Winter cost us dearly. Still a premium product that will cost more this year. Will have to pay to play. Also be aware where're your crab is coming from.
That hasn't hit the gulf coast yet. I don't usually start buying blue crabs whole until the middle of May, and picked until crawfish season ends, or the price dramatically drops, whichever comes first. I haven't been watching the prices, I'll ask my guy this week.
California Dungeness crab season is basically over. If you want fresh cooked Dungeness crab, look to Oregon. Nearly all of the stuff in California is frozen.