dammitbobby
Active Member
I dropped off my buck on 10/7 at a newer processor in my area and chose a pretty basic package of tenderloins, backstrap, and the rest ground. They have a walk in cooler for weekends and after hours dropoffs and I saw there were only two other deer in the cooler at the time I dropped. I reached out to them on 10/11 to confirm everything and they let me know they'd have it done by the end of the following week.
Two weeks went by without hearing anything so I contacted them again on 10/24. They apologized, claiming they had been short handed and backed up but had set aside the next Tues and Weds to do nothing but process deer, and mine would be in that batch. They went as far as to say "worst case scenario" it would be done that Wednesday (11/1).
That date came and went and didn't hear anything from them. I had to reach out again on 11/7 and this time I let them know I was having concerns as to what could be taking so long, since all they're doing is grinding it up. They sent me a sincere response and let me know I wouldn't be charged for the processing. They absolutely assured me that it would be done by that Friday 11/10. I accepted that and was fine with it. They even sent me a text late Thursday confirming they were still working on my deer and to expect another text as soon as it was in baskets ready for pickup the next day. Of course, I have still heard nothing back.
I am wondering whats the longest y'all have ever had to wait for a processor? I'm also curious if the meat would even still be good after hanging in the cooler for over 30 days. Is there anything specific I should ask them about the condition of the meat when I finally do pick it up? Any insight would be appreciated.
Two weeks went by without hearing anything so I contacted them again on 10/24. They apologized, claiming they had been short handed and backed up but had set aside the next Tues and Weds to do nothing but process deer, and mine would be in that batch. They went as far as to say "worst case scenario" it would be done that Wednesday (11/1).
That date came and went and didn't hear anything from them. I had to reach out again on 11/7 and this time I let them know I was having concerns as to what could be taking so long, since all they're doing is grinding it up. They sent me a sincere response and let me know I wouldn't be charged for the processing. They absolutely assured me that it would be done by that Friday 11/10. I accepted that and was fine with it. They even sent me a text late Thursday confirming they were still working on my deer and to expect another text as soon as it was in baskets ready for pickup the next day. Of course, I have still heard nothing back.
I am wondering whats the longest y'all have ever had to wait for a processor? I'm also curious if the meat would even still be good after hanging in the cooler for over 30 days. Is there anything specific I should ask them about the condition of the meat when I finally do pick it up? Any insight would be appreciated.