Pollen pricing/ packaging questions

[RAlex]

I have collected pollen from my hive but am not sure of the best way to package it to sell? So far I have frozen it as I collect it and then dehydrate and store it in gallon jars. I sell honey at the flea market and have sold only two 1 pound package (quart ) freezer bag. I am interested in knowing how others sell their pollen and the pricing? I am also thinking of adverticing in a local college media. I am often asked "how to use it " . I respond by saying the people use it for allergys and general health benefits ie amino acid for the the stomach . Any advise would be appreciated....Thanks Rick

[John F]

Get yourself an outgoing pretty young woman attractively dressed to sell your pollen. She must be outoing. Break the pollen into smaller packages so it gives the customer a nice trial size. Have the girl demonstrate how she uses it everyday (or at least explain how she uses it).

[RAlex]

John ...You are wise beyond your years...lol...I did elude to a couple of Ladies that bee pollen was the real fountain of youth, and told them that I only look to be in my late 50`s but will be 139 come next jun....Rick

[tecumseh]

at this location I get about $1 per once for pollen. I pack it in small irregular glass jars which makes it show well. as john f suggest very small jars are highly recommend to begin with....

[Tim Hall]

I'm curious how one goes about collecting the pollen (I'm new obviously) and how much a 'typical' hive will produce (in surplus I assume). I've seen pollen traps for sale - are these what you use, and if so how do they work?

[riverrat]

pollen trap = pollen the bee goes up through the screen knocking free the pollen off there pollen sacs into a tray for collection the amount collected will vary depending on what is blooming there has been days I have gotten a pound a day off of a strong hive to not hardly any at all