302197 Wed Jun 14 18:32:41 -0700 2006 11 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1690232 All this lobster chatter gave me the idea of shipping two live lobsters to my parents for their anniversary next month. Can anyone recommend a good online source? What is a good size? 2 1/2 pounds? 3 pounds? They love lobster and have prepared live lobsters in the past. Thanks. Wed Jun 14 18:32:41 -0700 2006 0 Frosty Melon 1 1690233 the king of the hill for this is below, but at those prices you might be better off getting a gift certificate to the folks closest nice seafood restaurant. Link: http://www.lobstergram.com Wed Jun 14 19:24:37 -0700 2006 1690232 0 byrd 2 1690248 Thanks for the link, I will investigate. We (my sisters and I) have done the gift certificate thing ad nauseum for the Anniversary gift and think they'd enjoy this more. Plus they are in northern Michigan and a good seafood restaurant is not such an easy thing to find. Wed Jun 14 21:24:23 -0700 2006 1690233 0 Frosty Melon 1 1690235 I have shipped live lobsters from Legal Seafood many times. Just google Legalseafoods. They have some nice packages that include the pot, implements, etc and some with steamers. Always fresh (and live!). Wed Jun 14 19:43:55 -0700 2006 1690232 0 Emilief 1 1690238 Here is a company I have used. They are local to Boston. Link: http://www.fishermansfleet.com/ Wed Jun 14 19:54:27 -0700 2006 1690232 0 macca 1 1690257 I've had good experiences ordering lobster for my mom from Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound, where I used to stop for lobster on the way to Acadia National Park. I also gpt a recommendation (I think on Chowhound) for this place, but haven't tried it: http://www.hancockgourmetlobster.com/ Link: http://www.trentonbridgelobster.com/ Wed Jun 14 22:37:17 -0700 2006 1690232 0 jnovgirl 2 2689450 Second the Trenton Bridge rec: They have the best lobster I've ever eaten and they do a huge amount of shipping. Sun Jun 24 14:14:16 -0700 2007 1690257 11995 pikawicca 1 1690279 Although I've never mail ordered from the Boothbay Lobstermen's Co-Op, I've eaten there many times and really enjoyed it. They certainly don't lack for a big supply of fresh lobsters. Link: http://www.mainelobstercoop.net Thu Jun 15 10:01:25 -0700 2006 1690232 0 Scagnetti 1 1690288 Well. I think I can really help you with this...First, there is a big difference between a Maine Lobster and a lobster from L.I Sound Or Massachussetts...if you want to send the best without paying an arm and a leg to Lobstergram or Legal seafoods just call McLaughlin's Seafood in Bangor, Maine, or you can look up their website, at 1-800-222-9107 or 207-942-7811- I live here now and have sent their lobsters to Fl. and NY....never dissapointed ! Believe me, they will give you the best lobsters everytime, or they will tell you to wait a day or two until the new catch comes in...that is what you call honest service ! Thu Jun 15 11:53:19 -0700 2006 1690232 0 Jimmy 1 1690314 I like "Selects" which are lobsters in the 2-3 pound range. Chix are 1.5 pounds each. Jumbos are usually 4 pounds and up. Selects are the way to go. I like Sanders. Have a look at the link. Link: http://www.sanderslobster.com/home.html Image: http://www.lobster.co.uk/images/lobster.jpg Thu Jun 15 16:16:39 -0700 2006 1690232 0 Cheese Boy 1 1690410 I have used LOBSTER NET several times and have been extremely pleased with the quality Link: http://www.thelobsternet.com/ Fri Jun 16 21:26:55 -0700 2006 1690232 0 Phu Bai 1 1709578 Hey, don't forget Jordan Lobster Farms in Island Park, NY. They're at http://www.jordanlobserfarms.com. They do a big mail order business. We also just wrote about them yesterday, if you want photos. Nosher Sat Jun 24 02:12:27 -0700 2006 1690232 10751 Nosher