: Because of their "premium" status, sites like The Fruit Company sell them as dessert-quality treats.
: If you are in a pear-growing region (like the Pacific Northwest or Pennsylvania), local farm stands are the best place to find the freshest harvest.
: Because of its high sugar content and petite size, it is often eaten whole or used as a gourmet snack rather than for heavy cooking. Where to Buy Seckel Pears
Since they are smaller and more delicate than standard pears, they aren't always in every grocery store. You can often find them at: