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As per title, what would you currently charge for a nuc or full sized national hive with a good population of bees
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Without sounding like a Mexican auctioneer ,.they are worth whatever you can get for themAs per title, what would you currently charge for a nuc or full sized national hive with a good population of bees
Mexican auction ,....I cannot be the seller and the buyer ,. How much are you hoping to get or want ?Starting point?
But you’re a farmer.Full size colony £310+
Nuc £220+
Whatever time of year I haven’t spent time grafting and rearing stock to give it away for peanuts!
I still see bfs selling there stock on the cheaper side .But you’re a farmer.
Some hobby keepers help each other out. I give nucs away to beginners, asking waxed frames in return.
If I’ve put a good queen in then I might charge for her.
Volume. If you produce lots I suppose you can sell more cheaply.I still see bfs selling there stock on the cheaper side .
I see it differently: that Mark values his work. The fact that he makes his living from bees is irrelevant.But you’re a farmer
If I produced lots I'd over-winter them and sell in spring at £250.produce lots I suppose you can sell more cheaply
I’m rather with mark on this…. He’s actually rather cheaper than the normal suppliers.Volume. If you produce lots I suppose you can sell more cheaply.
Anyway, how come your bees are more expensive than the usual suppliers? Are they better bees?
Then I stand corrected. And my apologies to CurlyI’m rather with mark on this…. He’s actually rather cheaper than the normal suppliers.
I was going to say I paid around that figure what I’m charging for a nuc in 2021I’m rather with mark on this…. He’s actually rather cheaper than the normal suppliers.
I have sold surplus colonies to fellow association new members for 100 pounds plus replacement frames and foundation. They either borrow the box and return it or bring their own. It gets them a foothold into the world of beekeeping. Normally my association sets up new beeks on their practical course on this basis but occasionally they have more newbies than available colonies which is where I helped out (and it helps defray my expenses without the palaver of official auction entry inspections, transport and auction fees).But you’re a farmer.
Some hobby keepers help each other out. I give nucs away to beginners, asking waxed frames in return.
If I’ve put a good queen in then I might charge for her.
There's always the viewpoint that beginners need encouragement. Having invested significant sums in equipment it helps if they can make a start without overkill on their first step into our world. YMMVIf amateur beekeepers paid a proper price for bees it might persuade them to manage them better.
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