Are Steaks Online Any Good?

If you're like me, you might be wondering if you’ll receive a fresh piece of beef that arrives in a cardboard box, damaged by heat or starting to rot.  It doesn't quite work that way.  The steaks are thoroughly frozen and then shipped in an insulated, reusable cooler.  The cooler is filled with plenty of dry ice. Although the online steaks that I purchased for my neighbors last Christmas took about 4 days to arrive, the steaks were still frozen solid and in perfect condition.

Quality of Steaks Sold Online

It turns out that steaks online are actually very high quality pieces of meat that are an amazing 25%-63% off of regular in-store prices. These steaks that I bought online as gifts were gourmet style and would have been quite expensive here in town.  Some vendors who sell steaks online will also send you a free gift along with your steak. Gifts include things like burgers, seafood or cutlery sets.  If you're going to buy steaks online for Christmas this year, be sure to check out any incentives or bonus gifts. 

Specify The Shipping When Ordering Steaks Online  

If you're concerned about the steaks arriving at your home or place of business when someone is available to accept them and make sure they are refrigerated, when you order steaks online there is an option to specify the exact delivery date.  While not every online steak vendor will guarantee this option, many do and this is why steak purchases online are become more popular.

Shipping costs will vary.  Some vendors who offer steaks online will offer standard shipping, as well as FedEx or UPS expedited services. Extra fees may be added, depending on how soon you want your purchase delivered or if you have specified a Saturday delivery, for instance.  Depending on the season, some vendors will offer free shipping with your purchase.

Conclusion

In my personal experience, the online steaks I purchased still were less expensive than what I would have been able to get at the local grocer, even counting shipping. This is because even though the online steaks cost less per steak, they weighed more than the "expensive versions" available locally, were more tender and better quality.

"Are Steaks Online Any Good?" contributed by Bettie Larson