How to Buy Maine Lobster Online

Just because you don't live in New England doesn't mean you have to forgo your taste for fresh Maine Lobster. With the click of a mouse you have the tasty crustaceans conveniently delivered to your doorstep within 24 hours. There are dozens of lobster sellers who routinely do business online complete with everything you need to serve your lobster feast. But before you plop down that credit card, there are a few things you need to know about buying lobster online.

Bear in mind that bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to Maine lobster. A one to two pound lobster will serve one person adequately. The meat will be sweet and tender, when prepared correctly. Bigger lobsters, say from three pounds or larger can be chewy and tough when cooked. This is why sellers package their product with fixings-chowder, steamer clams or vegetables to fill you up. That way you won't miss having more lobster meat.

All online shippers utilize overnight shipping in order to guarantee the freshness of their catch. That means you can order Maine lobster and have it delivered in time for the party. All shipper also allow you to order early and will time your shipment to when you want it to arrive. Lobster has to cooked live so sometimes it takes a bit of planning and forethought before your food is delivered. Make sure that someone is on hand to sign for the convenient delivery. Then make sure there is room in your refrigerator to store them right away. Remember Live Maine lobster should be cooked on the same day that it arrives at your door.

Lobster prices fluctuate according to season and supply and demand. The size of the lobster and shipping costs will also determine the final charge on your credit card. So it is always a very good idea to comparison shop before placing your order. Look at several online sites, maybe over a week prior to making your purchase. Watch the prices and watch the shipping costs, because some sites include shipping in their prices, others do not. Check out the extras, if there are any, included with your order. Learn about or ask about holiday specials or sales that the seller may be running.

Bear in mind that shipping companies may charge extra for Maine lobster delivery simply because it is so fragile and has to be delivered quickly. Some companies that deliver to your area, may only deliver on certain days, you will need to coordinate that with your plans. If after checking all this out, you find that the shipping costs are more than the lobster, you may want to rethink your plans about ordering.

One final thing to remember before placing that order, determine if your chosen seller has a guarantee. What happens if the lobster doesn't arrive in good condition or on time. Make sure you understand the fine print before making the purchase. If there is no guarantee or promise to refund your money under certain circumstances then maybe you will need to buy Maine lobster from someone else.


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