Valek Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Do you guys think it's safe to buy shrimp if they are shipped next day delivery with a cold pack included? Temps right now are in the mid 90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGlassBox Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I think at this time of year, the biggest unknown in shipping is how long the shrimp will be driving around town on the delivery truck, is the delivery truck air conditioned, and how long will they sit out in the sun or in a mailbox before the recipient can bring them indoors and out of the heat? I sell shrimp, fish and plants. And I buy shrimp, fish and plants. Where I live it can get really hot in the summer, and really cold in the winter. I also live at the end of a 750 foot driveway and running up and down the driveway every 15 minutes isn't very realistic. So at those times of the year, I alway try and have things shipped to me "Hold For Pickup". When a package is shipped Hold for Pickup, it will be held at the post office for the recipient to come and pick up the package. My post office is only a few miles down the road, and I'd rather drive down to pick up the package than worry about it being exposed to heat or cold for too long, or running up and down my long driveway. Although I surely could use the exercise LOL! I think using overnight shipping, and hold for pick up - they should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGlassBox Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Oh yes, and most experienced, reputable sellers have a "Live Arrival Guarantee". Check to see that yours does... Many sellers ask for you to contact them with any issues within 2 hours of delivery. I know it sounds harsh, but they do that to make sure that the recipient was responsible and didn't let the package sit out in the heat or cold all afternoon before taking it indoors. Hope this helps! TheShrimpBrothers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShrimpBrothers. Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 TheGlassBox said it all! Hold for pickup and you should be good to go. But I can be an impatient person, waiting for better weather is probably the most responsible 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGlassBox Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 I can be impatient too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 I live in Florida I send out shrimp every Monday and Saturday priority mail and cover all doa eith less then 1% doa TheGlassBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyzazz Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Good packaging is a very important factor in whether your shrimp will arrive alive or not. And when it's really hot out "Hold for Pickup" is a great option. All that being said, you can't account for boxes being crushed or shrimp sitting hot in a truck our outside somewhere for an extended period of time. Sometimes sh!t happens! As long as the seller has a DOA policy, you should be good to go. TheGlassBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGlassBox Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 3 hours ago, wyzazz said: All that being said, you can't account for boxes being crushed or shrimp sitting hot in a truck our outside somewhere for an extended period of time. Sometimes sh!t happens! Well said! All you can do is pack them as well as you can with styrofoam, insulation and cool packs and then it's up to the whim of the "Postal Gods" LOL! I've been fairly surprised that I've only lost 1 shipment this season, and it was in June before things really heated up. I've been lucky so far this year. (knocks on wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valek Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just got my TT shrimp, the seller did an excellent job packing them. Temp is in the mid 90's and the water in the bag was nice an cool. wyzazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGlassBox Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Nice packing job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyzazz Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Who did the Tangerine Tigers come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valek Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Aquabid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp Life Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Experienced shippers can ship in just about any weather. I'd just make sure your buying from someone with good feedback and a live arrival guarantee And looks like you did just that TheGlassBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valek Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Yep, excellent feedback and communication made a difference Shrimp Life and TheGlassBox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valek Posted September 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Well so far so good. Didn't loose a single TT. Very active shrimps compared with oebt's. I'm keeping a close eye on water parameters after my disappointing experience with oebt's. ILikeAsianBooty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeAsianBooty Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Did the packing come with a cold pack or just the green fiber and foam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valek Posted September 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 No cold pack, just excellent packaging by the seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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