Tips For Getting Fresh Lobster Shipped to Your Door

Many individuals do not realize how easy and inexpensive it is to have fresh lobster shipped right to your door. When you do have to exercise caution when dealing with live lobster, follow these simple tips and your seafood will arrive in great shape, ready for that gourmet meal.

Clearly understand the shipping conditions
Many online merchants and retailers will explain they are able to have fresh lobster shipped for your requirements within one day. While that is likely true, many companies will freeze dry the lobster and won't ship live lobster to you. Even fresh lobster lobster can lose quality quickly. Make sure your company of choice offers live shipping and that the procedure is detailed on the page. When you have any doubts, give them a call.

Understand the return policy
While getting fresh lobster shipped for your requirements is not too difficult, you do need to know the return policy of the company. Some companies do not offer a guarantee of the lobster arriving alive, and won't refund if your catch is DOA. See the fine print, and understand the proper procedure should you'll need to come back the shellfish for almost any reason. However, it must be noted that I have been getting this tasty crustacean shipped if you ask me for a long time, and haven't had an issue.

Check for Specials
Most companies will offer great specials on whole lobster plus sides and other great items, normally at a great discount. I have experienced packages many times before including 4 live lobsters of 1.5 pounds each, 4 filets (for the classic surf and turf), and even side dishes, for under $130 and complimentary shipping. Pricing that sort of meal at a restaurant and you are looking at well over $200 for that kind of meal.

Getting fresh lobster shipped to your house is a good method to celebrate a special event or to enjoy using in great soups and other dishes. I used these companies to send lobster for everything from birthdays to Valentines day.