2026 Fall Oysters & Friends Subscription
Description
It's Oysters and Friends signup time!
This is a monthly subscription service - sort of like a CSA - that runs for five months at time.
Each month, we'll ship you a box containing delicious food, along with information about where it came from and how to cook it.
Boxes will generally have 1-3 dozen oysters (either for grilling, frying, eating raw, or all of the above) and 2-3 lbs of clams or mussels, plus three "friends," which is a general term we're using for fun items we source from our beaches, farms, fields, colleagues, and production kitchen.
The 2026 Fall Subscription runs from September through January, taking us from the last days of summer, through the crunchy leaves of fall, and into the depths of winter. We'll explore oyster flavor through the seasons, and mark the return of the rainy season with wild mushrooms, end-of-season wild berries, hard-to-find oyster varieties, roasted oyster recipes, and other treats from the sea.
Once you purchase this subscription, all subsequent payments will be automatically charged on the first of each month. Boxes will ship either the 2nd or the 3rd Wednesday of the month, depending on which week you choose.
| Blue Team Delivery Dates |
Green Team Delivery Dates |
| September 10th | September 17th |
| October 8th | October 15th |
| November 12th | November 19th |
| December 10th | December 17th |
| January 14th | January 21st |
⚠️ Proposition 65 Warning
Perishable Shipping Rates:
- Zone 1 Puget Sound & Portland: $10
- Zone 2 Eastern WA, Northern ID, mid OR: $25
- Zone 3 Southern OR & ID, Northern CA & NV: $45
- Zone 4 Elsewhere in continental US: $75
- AK & HI — $200
Free Shipping:
- Spend $175+ in Puget Sound & Portland
- Spend $200+ Eastern WA, North ID, mid OR
- Spend $300+ everywhere else (except AK & HI)
Non-Perishable Shipping Rates (USPS):
- Flat rate $8
- Delivery may take up to 1 week
We pack every order in insulated boxes with frozen gel ice and ship via FedEx.
Packages usually arrive overnight, but there's enough ice to keep things cool for up to 2 days (3 in the winter), in case of delays.
Signatures are not required for delivery
Delivery Timing
- Select your preferred delivery date at checkout (Tuesday–Friday).
- We'll ship with the goal to deliver on that date, but orders may arrive 1–2 days late due to factors outside our control.
- For less stress, pick a delivery date 2–3 days before you plan to eat the shellfish.
- Order cutoff: 6 AM Pacific for same-day shipping.
- FedEx delivery window: usually 4:30–8:00 PM, depending on location.
- Specialty items (i.e. seasonal boxes) usually have fixed delivery dates.
- Non-perishables ordered by themselves ship via USPS and may take up to a week. (If you order a t-shirt with your oysters, it'll arrive with the shellfish).
Where We Ship
- Within the continental U.S. only
- Physical addresses only — no P.O. boxes
- No live oysters to Texas
- Hawaii & Alaska: email us to discuss order options
Changing or Canceling an Order
- Cancel up to 8 AM on your ship date.
- Need to modify? Give us 24 hours’ notice to add or remove items.
Sending a Gift?
- Add a gift message during checkout if you like.
- Please make sure the recipient will be home to receive it (and put it in the refrigerator!)
Shipping to an Apartment or Business
- Confirm FedEx can access or leave the package safely.
- FedEx sometimes delivers in the morning, so ensure someone’s available at 9 am.
- If delivery isn’t possible (closed business, locked entry, wrong address), the package may need to be picked up at a FedEx location.
Our business is 103 years old (and counting) so we're definitely in this for the long haul — building loyalty means making things right when something goes wrong.
Our Happiness Guarantee covers:
- Damaged items during transit (please send photos!)
- Lost product from deliveries delayed more than 2 days from selected delivery date.
- Missing or mis-picked items
- Quality concerns (too big, too small, or not what you expected)
Depending on the issue, we’ll reship, refund, credit, or offer a discount on a future order, as long as you let us know within 72 hrs. Please see our refund policy for more detail.
If Your Perishable Order Is Delayed
- We’ll contact you if there’s a delay, and will work with FedEx to reschedule delivery for the next day.
- Don’t worry — your shellfish will just think the tide has gone out, and will be fine with an extra day or two in transit.
- When your box arrives, check the temperature tracking tab inside; it’ll confirm that everything stayed cold.
- Learn how to read your temperature tag here.
What’s Not Covered
We can’t replace or refund orders when issues are outside our control, including:
- Incorrect address or delivery date entered at checkout
- Orders not retrieved on the delivery date
- Lost or stolen packages after FedEx marks them as delivered
Still, we’re happy to help troubleshoot — just email info@hamahamaoysters.com