Big Cliff Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Posted June 18, 2015 I'm spoiled. I can just dial up my uncle and he can take a 1/2 hour drive to the cove. And how does he get them to you and what would he charge?
Mister G Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Just meet us up here and I'll buy whatever you and Sue order............ http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com/
ecmilley Posted June 19, 2015 Report Posted June 19, 2015 Cliff loblaws has agreat seafood counter with 3 deleverys a week from east coast. Not sure on pricing. But they had a tank full last te i was in
cram Posted June 19, 2015 Report Posted June 19, 2015 As far as I know they close the lobster season in the Maritimes for 2 months while they are moulting. The timing varies with the region. I know every time we travelled to PEI in July their season was closed. During these times you can still get fresh lobster but they've been stored in pounds and are losing flesh. Go to the other side of the island and the season may be open. I'm pretty sure they alternate seasons.
123chadder Posted June 19, 2015 Report Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) this thread put lobster on my brain so i did some research and found this place.......overnight shipping and cheapest i could find...... and i made an order http://www.lobsterworld.com/ Edited June 19, 2015 by 123chadder
cram Posted June 19, 2015 Report Posted June 19, 2015 btw - good for you, Cliff. Sounds just about perfect.
Big Cliff Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Posted June 20, 2015 Well, I've checked out all the leads and a few that weren't mentioned here and it works out that if you want FRESH live lobster delivered to your door here in Ontario you are going to be paying about $20.00 ea for 1 to 1 1/2 lb lobster (estimated on qty of 10)including freight. Tank lobster from Loblaws are going to run you about $10.99/lb unless you can find them on special and that can be hit and miss and the quality isn't going to be anywhere near that good. Now, I was just thinking that if a few of us wanted to get together and place an order...... the freight cost would come down on a per lobster basis as the quantity goes up...... Anyone in the Kawartha's area that might be interested? Here is how it would work: total number of lobster ordered/the total cost= your cost per lobster but you have to pick them up here on the day of delivery (would have to be a Friday afternoon/evening because Saturday freight would be extra. BTW, on an order of 50 cost would average $16.00 ea for an average lobster of 1.25 lbs. If you are interested let me know and I'll see if we can put it together.
bigugli Posted June 21, 2015 Report Posted June 21, 2015 And how does he get them to you and what would he charge? To be quite honest, I'm not sure. It's been a few years since I last flew in lobster. The Mrs does not like seafood.
SirCranksalot Posted June 25, 2015 Report Posted June 25, 2015 I've caught crayfish on the river here that are almost as big as some of those store bought lobsters! Let me know if you want any----you can have 'em for free! When I was still working we had a 'lobsterfest' on a Fri aft in June for a few years. We had them flown in from PEI and they came out to about $20 each.
pics Posted June 25, 2015 Report Posted June 25, 2015 There is a difference in taste depending on where they are caught.. well, that's what the fishermen in Cape Breton tell me.. St Paul island lobster was the best I've ever had.. of course I got it right off the boat when it came in.. they offered me a huge one that wouldn't fit in our pot so I opted for 3 in the 2+ lb range . Best part of it all is that they wouldn't accept any money. If I could get some shipped from there I would do it in a heartbeat.
BITEME Posted June 25, 2015 Report Posted June 25, 2015 District 34 Hardshells are the best lobsters on the planet no comparison(Cape Sable Island)
Mister G Posted June 25, 2015 Report Posted June 25, 2015 This reminds me on how to get a group of Italians arguing.........just ask where to get the best Italian sausage, then sit back and enjoy.
bigugli Posted June 26, 2015 Report Posted June 26, 2015 District 34 Hardshells are the best lobsters on the planet no comparison(Cape Sable Island) Gotta admit I'm partial to Fundy lobster.
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