There are packing companies that air ship fresh lobster but they command quite a premium over the price at the wharf.
Years ago when I had a Sam's Club membership I noticed Sam's offered boxed previously cooked frozen lobsters for about $5 each (1lb lobsters) ... that was at least 25 years ago.
Yeah, having them shipped like that is pretty much cost-prohibitive.
Haven't been to Sam's for a few years, but I remember them having frozen tails, large and small. Don't remember the whole lobsters. Been wanting to go back, I'll have to check it out, if I do.
One trip where I flew out to Arizona I hand carried a box of a dozen fresh 1.5lb lobsters professionally packed in ice packs so I could put on a lobster feed at my Aunt's house. She invited a couple of her closest friends and the 4 of us had a great time. There was enough lobster left over to make a small lobster stew for two the next day.
Wow, that was so nice of you. Sounds like a wonderful feast. What a great treat that must have been for those Arizonans!
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