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Old 11-27-2018, 02:11 PM
 
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I use to buy swiss colony chocolates and dips for a girl at work when I drew her name . The one guy that I drew a name for well I got him a sausage and cheese gift set and he returned it to me and told me someone had told him that I really could not afford that so he asked me if I could return it and just get him a coffee mug at the first of the year . I was so embarrassed that I have never ordered swiss colony again . But we used to order from them a lot.
Swiss Colony was the big place to order from throughout my childhood. I think the quality has gone downhill somewhat though in recent years.

I would probably go with Harry & David's these days if they're still around - still sad they closed their retail locations.
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Old 11-27-2018, 02:22 PM
 
Location: PA
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It's not cheap but, Edwards Ham does an excellent job if you like Virginia ham and other cured meats: https://www.edwardsvaham.com/
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Old 11-27-2018, 02:29 PM
 
Location: Lakeside
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We love Burgers Smokehouse for awesome sugar cured hams and the like. They sell individually wrapped slices too.
https://www.smokehouse.com
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Old 11-27-2018, 02:33 PM
 
Location: Upstate NY 🇺🇸
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I use to buy swiss colony chocolates and dips for a girl at work when I drew her name . The one guy that I drew a name for well I got him a sausage and cheese gift set and he returned it to me and told me someone had told him that I really could not afford that so he asked me if I could return it and just get him a coffee mug at the first of the year . I was so embarrassed that I have never ordered swiss colony again . But we used to order from them a lot.

OMG what a dolt. For crying out loud, you'd already gotten it and given it to him. And don't get me started on the "someone" troublemaker!

And BTW, I remember Swiss Colony. I don't know what they're like now, but they used to have quality offerings.

Same with Collin St. Bakery. We used to give and receive delicious pies around holiday time. I hear they're not as good anymore.
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Old 11-27-2018, 03:33 PM
 
Location: Nantahala National Forest, NC
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Yes, Swiss Colony and Hickory Farms when I was growing up...
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Old 11-27-2018, 05:06 PM
 
Location: Islip,NY
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White oak Pastures for meats especially hard to find stuff that grocery stores don't carry like Lamb Kidneys
Swiss Colony
Omaha Steaks (I don't like them so I finally told my brother to stop sending it to me LOL) I don't care for their meats
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Old 11-27-2018, 10:11 PM
 
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Swiss Colony was the big place to order from throughout my childhood. I think the quality has gone downhill somewhat though in recent years.

I would probably go with Harry & David's these days if they're still around - still sad they closed their retail locations.
Harry & David's still has quite a few stores around in major shopping centers and in outlet centers.
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Old 11-28-2018, 06:55 AM
 
Location: Nantahala National Forest, NC
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Harry & David's still has quite a few stores around in major shopping centers and in outlet centers.

FYI....I've had their brand of wines, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet, all were very good and can be sent included in a gift set.
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Old 11-28-2018, 09:41 AM
 
Location: Nantahala National Forest, NC
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Would love to order from
Harrods but the shipping costs are prohibitive for me here in the US.

Maybe some European cd posters will be glad to review your list...
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