Guess I'll mention this for new beekeepers to this site for something along the lines of a "public annoucement".
Order as many of the bee magazines as you like. They are free. Dadant, mannlake, kelly, betterbee, brushy mountain are but a few.
Everytime I see an item on ebay, thats starts with an asking price above the new mag prices, is bothers me. There are 100 queen cages with an opening (asking) bid of 15.95, and Kelly lists them at 15.00 And the shipping price of 9.00(ebay) does not come close to any shipping charges posted in any zone by Kelly's for that item. And yes someone bid on them.
I am a beleiver that most would like to keep as much money for themselves, and outside of some charities, may have better things to spend extra disposable income on. Like more bee stuff, or something for the kids, etc.
For those who do like to pay a "premium" above listed new prices in the mags, please contact me. I have almost any bee equipment you may need. Most new, or gently used. And will gladly sell at something along the lines of 25% markup from the mag prices.
Order as many of the bee magazines as you like. They are free. Dadant, mannlake, kelly, betterbee, brushy mountain are but a few.
Everytime I see an item on ebay, thats starts with an asking price above the new mag prices, is bothers me. There are 100 queen cages with an opening (asking) bid of 15.95, and Kelly lists them at 15.00 And the shipping price of 9.00(ebay) does not come close to any shipping charges posted in any zone by Kelly's for that item. And yes someone bid on them.
I am a beleiver that most would like to keep as much money for themselves, and outside of some charities, may have better things to spend extra disposable income on. Like more bee stuff, or something for the kids, etc.
For those who do like to pay a "premium" above listed new prices in the mags, please contact me. I have almost any bee equipment you may need. Most new, or gently used. And will gladly sell at something along the lines of 25% markup from the mag prices.
