I'm doing a little market research. A number of online stores sell beef, but only a few sell USDA Prime. Prime beef is highly marbled, and consists of the top 1%-2% of all cattle killed in the US. A 6-lb Prime Rib would be around 7-8 inches long, and could be cooked as a roast or cut into steaks and grilled. Looking at what people are charging, including shipping, it looks like they are pricing their Prime, Prime Ribs at $25-$30/lb or about $160 for a 6/lb package. Shipping on the product is roughly $35.
My question for you, is what would you pay, and would you pay for shipping to get it soon, or wait 6-8 weeks for a delivery truck to bring it to you for a $20 discount? A poll is coming soon, as soon as I can complete the questions. Some of you know why I'm doing this research, but I'd prefer that be kept among us. Thanks for your participation.