Best prices on brood boxes and supers ???

[neal/cheryl]

I lost my hive over the winter
i am gettinng a nuc in may
I set a swarm lure up and it is getting a lot of intrest
if I end up catching a swarm I will need more boxes
Who has the best prices on brood boxes and supers
I live in Ct.
Thanks for any info
Neal

[bnatural]

If you want regular, pine boxes, BetterBee is probably your best bet, because shipping is the real killer. They are in New York, not far from Albany. I use them as my primary supplier. Their woodenware is high quality (although this year I am trying some cypress hives from Rossman, just to see how they are). Plus, being close, orders are delivered quickly. I placed a large order Monday, and it was delivered yesterday. Seven large boxes, including three full cases of Pierco plastic frames, which were pretty heavy, and shipping was $81. By way of comparison, I placed an order with Brushy Mountain in North Carolina, and a two box order is $56 in shipping. Plus, they are two weeks behind in order fulfillment. I'm in NH, so I'm guessing your shipping experience will be about the same.

Bill

[indypartridge]

As bnatural noted, shipping is the killer, so if you can buy local, it can be a big savings. According to the Mann Lake catalog, they have a dealer in Norwalk, CT: Silvermine Apiary 203-354-3056. Ask your local bee club members if they know any other local dealers.