For the record I love Hatch Chilies. I was introduced to them 20 years ago and seldom seek any other chilies. The problem I had is I didn't understand that if I wanted the "BIG" Big Jims I needed to wait for the season to begin rather than pre-order them. I received 25lbs of small to regular size chilies. Like I said I love the chilies and they certainly didn't go to waste. Last year I ordered too late in the season (apparently) and received the same small to regular size chilies. So I'm confused as to exactly when to order to get the "BIG" Big Jims. Had it not been for that, I would have rated my purchase as 5 stars. I did contact and received a reply from customer service and their suggestion was to order later in the season!? I've pre-ordered and ordered later (in September) and have yet to actually see the elusive "BIG" Big Jims. Quite honestly I can get much larger chilies by buying the local Anaheim Chilies but they don't have the flavor.