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We Know: How to Buy Steaks Online
About Ordering Steaks Online
Most online meat suppliers specialize in supplying prime cuts of beef, the type that's more expensive even at the
corner butcher shop. Add to that the shipping charges, and the cost of ordering steaks online may be prohibitive. However,
you may not have a corner butcher shop, and the convenience of online shopping is unbeatable.
Tips for Buying Steaks Online
When shopping around for an online supplier of steaks, keep the following in mind:
- In the event of a shipping delay, how do they pack the meat to ensure it stays cold or frozen? Gel packs work well
as does dry ice. Some suppliers ship frozen, others do not.
- When calculating the cost, remember to include shipping.
- Inquire about special deals and if they have a membership club that offers discount rates and extras for members.
- Packaging is important. How do they ship products and protect the meat? Styrofoam or heavy cardboard with plenty of
packing material to protect the contents are two good methods.
- If the online supplier doesn't offer a money-back guarantee with their
products, the supplier should probably be avoided.
- Purchase in portions you're accustomed to eating. Suppliers should offer a selection so that you don't have to over
or under order.
- Combination packs are usually available so that you can order a variety of meat cuts and sizes. Some may even have
specialty meats as alternatives to beef.
- Grain fed animals produce an especially tender cut of beef.
Online Suppliers of Steaks
There are many companies that will accept online orders for meat and ship them to you, including:
- My Butcher: Offers prime cuts of premium beef, veal, lamb, and pork.
- Exotic Meats: Offers alligator, bear, antelope, kangaroo, Kobe
beef, and many other exotic meats.
- The Beef Store: Offers gourmet beef.
- Omaha Steaks: Offers premium beef, seafood, veal, pork, and other meats.
- Michael's Gourmet Steaks and Seafood: Offers steaks, seafood, and desserts.
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