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Title: Hive body sale?
Post by: Orlando on November 27, 2013, 02:43:37 PM
When does Mann Lake typically run sale prices on their hive bodies?
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: tefer2 on November 27, 2013, 03:39:15 PM
10% off black Friday.
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: danno on November 27, 2013, 04:24:27 PM
are you going to buy another  skid full Terri
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: tefer2 on November 28, 2013, 09:30:47 AM
I already talked to them Dan. Trying to get all this shopping done before the new Year.
The sale runs all weekend. Get after it!
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: woodchopper on November 28, 2013, 10:17:14 AM
Mann_Lake has 10% off EVERYTHING on Black Friday on orders over $100
Brushy Mt. has 5% off EVERYTHING on Cyber Monday when you use the code PCCM. Orders must be over $150 to get the free shipping.
Both places will have reduced prices on selected items.
Get your needed items when these sales take effect and SAVE some money. These are the best prices of the year for items shipped to your front door.
Last year I was getting unassembled 8 frame mediums for $10 and change each. Great price !!
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: danno on November 28, 2013, 04:53:52 PM
I could use a skid of hive bodies.   One more thing about mannlake boxes.   If you order 50 they come on a skid common carrier and you'll need a loading dock/forklift.  If you buy 40 they'll come UPS.   You wont need the lift or dock but you might need to give your pi$$ed off UPS driver a jar of honey
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: tefer2 on November 28, 2013, 07:46:21 PM
At least the ups driver won't be throwing that package over the fence.
My driver hates this time of year cause he knows those heavy boxes are coming. :imsorry:
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: Vance G on November 29, 2013, 01:15:06 AM
Does Dadant do anything for sales at holidays? 
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: tefer2 on November 29, 2013, 08:06:06 AM
Free ground shipping for a week, $100.00 min. order. Check their web site.
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: GSF on November 29, 2013, 08:57:35 PM
Woodchoper; Mann Lake was closed today - so I was told by their answering 'service' Are you sure it isn't cyber Monday? I called about 3 times today and let it ring off the hook before the service would pick up.

correction; I saw on their website about the 10%. Now if I can just make contact to get my questions answered.
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: woodchopper on November 29, 2013, 10:55:34 PM
Quote from: GSF on November 29, 2013, 08:57:35 PM
Woodchoper; Mann Lake was closed today - so I was told by their answering 'service' Are you sure it isn't cyber Monday? I called about 3 times today and let it ring off the hook before the service would pick up.

correction; I saw on their website about the 10%. Now if I can just make contact to get my questions answered.
The email I got said " On their website all weekend" I wouldn't wait until Monday, I'd just order your needed items and ask your questions here. We can probably answer them !! :-D
I'd also check Brushy's prices against Mann-Lake's. The order I'm putting in Brushy's prices were better.
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: GSF on November 30, 2013, 06:25:06 AM
Thanks woodchopper.

I found the answer to one question but I was wondering if the 18/9 had a conical shape on the bottom drain. If I order from them I'll be ordering a conversion kit and an extractor. Items # HH 170 and HH 166.
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: woodchopper on November 30, 2013, 09:39:59 AM
Quote from: GSF on November 30, 2013, 06:25:06 AM
Thanks woodchopper.

I found the answer to one question but I was wondering if the 18/9 had a conical shape on the bottom drain. If I order from them I'll be ordering a conversion kit and an extractor. Items # HH 170 and HH 166.
I just got HH-215 which is what I think you want to get. The honey gate is on the side of the extractor and not the bottom. Unfortunately at $1250 PLUS shipping you're going to be paying $150 less than if you got a Maxant 1400 plus shipping.
After owning both I can tell you the 1400 has many significant advantages over the Mann-Lake model. If I were you I'd spend some time comparing the two especially on something that will be lasting you a lifetime. Compared to the Mann-Lake the Maxant is a well proven tank.
Title: Re: Hive body sale?
Post by: danno on November 30, 2013, 10:53:29 AM
My Maxant 30 frame is going on 40 years old