How to Buy Steak Online

What could be better than a prime cut of beef that is 100 percent guaranteed? Online stores will see that steak arrives fresh at your door and will throw in recipes to bring out the best of the beef.

Things You'll Need

• Barbecue Grills
• Prime Steaks
• Steak Sauces
• Wines
• Steak Knives
• Credit Cards And Loans

Instructions

1. Click on a Related Site, enter the word "steaks" in a search engine such as MSN or Yahoo, or click the boxes for "prime steak" in the shopping list below and choose the "shop online" option.

2. Browse the sites. See what kind of meat each offers, what cuts are available and (especially) what each company's guarantee is.

3. Compare prices, adding in shipping costs. Remember that prices may reflect meat of the highest quality; don't make price comparisons with bargain meats at your neighborhood supermarket.

4. Check the packaging and shipping method of the company. Some offer fresh steaks, others frozen. You'll need to treat each differently.

5. Order the steaks online.

6. Put delivered steaks in the refrigerator as soon as possible, and follow other storage and/or cooking instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• Because beef is a food product, you usually do not have to pay sales tax.

• Shop around. Online stores sometimes offer specials or freebies with your order.

• Cooking instructions can often be found at online stores, or you may receive them with your steaks.

• If you are not comfortable using your credit card online, call a toll-free number provided at the Web site and order over the phone.

• If you have any questions or concerns, call or e-mail the company before you order.

• Make sure the meat can be delivered when you are home - or soon will be. No matter how well the steaks are packaged for shipping, they will not keep well on your doorstep if you've gone on vacation for two weeks.

• Don't order more steak than you have room for in your refrigerator or freezer.