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Cooked Thawed Small Whole Australian Rock Lobster $20 Each (Was $35) @ Woolworths

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Cooked Thawed Small Whole Australian Rock Lobster $20 Each (Was $35) @ Woolworths
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fchis on 11/12/2020 - 12:51 woolworths.com.au (9837 clicks)
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"Woolworths has announced a half price lobster sale in the lead-up to Christmas.

The retail giant will sell Western Australian rock lobsters for just $20 each, 50% less than they were this time last year.

The luxury seafood buy is a favourite across Australia, however high prices have meant it’s often too expensive to include in festive spreads."

Courtesy of 7news

Mod. From article: Woolworths’ new 1/2 price lobster offer will be rolled out from Saturday, December 12. Whilst the price is showing online currently, no stores appear to show stock. OP please do not remove the start date from the deal unless alternate information is presented.

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      • Takeonme on 11/12/2020 - 13:32

        Are you assuming their gender?

        • jv on 11/12/2020 - 13:33
          +1

          No, they just fill in the form…

          • kiteo on 11/12/2020 - 14:04

            @jv: ..after undergoing years of humiliating interrogation as to the appropriateness of their intentions and a requirement to perform the socially dictated carapace of the opposite rock lobster first.

    • ozy on 13/12/2020 - 07:18
      +1

      900grams
      40g of which is edible.

      • systmworks on 13/12/2020 - 14:39
        +2

        1000g / 40g x $20

        = $500 / KG of edible meat ? Ouch.

  • Phoebus on 11/12/2020 - 13:03
    +10

    They're very small.
    Mud crab bargains or GTFO

    • MattyD on 11/12/2020 - 13:26
      +10

      Grab The Fresh Octopus?

      • jayz on 11/12/2020 - 13:32
        +1

        Grouper Trout Flathead Oilfish

        • [Deactivated] on 11/12/2020 - 13:40

          Grab The Feral Oaf?

    • Tg147 on 11/12/2020 - 13:54
      +1

      I refuse to pay for muddies.
      I can catch them for free.

      Never tried diving for lobster's though.

      • Lectory LED Lighting on 11/12/2020 - 14:13
        +1

        Mind sharing some Muddies spots around Sydney area?

        Im gonna need an excuse for taking out my Kayak.

        • Tg147 on 11/12/2020 - 15:46
          +2

          Try the Hawkesbury.

      • Tunblor on 11/12/2020 - 15:01

        Easy when you find a good rocky spot, just need to watch out for the morays using their holes!

  • TEER3X on 11/12/2020 - 13:03

    How accurate is the website for stock levels, all Woolworths near me say "currently unavailable"

    • [Deactivated] on 11/12/2020 - 13:41
      +2

      Well don’t get snippy with us!

      • capslock janitor on 16/12/2020 - 01:32

        showing at 1 place for me

        WW stock levels were never that reliable either

    • RecalledItems on 11/12/2020 - 14:32
      +3

      Thats because it doesn't go live til tomorrow….

      • Munki on 11/12/2020 - 16:48
        +1

        But these lobsters are already cooked.

        • TEER3X on 11/12/2020 - 20:40

          Thanks jv

  • nfr on 11/12/2020 - 13:04

    Look tiny, are these export (Chinese) grade lobsters?

    • Phoebus on 11/12/2020 - 13:05
      +1

      The export grade ones go to China and Japan silly.

      • kiteo on 11/12/2020 - 14:05
        +6

        Have I news for you…

    • SF3 on 11/12/2020 - 13:16
      +13

      The ones "John West" rejects.

    • frozenkuku on 11/12/2020 - 16:43
      +7

      nope, exports are over 1kg, aussie only can buy small ones, crazy
      hence i won't be supporting this
      it's just getting really stupid that we can only eat good quality aussie meat and seafood overseas…and 1/3 of the price over there.

      japan keep all the good foods themselves, i don't know why aussie don't.

      • Munki on 11/12/2020 - 16:49
        +3

        Because the Liberal government.

      • kiteo on 11/12/2020 - 17:47
        +1

        Japan don't "keep", Australia "sells"…

        Who do you vote for?

      • dlovep on 11/12/2020 - 19:44

        Exports need to compete with other countries like Canada, South Africa and US, if you cant compete with quality and price, your market literally gone.

        Let's talk about global economic rather than politics…

        • kiteo on 11/12/2020 - 23:23
          +1

          I think politics has played somewhat of a fairly large role in global economics? Particularly highlighted recently in Australia's trading relationship with China and all that.

        • g1 on 12/12/2020 - 12:54

          It's the politicians that strike trade agreements. Can't separate politics and trade. Not unless you go complete free market. And politicians won't let that happen, so back to politics and economics being inseparable.

