When are the sales?

[GreenaGiant]

Hi all

New to beekeeping this time last year, completely hooked!

Wondering when the sales are normally for kit, I.e. what time of year. In particular I am after a couple of poly nucs. I'm going to the tradex next weekend but wondering if it would save my pocket a few pennies by waiting... I'm in no rush really.

Cheers

 

[B+.]

Hi all

New to beekeeping this time last year, completely hooked!

Wondering when the sales are normally for kit, I.e. what time of year. In particular I am after a couple of poly nucs. I'm going to the tradex next weekend but wondering if it would save my pocket a few pennies by waiting... I'm in no rush really.

Cheers

https://www.beetradex.co.uk/
https://www.b b k a.org.uk/Event/spring-convention-booking-now-live (remove spaces)
http://www.honeyshow.co.uk/

plus some regional ones

 

[GreenaGiant]

Many thanks. Any recommendations with respect to the best time to buy or is it all much of a muchness?

 

[BMH]

Dec-Feb is the best for sales unless you can collect at one of the shows

 

[Ian123]

Would be surprised if theres not some offering deals at tradex

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Thornes and Maisies will have show offers at each of the conferences/tradex and National Honey Show,, probably the odd bargain with other traders as well.
Maisemores will probably have a one day, on site sale mid summer, then the winter for the online sales

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Hi all

New to beekeeping this time last year, completely hooked!

Wondering when the sales are normally for kit, I.e. what time of year. In particular I am after a couple of poly nucs. I'm going to the tradex next weekend but wondering if it would save my pocket a few pennies by waiting... I'm in no rush really.

Cheers

Auctions will be along in a few weeks. I think Lincoln is likely to be the first within travelling distance. If my information is correct it's 30th March at Lincoln showground. If you're a beginner take an experienced beekeeper with you to avoid expensive mistakes

 

[Ian123]

Phone ahead and see what they will have on offer

 

[XYZ]

Thought I might revive this to see if anyone has any info on upcoming deals and offers?

I noticed Abelo have a sale on, although nothing amazing. From what I've seen so far, the better deals are for collection. Online offers don't seem to be as good.

If I find any I'll try to remember to post on here.

 

[BMH]

Thought I might revive this to see if anyone has any info on upcoming deals and offers?



I noticed Abelo have a sale on, although nothing amazing. From what I've seen so far, the better deals are for collection. Online offers don't seem to be as good.



If I find any I'll try to remember to post on here.

Bee equipment has random 'sweet deals'.

Had first quality frames for £26 for 50 which is pretty decent. Can get seconds for slightly cheaper but not much.

January tends to be the best month to buy in my opinion.

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[jenkinsbrynmair]

Thought I might revive this to see if anyone has any info on upcoming deals and offers?

Maisemore's onine sale is on at the moment
Thornes starts in the new year

 

[Erichalfbee]

Maisemore's onine sale is on at the moment
Thornes starts in the new year

Just had a look.
Nothing there I need
Phew!

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Just had a look.
Nothing there I need
Phew!

same here, well, maybe a few frames and some foundation - I'll wait until the conventions come along.

 

[Erichalfbee]

same here, well, maybe a few frames and some foundation - I'll wait until the conventions come along.

Foundation is never in the sales though.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Foundation is never in the sales though.

No, the frames are, but I only need a few hundred to top up the stocks this year

 

[Swarm]

My delivery arrived a while ago, the hives now all have 25mm insulated crown boards.

 

[simonforeman]

Stocked up on frames and a couple of 8" roofs. That's me sorted now until I need some foundation

Wheres the best place for foundation by the way and when to buy for value for money?

 

[Erichalfbee]

Stocked up on frames and a couple of 8" roofs. That's me sorted now until I need some foundation

Wheres the best place for foundation by the way and when to buy for value for money?

I think Kemble is the nicest but I usually get wax from Maisemore
They do 15% off £100 and 25% off £200 orders. Against my better judgement I’m doing an association order after Christmas

 

[Swarm]

I think Kemble is the nicest but I usually get wax from Maisemore
They do 15% off £100 and 25% off £200 orders. Against my better judgement I’m doing an association order after Christmas

KBS foundation is a league of its own, sadly slim chance of discounts.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

KBS foundation is a league of its own, sadly slim chance of discounts.

They do give discounts, but it's a pretty mean one.
Maisemores every time for me.