Chocolate is tough to ship in summer, and can be difficult in winter too. I
forget what the actual word for this is, but what happens is that chocolate,
if kept too cold, gets that white coating on it. So you'd have to very
carefully pack it to create a cool but not cold environment. People don't
keep chocolate in the fridge, nor freeze it.

Diana

"K Barrett" wrote in message
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Thanks Ray. I guess it does add up.

K
"Ray B" wrote in message
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In winter, I add 1 or 2 heat packs, depending upon the size of the box.
In wholesale quantities, they're under $2 each. However, as they do have
a relatively short life, if the recipient is more than 2 days away by
ground, I upgrade them to 2-day Express service. With that, it might add
that much.

In summer, when I know the packages will warm up, I thoroughly water the
plant before shipping (something to avoid in winter). That evaporative
cooling seems to do the trick. I do not charge for that.
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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"K Barrett" wrote in message
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On another site I read a person wondered about shipping chocolate in
summer months. The factory rep responded that it cost $50 to ship a $24
order, so advised waiting till fall to order chocolate thru the mail.

Now, we don't wait to ship living organisms like orchids..... so what's
up with that?? Vendors commonly use cool/heat pads when they ship, and
I don't think they cost an additional $20-$25 does it?

K Barrett