Canada. Lobsters are shellfish, which
filter water and their taste is in direct proportion to the water
temperature and quality. The colder, and cleaner the water, the
better the lobster. The best lobsters come from Maine, New
Hampshire, Massachusetts and Canada.
2. Know what you're paying
for. Shipping or Lobsters?
If you try to compare the
prices of lobster online one of the first things you'll notice is
that the prices are all over the place. Some retailers include
shipping, some retailers charge a flat rate, and some charge the
actual shipping cost. This can make it incredibly confusing when
trying to find the best prices. To find the best price, you should
calculate the price of two chicken lobsters (1.0 - 1.25 pound) with
shipping. This can be hard because many sites like to hide their
shipping cost until you're just about to finish the order!
3. Lobster price and
quality can differ throughout the year
New England weather, and
the life cycle of a lobster, cause the price and quality of live
Maine lobster to be quite different throughout the calendar year. In
the winter months, especially January, February and March, the cold
weather in New England hinders fishermen's ability to catch a large
quantity of lobster. As a result, the price is extremely high during
those months. The price is the lowest in the late summer and early
fall, when fishing is easier and the lobsters are plentiful. A
lobster also molts it shell, causing the shell to be harder and
softer at different times of the year. Lobster shells are the hardest
in the spring.
4. Check the store's
return policy because lobsters can die!
Make sure to check the
return policy before you place your order. Lobsters are shipped live,
and while they don't often die, it does happen. Make sure that you
can get your money back if this happens. Some websites only refund
the lobster prices, and not the shipping. You may even want to call
and ask what the refund policy is before you place your order.
5. Find out how the
lobsters will be shipped
Shipping is a large
percentage of the overall live lobster purchase. Make sure the store
you buy from uses a reputable carrier - UPS and FED EX are the best options.
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