Buying Clubs: How they work
How buying clubs work
Twice a year, Captain Nick Lee sells his Alaska catch directly to you. To get it to you frozen and fresh, we deliver in bulk to local pickup spots called buying clubs. You join the club nearest you, order online, and pick up on a set day.
The four steps
- Join the club nearest you Joining is free. Choose your club on the signup page and you'll be added to that club's email list. Signing up doesn't place an order.
- Watch for your order email Clubs run twice a year, in spring (usually around April) and fall (usually around October). When ordering opens for your club, we email you the pickup date, time, and place.
- Preorder online Pick from the season's catch and check out on our site before the order deadline. Orders are portioned and flash frozen right off the boat.
- Pick up on pickup day Show up at the set time and place, and your order is handed to you from a refrigerated truck. Bring a cooler for the ride home.
Why we use clubs instead of shipping to your door
Shipping frozen fish to one household at a time is expensive, and it risks thawing on the way. Delivering to one pickup spot per area keeps the fish frozen from the boat to your freezer, and lets us offer it at distributor pricing.
That's also why clubs are small communities of friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. We aim for each club to order at least 200 lbs combined, so the more people in your club, the better it works for everyone.
Don't see a club near you? Start one.
Clubs are open across the continental U.S. and in Hawaii. If there isn't one in your town, you can start it. Gather friends, family, or coworkers, aim for about 200 lbs combined, and we'll handle the rest. Starting a club pays off for the organizer too, and Nick will walk you through how.
Call Nick Lee at 206-854-9630 or email him.
Common questions
Does it cost anything to join a club?
No. Joining an existing club is free, and signing up only adds you to your club's email list so you hear about order dates.
When are the pickups?
Twice a year, in spring (usually around April) and fall (usually around October). Each club has its own pickup date, time, and place, and we'll email you the details when ordering opens.
How do I actually get my fish?
You preorder online, then pick up at your club's pickup spot on the set day. Your order is handed to you from a refrigerated truck. Bring a cooler to keep it frozen on the way home.
What if I can't find my city on the list?
Choose the closest club on the signup page, or contact us and tell us where you are. You can also start a club of your own.
What kinds of seafood can I order?
Wild Alaska salmon, halibut, black cod, Pacific cod, lingcod, spot prawn, and bairdi crab. What's available depends on the season. See Our Seafood for details on each.