Harvest Lane Honey Pollen Trap 101

[mtnb]

Hi. 
I was wondering if any of you have used that type of trap. (I know there are other types of traps that are better, but I'm not looking to spend more than $30 on one this year.) This plastic front porch trap seems to fit the bill but I can't make out if it will fit my 8 frame equipment. I've searched a lot about it and it has many different price points but all seem to look the same to me. For example, I found one on ebay that mentions 8 frame equipment specifically. It was the only one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/132089036066?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I find others that are cheaper but look exactly the same. Those also don't mention fitting an 8 frame hive though. They always give the same spiel... "Features. Material - Plastic.. Used to collect pollen in a drawer below.. Place in front of the hive & collect pollen from drawer.. Remove after 1 weeks.. Use to allow the bees to make their honey."...Their dimensions are always around 15" length so I don't see how it could fit mine. http://www.ebay.com/itm/391439200890?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
If you have used one of these traps, can you tell me more about them? Are they adjustable like the first link claims? (that one also doesn't mention the Harvest Lane Honey trap name). Do they come in different lengths? Are there different ones? WHY ARE THEY SO UNCLEAR ON THEIR DESCRIPTIONS?!? lol

[BeeMaster2]

Yvonne,
Looks pretty good. I am thinking about getting one. It looks like like they have good air flow in the trap. Down here with the high humidity that is important. It also looks like it would be easy to remove the trap.
If you get one, let us know how it works out.
Jim

[mtnb]

Ok. I will. I still need to figure out if it'll fit my 8 frame. Anyone?

[iddee]

You have to order it for the 5, 8, or 10 frame hive. Also, shop around. It is sold cheaper at other places, but the freight may make it cost more.

[mtnb]

FYI...I finally decided on one. I did a lot of research on the plastic trap. There wasn't much detail on it in the descriptions and like you say iddee, shipping is all over the place as is the price of the trap itself. Then I started wondering why I was even considering a plastic trap. lol I am not a fan of plastic, especially around food items, and this trap said nothing about it being Bpa free. Basically, I was interested in this trap because of the cost. Around $20 is the cheapest I found. I decided to just spend a little extra and get the nice Brushy Mt front porch trap. http://www.brushymountainbeefarm.com/Front-Porch-Pollen-Trap/productinfo/509/
I think I'll bee a lot happier with it in the longrun. :)