      • zombrex on 11/12/2020 - 19:53

        Because (most) Aussies are stupid and don't value high quality fresh meat and seafood. Hence why we export all our high grade products and import low grade. And it is not just about the price because as you mentioned they are often sold cheaper overseas than here.
        I was amazed at the super high quality cuts of meat in Japanese supermarkets mostly from Aus but also from USA and at great prices.
        The supermarket duopoly is also a part of the problem as they will drop lines and products ASAP to save cents on the dollar even if it means replacing with imports. And they also prefer to push high volume sales and make their profits there.

        • kiteo on 11/12/2020 - 23:06
          +1

          It very often is exactly just about the price, lol. Crayfish being absolutely case in point.

      • Tyrx on 11/12/2020 - 21:46
        +2

        You can purchase large lobsters in Australia - it's just most aren't willing to pay the price for it. You're going to have to go to speciality stores rather than super markets if you want good quality seafood.

    • Gal on 11/12/2020 - 20:08
      +5

      these parasitic suppliers have been overcharging Australians for years because they have been selling the bulk of their produce to china.

    • mrtin on 12/12/2020 - 11:14

      Australians I think don't want / not willing to pay the price that other nations want to pay. Other counties value and pay a premium for our fruit so why would the sellers want to sell to us? Eg would we pay $10 for an orange wholesale? Probably not. But others will.

      • robredo on 12/12/2020 - 12:02
        +1

        It’s worth thinking that maybe Australians would have more discretionary income if the issues of job security, housing affordability, immigration policy were being properly addressed rather than politicians just kicking the can down the road?

    • TEER3X on 11/12/2020 - 13:13
      +6

      Check your tag, we were all made in China.

  • Charlie Sierra on 11/12/2020 - 13:30
    +7

    Lobster for a lobster?

  • thydzik on 11/12/2020 - 13:33
    +5

    You can also buy back of the boat live rock lobster from Freo, above 500g for $20 each.

    Or Spudshed WA doing cooked 400g for $15 each.

    • bargaino on 11/12/2020 - 14:05
      +1

      Sounds small. What weight is a minimum size one? (76mm carapace)

      • thydzik on 11/12/2020 - 14:26

        "Commonly taken at about 8 - 10 cm carapace length (just over the minimum size limit), and about 0.5 kg."

        • resisting the urge on 11/12/2020 - 18:11

          They are likely smaller than 500g. Harris Farm have a special on atm, 350g ones are $23.99. Maybe the same, maybe better.

    • kiteo on 11/12/2020 - 23:08

      Yes, but you have to go to the back of that boat. It's always possible to grab a bargain with a great deal of footwork. Which doesn't always translate to a more economical lifestyle.

  • minicat on 11/12/2020 - 13:33
    +5

    They are too small. I rather buy from the seafood market.

    • Steptoe on 11/12/2020 - 13:36

      They are too small. I rather buy seafood extender.

      • pull the lever on 11/12/2020 - 16:21

        They are too small. I rather buy seafood enlarger machine

    • capslock janitor on 11/12/2020 - 17:26

      which seafood markets??

      • ozy on 13/12/2020 - 07:24
        -1

        The ones with rock lobster.

  • congo on 11/12/2020 - 13:37

    How small are they?
    Is there a minimum weight?

  • rhabdo on 11/12/2020 - 13:38
    +1

    Are these bigger than a prawn?

    • thestig on 11/12/2020 - 13:41
      +1

      These are bigger than prawns smaller than these but not bigger than the largest prawns.

      • striker5950 on 11/12/2020 - 16:03

        thats pretty small than, so like smaller than king prawn?

    • ATangk on 11/12/2020 - 13:45
      +1

      I once had a prawn that was almost 1kg in weight. (profanity) monster of a prawn, the thing was over 20cm long.

      • carwashhair on 11/12/2020 - 13:53
        +1

        Maybe it was a Probster

      • dsj1188 on 11/12/2020 - 13:58
        +8

        Prawnzilla. They are quite common in Japan. Often seen attacking Tokyo. Had to call Ultraman to save the city

        • WillKillfor5Cents on 11/12/2020 - 16:18
          +2

          are they sourced from the farm in Fukushima?

      • striker5950 on 11/12/2020 - 16:03
        +2

        20cm jeez, how did it feel? did you like it?

        • ATangk on 11/12/2020 - 16:04
          +8

          乇乂ㄒ尺卂　ㄒ卄丨匚匚

  • Hugh G Rection on 11/12/2020 - 13:40

    are these the ones that were stuck in china because they couldn't get approved to ship here?

