View Full Version : Need some Help Square Deal on Crabs-Chesapeake Beach/Breezy Point
family affair
07-23-2010, 05:59 AM
Bought a bushel of crabs from a retailer in Rockville last week. 1st thing I noticed when I took the lid off to check it was that it was short. The top of the bushel had 3” left until it was full however the crabs looked great with larges on top. I asked how many were in the bushed and they said 5 to 6 dozen. I thought with large crabs that’s not too far off. So I paid the man. Got home and after the top layer was in the steamer, the rest of t he crabs were small to mediums. I called and complained and was told that the bushels are sold as they are bought from the wholesaler.
I will be in the Chesapeake Beach/Breezy Point area Saturday am and wanted to know if somebody could recommend a place to purchase some crabs without feeling like I was ripped off. A Dock side transaction with cash would be great as well.
Looking to purchase 2 bushels of #1 or larges.
Thanks George
crabby and son
07-23-2010, 07:27 AM
Unless you know the crab dealer and buy from him on a regular basis, that's what you are going to get. Every one has their own idea of what a large crab is too. Buying direct from the crabber is the way to go but is not always possible. The crabber has his regular orders to fill from his steady buyers and will give them the best crabs. That's just the nature of the business. If the crabs are truly large you will have 60 crabs a bushel. I can give you the name and number of a crabber that sells a bushel of proper #1's around the area. Capt. Dale Griffith 301-233-6832............Gary
family affair
07-23-2010, 08:14 AM
Gary
Thanks for the info and will give Capt Griffith a call.
George
crabbyd
07-23-2010, 09:17 AM
George,
If he cant help you try chesapeake bounty in St Leonard just down the road from where you will be at. Will will take care of you. He grades tough from his crabbers. ;)
http://chesapeakesbounty.com/lively_crabslocal_oysters
crabby and son
07-23-2010, 09:21 AM
George, There is also MEL'S on Rt. 2 in Huntingtown. He has a roadside truck and pretty good deals........Gary
I have heard of people weighing a bushel of crabs to know if they are worth the money. Maybe someone can chime in and say what they should average.
stingray
07-23-2010, 11:25 AM
45# or so w/ basket
Lone Ranger
07-23-2010, 03:00 PM
Bought a bushel of crabs from a retailer in Rockville last week. 1st thing I noticed when I took the lid off to check it was that it was short. The top of the bushel had 3” left until it was full however the crabs looked great with larges on top. I asked how many were in the bushed and they said 5 to 6 dozen. I thought with large crabs that’s not too far off. So I paid the man. Got home and after the top layer was in the steamer, the rest of t he crabs were small to mediums. I called and complained and was told that the bushels are sold as they are bought from the wholesaler.
I will be in the Chesapeake Beach/Breezy Point area Saturday am and wanted to know if somebody could recommend a place to purchase some crabs without feeling like I was ripped off. A Dock side transaction with cash would be great as well.
Looking to purchase 2 bushels of #1 or larges.
Thanks George
Thats exactly what some do!!Nice Crabs on top.....Open it up and all looks great.......You're all pumped up for some nice big Crabs...Get Home.....Dump them.....WTF!!!.......Believe me the story of "Thats how we bought them" is B.S. !!! Thats HOW THEY made the Buschel up!!! Call Capt. Dale...GREAT Guy !!!!!! [Mike]
BowMovements
07-23-2010, 03:50 PM
We cull every bushel in front of the customer unless they are in a rush. That deal you got is how you lose business quick. Fluffing a basket is BS. Just sell what you advertise and you will have no crabs left at the end of the day! JMHO
Lone Ranger
07-24-2010, 09:50 AM
We cull every bushel in front of the customer unless they are in a rush. That deal you got is how you lose business quick. Fluffing a basket is BS. Just sell what you advertise and you will have no crabs left at the end of the day! JMHO
:thumbup: :yes:
crabby and son
07-24-2010, 11:47 AM
You can constantly be looking for new customers or keep the ones you have! That's business............Gary
Burchbeer
07-24-2010, 03:51 PM
Buy TF crabs and you wont go wrong.
Dale,Polecat(Jerry), Bayhead (Chuck), RJ(Rich) , Bowmovements (I love that handle), JBCrabs, and others I neglected to mention. You cant go wrong within the TF Crab Board Crew.
The big thing is to try to plan when you need the crabs so they can try to accomodate your needs.
Sometimes last minute works and other times not.
I need a beer. Buy for now.