Indeed. Well organised and marshalled. Plenty of stuff to ponder over, ranging from firewood through to beautifully crafted kit (was particularly impressed by a very attractive WBC stand that was knocked down at around fifty notes - not that I need any of Mr Broughton-Carr's equipment).
Complete hives going for a few quid for the rough stuff, 50 for some well used WBC's, 20 for travel boxes, typically a tenner for 25 frames, around a tenner for used national super with frames.
Picked up a couple of bargains, box o' jars and four mating nucs. Auctioneer delivered a brilliant performance, through hail, rain and shine. Bees clearly in great demand this year with prices as mentioned. Good to meet like minded beeks (and bikers)
Those three are on my table as I type. Unused as well!
There were some bargains, there were some very shabby National hives - but complete, with frames and foundation in the super the brood box, went for £5! Some demijohns went for well under £2 a bottle. Solid looking three hive stands went for £5.
I think there was 18 lots of bees. The first six had chalk brood and went for £90-190 (the two on 11 frames went for £170 and £190 with the nucs £90-£110). Those without chalk brood went for £160-220.