    • Kamsi on 11/12/2020 - 13:46
      +2

      Nah, this is the one China rejected.

      • spackbace on 11/12/2020 - 14:03
        +2

        Not John West?

    • Associatedkendo @ Woolworths on 11/12/2020 - 14:00

      Those one wont be cheap in Australia.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/12/2020 - 13:41
    +5

    I’m here for the B52’s jokes…

    [Deactivated] on 11/12/2020 - 13:41 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • vaskothefrog on 11/12/2020 - 13:58
      +1

      IRAQ LOBSTAH!

      • spychiatrist on 11/12/2020 - 14:05
        +2

        Peter Griffin thanks you

    • T-Quizzle on 11/12/2020 - 14:52

      We were at Woolworths
      Everybody had e-Gift cards
      Somebody went to the deli
      And there they saw a rock
      It wasn't a rock…

    • coxymla on 11/12/2020 - 15:17
      +3

      If you see a faded sign
      By the side of the road
      It says 20 bux for a
      Lobb Sterr!

      • muncan on 11/12/2020 - 15:58

        Lobb Sterr, baby?

  • Dingleman on 11/12/2020 - 13:47

    Where can I buy cheap live ones in Sydney?

    • [Deactivated] on 11/12/2020 - 13:47
      +6

      Pet shop?

      • pull the lever on 11/12/2020 - 16:37

        Spearfishing at north Curl Curl?

    • capslock janitor on 11/12/2020 - 17:27

      Where in Melbourne??

  • DarkOz on 11/12/2020 - 13:50

    Whoa… much better than the $9 lobster tails from Canada/Brazil. These would be great with salads.

    • apey2000 on 11/12/2020 - 16:19

      $9 lobster tails? Where can I get those?

      • Drakesy on 11/12/2020 - 16:35

        Woolies and coles both have them, don't taste anywhere near as good though

    • pull the lever on 11/12/2020 - 16:38
      +4

      You don't win friends with salad.

  • SydneySwan on 11/12/2020 - 13:54
    +7

    These are sold per lobster so make sure you get the sales person to weigh them first. Mrs SS bought 3 and they weighed around 475g each but many only weigh
    around 350g. She had the sales person weighing them until she found 3 she liked.

    • DarkOz on 11/12/2020 - 13:59
      +3

      About $60/kg then? They can go lower I reckon.

      • ATangk on 11/12/2020 - 14:08
        +3

        Gosh these are tiny, much smaller than I was thinking.

      • TommyGun on 11/12/2020 - 17:37

        Interesting, heard this export saga on the news the other day. The lobster boat operators said their running cost is about $30 per kg, and they were selling off the boat for around $40-50 a kg (but that's probably for the biggies)

        • kiteo on 11/12/2020 - 17:50

          News reported the suppliers were selling 1.5kg live ones locally for $100. But they said they would have sold that to China for about $250 previously, no-brainer for them until recently.

  • Quantumcat on 11/12/2020 - 13:57

    How do you prepare them to eat?

    • Associatedkendo @ Woolworths on 11/12/2020 - 14:02
      +2

      Just grill with little salt

      Simple is the best

    • Xizor on 11/12/2020 - 14:04
      +3

      Crack open, eat.

    • Nugs on 11/12/2020 - 14:08
      +1

      My cats eat raw, but they are not quantum cats
      .

    • DarkOz on 11/12/2020 - 14:11
      +1

      Dice the meat up and toss them onto salads. Use the shell/head/claws to make real lobster soup.

    • tunzafun001 on 11/12/2020 - 14:19

      White wine, garlic, pepper, butter and dollop of cream!!

      P.S. - I expect these to be farm lobsters, which are normally pretty small.

      Might be better off with cray tails, or M.Bay Bugs at a per kg cost of eatable product.

      • Drakesy on 11/12/2020 - 19:32

        I think it's a bit early for the farmed lobsters to be showing up in shops. (It's about a 3 year maturation from memory)
        It looks like Queensland only started mid to late 2019 and Tasmania 2018

    • sav11 on 11/12/2020 - 18:32

      Already cooked so as Xizor said just crack and eat. Use some seafood sauce or tartar sauce if you want. Goes good with salad.

      • timhn on 11/12/2020 - 18:46

        Lobster bun.

    • ozy on 13/12/2020 - 07:33

      Boil in plain water
      Break open shell
      Remove the meat
      Crumb or batter and deep fry
      Serve with tom sauce

  • CyberMurning on 11/12/2020 - 14:16

    lobster is the new currency

    • eek on 11/12/2020 - 16:13
      +1

      What's the exchange rate between these lobsters and eneloops?

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