I've re-used cells before. I figure if the bees like to re-use they're own why not mine. I put them on the cell bar and stick them in a hive for day or 2 so the bees can polish them.
Yes when going throught the nucs I put a zip tie loop on a milk jug handle with the top cut off. I put my belt through the loop and put my used cells and cell protectors in it as I go. Then a few times when I'd ran out I re-used the cups. I almost always re-use the protectors.
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